A feasibility report on whether the concept of aquifer storage and recovery could work is officially underway.  Nov. 17, the Buda City Council passed a resolution in support of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District’s (BSEACD) effort to secure a matching funds grant. That grant wou...

By Jennifer Stanko A move by San Marcos to no longer add fluoride to the city’s water supply system could have a small impact on water in Kyle and Buda.  But according to Kyle Utilities Coordinator Jason Biemer, the city has no plans to add fluoride into the city’s water supply, as there are no fede...

By Moses Leos III A disaster declaration signed by President Barack Obama on Nov. 25 allows residents affected by the Oct. 30 flood event to apply for federal disaster assistance. According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the disaster declaration signed by Pre...

By Alexis Aguirre Buda residents had an opportunity to provide city council feedback on Nov. 12, on the bond initiative Buda voters passed last year.  Buda’s bond progress open house meeting was held at Buda Elementary Kunkel room; residents voiced their thoughts on Buda’s five ongoing propositions ...

  Staff report  Two teenagers and a juvenile were arrested early Wednesday morning after they led law enforcement on a vehicle and foot chase following a Buda Police Department traffic stop for a vehicle reported stolen.  The incident happened at around 3:11 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities arrested Jose...

By Alexis Aguirre Turning effluent into potable drinking water via the Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) process could be a feasible option in the future for Buda.  That conclusion was drawn after a study, commissioned by the city of Buda, found the process is possible for the city.    Buda, which is curre...

  Staff report The Hays County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to remain vigilant after two armed suspects who were impersonating as public servants pulled over a driver in Buda Tuesday night. According to a HCSO press release, the incident occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in th...

By Belle Nelson A Kyle resident’s claim that effluent discharged by Buda is overflowing into a privately owned reservoir has been met with staunch rebuttal from the city.  The issue stems from a claim made by Kyle resident Rose Byrd that Buda’s effluent is pouring into Soil Conservation Service Site...

By David White Since 2012, three founding members of Buda Sky Springs Rainwater in Buda have been bottling and distributing one of our greatest natural resources – rainwater.  Buda Sky Springs currently has 12 distributors. They distribute in southwest and northeast regions as well as Texas, and ser...

By Alexis Aguirre With the approval of a proposition that extends alcohol sales in Buda, current business owners now contemplate whether they should take advantage of the new law.  Their choice comes after Buda voters on Nov. 3 approved Proposition 1, which allows alcohol sales in Buda to be extende...