By Paige Lambert Buda’s plan to move forward with two annexations could lead to the removal of Austin’s extraterrestrial jurisdiction (ETJ) south of Buda.  The annexation was part of the Buda City Council’s discussion on the city’s growth plan and its annexation priorities for the year during their ...

By Paige Lambert Buda may soon have a way to deal with hazardous traffic in residential areas. It may come after the city recently entered into a consulting contract with Freese & Nichols to flush out a traffic calming policy. According to Buda Director of Planning Chance Sparks, the completed polic...

By Kim Hilsenbeck A new business just outside Buda is drawing some attention. Just under seven acres of land located at 762 Old Black Colony Rd. is the proposed site of the Floating Fields subdivision. Owned by Cliff Creek, Ltd., the final plat was approved at a recent Buda City Council meeting. The...

By Kiana Poorford It is now illegal to use any handheld device while operating a motor vehicle or bicycle within Buda city limits. The ordinance will allow for usage of such devices during a complete stop, which Police Chief Kidd defined as any time the vehicle or bicycle has ceased all motion, such...

By Moses Leos III Ever since he brewed his very first stout at home seven years ago, Marc Woffenden has “pretty much been hooked” on brewing his own beer.  “It turned out much better than I thought it could have,” Woffenden said of the first batch he ever made. “I then grabbed every single book or a...

By Gudjon Berdmann A hot start defined a water-centered Buda City Council meeting Tuesday night. “Really pissed off!” “Will defend my land.” “Filing lawsuits.” “Our wells will go dry.” Angry citizens, some of whom were nearly in tears, made these and other comments at the March 17 meeting. Their ang...

By Andy Sevilla Out of concern for traffic safety, a divided Buda council once again delayed action on a rezoning request that could have allowed for a coffee shop to locate near the FM 967 and Cole Springs Road intersection. “My biggest concern with changing this (zoning) is you’re making it where ...

By Andy Sevilla Strong emotions were reignited in Buda as city staffers informed council that two prospects were looking to develop affordable housing rental units in the city. Previously failed affordable housing proposals earlier this year are coming back to Buda for a second look. In January, thr...

By Moses Leos III A nine-month overhaul of the city’s Unified Development Code is on the horizon for Buda.  With a price tag of $150,000, the code revision should be easier for the public and city staffers to digest after the consulting firm Friese and Nichols completes the job.  “It’s planning in p...

By Moses Leos III A nearly 15,000 square foot CVS pharmacy near the corner of FM 1626 and RM 967 is on it’s way to opening by 2016.  On July 15, the Buda City Council approved the first reading of a rezoning that allows CVS to set up shop near the heavily traveled intersection. A second reading is s...