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Public information session held
Buda, News
Public information session held
By Brittany Anderson 
August 24, 2022
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — A large mixed-use development is coming to Buda within the next several years — it just comes down to how residents want to go about building it. MileStone Community Builders held an information session with Buda residents on Aug. 18 to provide information on the Persimmo...
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Buda tax rate to remain unchanged; utility rate increases
Buda, News
Buda tax rate to remain unchanged; utility rate increases
By Brittany Anderson 
August 17, 2022
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — With inflation, labor shortages and a potential looming recession, leaders within the city of Buda have worked hard to create a budget that will address resident needs, such as maintaining a low tax rate while funding much-needed projects to improve the city and keep up w...
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Buda P&Z denies Persimmon development agreement
Buda, Community, Development, ...
Buda P&Z denies Persimmon development agreement
By Brittany Anderson 
August 10, 2022
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — The development agreement for a hotly-debated mixed-use development was denied   – but that does not necessarily stop it from being built.   During the Planning and Zoning meeting on July 26, the commission voted 5-0 to deny the MileStone Community Builders development ag...
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Business Spotlight: Sweet Cakes 4 U
Buda, News
Business Spotlight: Sweet Cakes 4 U
By Staff Report 
August 3, 2022
By Amira Van Leeuwen   BUDA – What started out as a hobby is now a dream come true for Dolores Diaz. Sweet Cakes 4 U, located in the heart of Buda, is a family-owned and women-owned cake shop that sells an assortment of cakes, cupcakes, bars and cookies.   Diaz has lived in the city of Buda for 30 y...
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Buda proclaims Parks & Recreation Month
Buda, News
Buda proclaims Parks & Recreation Month
By megan.wehring 
July 27, 2022
By Megan Wehring   BUDA – The city of Buda is recognizing an integral part of the community: parks and recreation. On July 19, the Buda City Council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, which coincides with other cities across the state and the nation approving similar proclamations.   “Ou...
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Fish On: Young Buda anglers compete in derby
Buda, Community, News
Fish On: Young Buda anglers compete in derby
By Brittany Anderson 
June 8, 2022
By Brittany Anderson BUDA — It was a successful day of fishing for some of Buda’s youngest anglers.   The 13th annual Buda Fun Fish took place at Bradfield Village Pond on June 4, where dozens of kids lined up against the pond to show off their fishing skills and vie for one of the five awards.   Th...
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BREAKING: Buda PD investigates attempted burglary
Buda, News
BREAKING: Buda PD investigates attempted burglary
By megan.wehring 
June 2, 2022
Staff Report BUDA - The Buda Police Department is investigating an attempted burglary that occurred early morning on June 1. On Wednesday at approximately 12:38 a.m., five male subjects were seen on video attempting to force entry into a residence in the Whispering Hollow subdivision of Buda.  At le...
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Buda’s Local Legend
Buda, Community
Buda’s Local Legend
By megan.wehring 
March 24, 2022
Staff Report BUDA -- The Buda City Council named Jim Hollis, former mayor and retired President of the Emergency Service District Board #2, as the city's first 'Local Legend' in honor of his long history of service to the community. The award will be presented at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, duri...
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Johnson High School released early after small on-campus fire
Buda, Education, News
Johnson High School released early after small on-campus fire
By megan.wehring 
March 24, 2022
Staff Report BUDA -- Students at Johnson High School were sent home early today after a small fire occurred on-campus at approximately 10 a.m. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still underway. However, it appears to have started in a dryer in the athletics laundry room. The fire was co...
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Buda names interim city manager, searches for new city manager
Buda, News
Buda names interim city manager, searches for new city manager
By Staff Report 
March 9, 2022
Staff Report  BUDA – Deputy City Manager Micah Grau was named the interim city manager for Buda, which will become effective April 1.  Grau The city also engaged the international firm, Baker Tily, to conduct its search for a new city manager after Kenneth Williams tendered his resignation to the ci...
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Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
Buda, Hays County, News
Mom claims Hays CISD could have done more to prevent child endangerment
By Brittany Kelley 
April 30, 2025
BUDA — After discovering that her son’s former teacher was arrested for public intoxication, Christina Nichols was left wishing Hays CISD did more to ...
Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
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Kyle Police investigate fatal crash on IH-35 near Yarrington Road
By Staff Report 
March 18, 2025
KYLE – The Kyle Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at approximately 2 a.m. March 18 on southbound IH-35 near Yarringto...
Main Buda fire station construction halted
Buda, Community, Hays County, ...
Main Buda fire station construction halted
By Brittany Kelley 
March 12, 2025
BUDA — The Buda Fire Department’s (BFD) main station, located off of FM 2770, was slated to be completed in October 2023, yet more than a year later, ...
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Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
Hays County, News
Joint operation leads to more than 40 arrests in Hays County
By Staff Report 
April 2, 2025
AUSTIN — A joint investigation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the San Antonio Poli...
Three-car collision leaves one dead
Dripping Springs, Main, News
Three-car collision leaves one dead
By Staff Report 
March 12, 2025
DRIPPING SPRINGS – A three-car collision left a 79-year-old woman dead March 1. At approximately 6:45 p.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS...
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