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...

by Sahar Chmais BUDA – John D. and Byrd Mims Garison Memorial Park in Buda, which was purchased in 2016, is on its way to getting developed. On Aug. 18, Buda City Council members listened to the proposed Garison Park features, which were planned in 2016. Greg Olmer, Parks and Recreation director, pr...

April 2020 is the timeframe Buda officials aim for the majority of improvements at Buda City Park to be completed. In the interim, Buda city staff is working with the Barr Company, the group contracted for improvements at the park, to “expedite their calendar” in order to have the park ready by next...

Consternation over a delay in permitting for construction to start at Buda City Park led one city leader to express frustration April 16. The issue extended to the Barr Company waiting for a site development permit before beginning improvements at the park, part of Proposition 5 of Buda’s $55 millio...

Questions about how to fund stadium light installation at Buda Sportsplex baseball and softball fields has now been partially answered. On March 4, the Buda Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved allocating $600,000 from its budget for LED stadium light installation at fields w...

By Moses Leos III Impending construction at Buda City Park is pushing organizers of the annual wiener dog races to seek a change of venue. According to the Buda Lions Club website, the 22nd annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races is slated to be held April 27-28 on property north of Buck’s Bac...

An Austin-based company claimed the winning bid earlier this month for construction and renovations to Buda City Park, a crucial step that paves the way for the city’s most ambitious parks project to date.  On Dec. 4, the Buda City Council approved an agreement between The Barr Company and the city ...

Movement on a handful of Buda bond projects could be forthcoming after city officials and elected leaders urged consultants and engineers forward earlier this month. Kenneth Williams, Buda City Manager, said Sept. 18 a recent meeting with consultants and engineers allowed staff and city leaders to e...

Living by the Golden Rule pushed a local area company to donate time and, quite literally, energy to installing new lights at the Bradfield Village Park Veterans Memorial in Buda. Earlier this year, J S Electric donated its time and electrical expertise to the memorial located on Main Street. The me...

Attempting to cover park-related project costs, Buda is now turning to the private sector for funding. By giving area businesses the chance to purchase naming rights or sponsorships, the city hopes the subsequent funding can cover budget gaps for projects under Proposition 5 of the 2014 bond. Buda c...