Turnover on the Buda and Kyle city council daises was prevalent this election season as five political newcomers claimed seats this November. But with acquiring a seat on the dais comes the prospect of learning what makes the machine that is civic government work. Buda Public Information Officer Dav...

While still $1.1 million over the planned $4.1 million budget, the Buda City Council approved design documents for improvements to Buda City Park by a 7-0 vote Dec. 5. Claire Hempel, a representative with Design Workshop, updated the Buda City Council on design changes meant to cut costs in the proj...

A resolution addressing vandalism issues at the Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial skate park could be coming after Buda City Council members discussed installation of security cameras. Buda Parks and Recreation Director Greg Olmer updated council members Nov. 21 on vandalism at the park and asked for he...

Sixty-seven percent of Buda voters rejected the city’s proposition to reintroduce fluoride to the city’s potable water supply, according to unofficial, final results Tuesday. Jennifer Allen, a Buda resident and anti-fluoride advocate, said the residents working in the campaign worked tirelessly for ...

Additional impact fees could be on the horizon in Buda as city leaders approved a study to examine a proposed roadway impact fee Oct. 17. Buda City Engineer John Nett said performing the study was appropriate due to the rapid growth in the area. The study, which will be conducted by Freese and Nicho...

Tensions mounted between Buda city leaders Aug. 15 as they were unable to unanimously agree on the ballot language for a Nov. 7 referenda item on water fluoridation. Buda City Council members were asked to choose between three different legally accepted options regarding the ballot language for a fl...

Dissenting opinions on possible addition of a drainage fee to utility bills led city leaders to take pause on the matter. The idea of a proposed drainage fee was brought up during the city’s budget workshop discussion, which was held at the July 18 city council meeting. While no action was taken, ci...

Potential safety issues led Buda city leaders to table a request to allow on-street parking for an incoming business in the downtown sector. The request, made by Dickson Productions, an entertainment marketing group that’s worked with acts such as “Asleep at the Wheel,” called for eight additional p...

No action was taken Tuesday on a proposed amendment to Buda’s city charter that could potentially designate single member districts in the city. Council member Wiley Hopkins, who requested the agenda item, said he did so to gather city leaders’ thoughts on the matter. “I requested this item so the c...

Positive reactions to operations and maintenance (O&M) cost estimates for improvements under Proposition 5 of the city’s 2014 bond emerged from the Buda City Council dais June 13. The projected cost for the O&M for improvements to City Park, as well as the proposed Green Meadows Splash pad and the G...