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...

Keeping residents and officials prepared in the event of future natural disasters was the premise behind Hays County Commissioners’ approval of an update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The plan, which was approved by a 4-0 vote Jan. 16, will also help the county obtain federal grants in the ev...

A 30-plus mile regional pedestrian trail extending from Austin to San Marcos could be in the works. The plan, through the efforts of Hays County, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance, would promote better connectivity in the area. Mark Taylor, board president of the San Marco...

New developments, along with the start of several key Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), are on the docket for Buda officials as they prepare for a busy 2018. Buda Assistant City Manager Micah Grau said Buda experienced commercial growth in 2017 that should come to fruition in 2018. Additionally, ...

Apprehension about spending $500,000 to allow a third party to oversee the final phase of Buda’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) expansion led city leaders to hold on the matter Jan. 2.  Instead, the Buda City Council recommended its staff take a closer look at an agreement with Walker Partners, L...

Expansion of Buda’s wastewater treatment plant, along with a proposed Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project, were part of $27.8 million in certificate of obligation (CO) bonds approved by city leaders earlier this month. Approval of the bond sale was made to Hilltop Securities Inc., through a c...

Possible updates to how Buda approaches water conservation are bubbling to the surface.  Record high water usage, partnered with requirements from the Texas Water Development Board, prompted city staff to present possible updates to Buda’s water conservation and drought contingency ordinance Oct. 4....

Establishment of a uniform procedure for renaming a Buda street, park or other city-owned facility was given approval by city leaders Sept. 19. David Marino, Buda public information officer, said the new policy, approved by a 5-0 vote, was generated by city council members requests and staff interes...

More than 34,000 gallons of water consumed in the Cullen Country and Whispering Hollow subdivisions in July prompted a city of Buda investigation into overall water usage. According to the city’s inquest, which measured water meter readings from January to July, Cullen Country consumed the most wate...

What’s going to happen with Buda’s old library and city hall when the new municipal building opens? That was the discussion at the Buda City Council meeting, as council members reviewed recommendations from city staff. Buda Assistant City Manager Micah Grau told the council that there is a high leve...