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Buda honors ‘bull dog’ resident’s service to the city
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Buda honors ‘bull dog’ resident’s service to the city
By samanthsmith 
February 8, 2017
uda, like many other municipalities, encourages resident involvement in civic government. On Tuesday, the city bid farewell to long time Buda resident Joyce “Tommy” Poer, who, in her own special way, exemplified said behavior. Poer announced in January she was moving from Buda to an assisted living ...
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Buda
Buda ends fluoride discussion
By samanthsmith 
December 21, 2016
Dissension on potentially adding fluoride to the Buda public water system led city officials to table discussion on the matter indefinitely by a 6-1 vote Tuesday. Council member David Nuckels cast the lone dissenting vote. Council’s decision came after Brian Lillibridge, Buda city water specialist, ...
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Heritage trees in danger in Buda
By Staff Report 
March 9, 2016
By Moses Leos III The Buda City Council Feb. 29 joined citizens in expressing staunch opposition to plans for a proposed expansion of Main Street after discovering six heritage trees may be sacrificed to do so. According to a city of Buda press release, city engineers will explore “other alternative...
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Who do you trust?
By Staff Report 
January 27, 2016
In reference to the front page article, i.e. Tommy Ratliff’s accusation against Sheriff Cutler, I have several questions. Did Mr. Ratliff witness the events he mentions. Or was it heresay? Why did Mr. Ratliff leave West, TX under a cloud? After being appointed Sheriff by the Commissioners Court afte...
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Dancehall eyes Buda, wants later liquor laws
By Staff Report 
July 23, 2015
By Kiana Poorfard With a Pflugerville country dance hall looking at Buda for its next establishment, city council is grappling with the ordinance prohibiting the sale of alcohol after 1 a.m. Jeff Van Delden, owner of Mavericks Country Rock Bar, said he will likely look south to Kyle, which extended ...
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Poer for Altmiller
By Staff Report 
October 25, 2014
I have lived in Buda for more than 50 years. We have had tremendous growth and with that comes many challenges. I urge you to re-elect Eileen Altmiller. Eileen studies the issues, has the experience and wisdom of having lived here and been a property owner and taxpayer for over 25 years. Eileen has ...
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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 ...
Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
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Former Dripping Springs Middle School teacher sentenced to 60 years in prison for possession of child pornography
By Staff Report 
April 30, 2025
SAN MARCOS — Hays County District Judge Sherri K. Tibbe sentenced Kevin McLean, 33, to a total of 60 years in prison April 29; McLean entered a plea o...
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...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests corrections officer following inmate outcry
By Brittany Kelley 
April 25, 2025
SAN MARCOS   — Following an inmate who claimed she was a victim of sexual misconduct, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrested corrections officer Jo...
Hays County corrections officer arrested for multiple felony offenses
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Hays County corrections officer arrested for multiple felony offenses
By Staff Report 
May 7, 2025
SAN MARCOS — On May 6, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was formally notified by the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) that arrest warra...
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