by MOSES LEOS III An interest in Chinese culture inspired 26-year-old entrepreneur Susana Cabrera, who spoke at the Buda Chamber of Commerce. Cabrera recently opened a second clothing store, Hong Kong Direct (HKD), in Austin – the first is in San Antonio. She joined the Buda Chamber hoping to extend her market into northern Hays [...]
by ANDY SEVILLA Understanding Buda’s debt service requirements is no easy task, but the most recent figures show the city has $26,821,813.54 in combined tax-supported and utility-supported debt. Of that total debt, almost 25 percent is owed in interest charges and the remaining $20.78 million is the principal. Buda’s debt book was last updated in [...]
by MOSES LEOS III After a failed motion and contentious debate from audience members, the Buda City Council granted American Fireworks owner Chester Davis a 90 day variance to sell fireworks by a 5-2 vote on Tuesday night. Three options were on the table for the council regarding Davis’ fate: Do nothing, grant the 90 [...]
by MOSES LEOS III The battle over setting precedence or upholding the law will come full circle on April 30 for the Buda City Council. On that day, the council will decide whether to proceed with annexation of 36 acres along the northwest corner of IH-35 and Main Street, near Exit 221. That annexation would [...]
by ANDY SEVILLA Kyle and Buda took in double-digit increases in April sales tax allocations compared to the previous year, Texas Comptroller figures show. Kyle received $270,777 in April sales tax collections, an increase of 14.17 percent from the same month last year, while Buda had a larger jump from the previous year, taking in [...]
by MOSES LEOS III It is no surprise that the retail industry is booming locally. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook Bureau of Labor and Statistics, positions in retail and sales are forecasted to grow by 17 percent between 2010 and 2020. Those living in north Hays County have witnessed this for some time, as [...]
As the communities of Kyle and Buda continue to grow exponentially, so also grows the number of restaurants and hotels that line the Interstate 35
The Hays County food inspectors were busy in Kyle in March, scoring 23 locations around town. Seven Kyle food stores and restaurants received exemplary ratings including Dairy Queen, El Rinconcito Del Sabor (formerly Luviano’s) and Los Vega Restaurante.
Irrigation in Central Texas is a hot – and dry – topic of discussion. With the region in a population explosion over the last decade coupled with a near perpetual drought since 2011, keeping landscapes watered has become an expensive endeavor. Not to mention one that further depletes already stressed water sources.
Life is full of ups and downs – and the financial markets are no different. As an investor, you’re no doubt happy to see the “ups” – but the “downs” can seem like a real downer. Isn’t there any way to help smooth out the volatility in your investment portfolio?
