The always-advancing medical industry has officially staked its claim on Buda.

Buda city leaders and officials Wednesday broke ground on a new 70,000-square-foot full-service Baylor Scott & White hospital, along with a 20,000-square-foot Ascension Seton Health Center. Both facilities will be located along White Wing Trail in east Buda.

Several hours later, St. David’s Healthcare announced plans to build a 24-hour emergency center along the Interstate 35 corridor.