The website for City of Kyle’s Economic Development department recently earned a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The website won in the category of General Purpose Website. This honor was presented at an awards ceremony in l...

Buda assistant city manager Chance Sparks was recently recognized with the Texas Chapter President’s Award from the American Planning Association (APA).  The award is presented to a planner based on outstanding service to the planning profession. The Chapter President’s Award is decided solely by th...

Great Big Signs owner Lynn Wilkerson, bottom left and production artist Mario Muñoz renew the color on Texas Pie Company’s cherry pie on top of their restaurant. Great Big Signs originally created the three dimensional sign as well as signage for other businesses such as Milt’s Barbecue and the Kyle...

ou may spend decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k). But, eventually, you’ll need to use this money. Before that day arrives, you’ll want to be familiar with the rules governing withdrawals – and you’ll want to know just how much you should take out. To begin with, withdrawals from traditional ...

Future Kyle buildings may go vertical as city officials explored a new commercial zoning district last month.  The district, called Mixed Use Zoning (MXD), is a proposed commercial zoning classification requiring a mix of commercial and residential uses within the same structure, according to city d...

ays County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, but all of the residential and retail growth has left ranchers and farmers questioning whether there will be room for them in the future. Traditionally, most of the land on the east side of Interstate 35 has been used for agricultural ...

ew can say they come from a background in amusement park ownership. For Kristin Williams and her husband Blake, taking the reins of Wonder World Park in San Marcos is a family affair. Such is the goal for Williams, who on Oct. 27 left her job as human resources director at the city of Buda to take o...

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...

alloween is almost upon us. Of course, on Halloween night, you may see a parade of monsters, demons, Transformers and other frightening individuals stopping by your house, exercising their right to demand candy. Fortunately, their appearance will be unlikely to cause you unpleasant dreams. But some ...

In an effort to make Buda a more affordable place to live, city leaders unanimously approved a zoning change 5-0 Oct. 3 for a mixed housing development. The change, which Assistant City Manager Chance Sparks said was part of a first of its kind development agreement, would have a developer build thr...