By Brittany Anderson BUDA — The most recent Hays CISD demographic report has shown that the district’s growth will irrefutably continue to impact the county’s local businesses and their growth as a whole.   Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright and Chief Operations Officer Max Cleaver presented a...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — With inflation, labor shortages and a potential looming recession, leaders within the city of Buda have worked hard to create a budget that will address resident needs, such as maintaining a low tax rate while funding much-needed projects to improve the city and keep up w...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — Hundreds of families gathered inside Hays CISD’s brand new elementary school to celebrate its opening and finally get to take a look into the campus they now call home.   Sunfield Elementary, the district’s 15th elementary school, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 11...

By Amira Van Leeuwen HAYS COUNTY — The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BSEACD) could declare a Stage 3 Critical Drought if drought conditions continue to worsen, but BSEACD remains optimistic.   According to the district’s principal hydrogeologist, Brian Smith, BSEACD expects m...

By CJ Vetter BUDA - On Aug. 2, the Buda City Council approved a new Public Improvement District policy, alongside passing new budgets for the 2023 fiscal year. PIDs are a tool by which cities can fund and finance future improvements of the city. The new PID policy, as approved by the city council, w...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY – The League of Women Voters of Hays County is gearing up for the upcoming election season.   “This year, we are going to focus on ensuring that every person who lives in Hays County and is eligible to vote has the opportunity to vote,” said Mary Earls, Board President...

Staff Report   BUDA – Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care residents can’t wait to taste and share the fruits of their labor.   Earlier this year, the senior community visited local winery, Water 2 Wine. After working to craft the best batch, residents waited for the wine to ferment and be read...

By Brittany Anderson BUDA — The development agreement for a hotly-debated mixed-use development was denied   – but that does not necessarily stop it from being built.   During the Planning and Zoning meeting on July 26, the commission voted 5-0 to deny the MileStone Community Builders development ag...

By Amira Van Leeuwen   BUDA – People from around the community came together Friday night with a glass of wine and paintbrush in hand.   Pottery Painting on the Patio, an art class hosted by the Inspired Minds Art Center in Buda, welcomed many to attend: partners, friends, siblings and parents. Part...

By Gary Borders Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be especially alert and focused when driving in school zones and near bus stops.  Drivers are further reminded that a new...