An undocumented Buda resident who has been in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for months is fighting to obtain status as a refugee in an effort to stay with her family. Janelie Rodriguez, 25, is checking off another month in her stay at the South Texas Detention Center in Pearsall...

A Guatemalan national was killed Monday when he was struck along southbound Interstate 35 in Buda while inspecting his vehicle following a collision.  Authorities have arrested a Kyle man whom they suspect was intoxicated at the time of the wreck and began the chain reaction of events. The incident,...

An unidentified man suffered severe injuries Sept. 19 after he jumped off of the Robert S. Light bridge near Buda into traffic along southbound Interstate 35. The man, who has not been identified, suffered extensive lower leg injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The current condition of...

A national award honoring the effectiveness of Buda’s fire department could in turn lead to lower home insurance rates in the city. Earlier this month, the Buda Fire Department (Emergency Service District No. 8) received a Class 1 rating from the Insurance Service Office (ISO). The rating is an acco...

5th Annual Fajita Fiesta & Cook- Off The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present this free event that offers something for all ages Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Buda Sports Complex near YMCA Hays. There will be food, music and a taste of cultures. The tantalizing aroma of...

Movement on a handful of Buda bond projects could be forthcoming after city officials and elected leaders urged consultants and engineers forward earlier this month. Kenneth Williams, Buda City Manager, said Sept. 18 a recent meeting with consultants and engineers allowed staff and city leaders to e...

An unidentified man suffered severe injuries Wednesday afternoon after he jumped off of the Robert S. Light bridge near Buda into traffic along southbound Interstate 35. The man, who has not been identified, suffered extensive lower leg injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The current c...

Efforts to free an undocumented Buda resident in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hit a snag in court earlier this month when improper identification held back a decision on bond. Janelie Rodriguez, 25, remains in the South Texas Detention Center in Pearsall despite efforts by her ...

Lack of contested candidates A trio of incumbents, along with a longtime elected official, will go unopposed in their quest for the Buda city council dais. On Sept. 4, the Buda City Council officially canceled its Nov. 6 election for four city council seats, due to a lack of candidates in the runnin...

From the moment they became friends at Hays High, Kara Davis could always count on a smile from Aspen Salazar. The infectiousness of Salazar’s grin, paired with a distinctive laugh, played a role in what made her such a recognizable, memorable person to many. Such were traits that Salazar, a 2015 Ha...