A proposition calling for reintroduction of fluoride back into Buda's city water supply failed by a wide margin, according to unofficial, final election results. Proposition A, which dealt with adding fluoride to Buda's water, was voted down with roughly 64 percent of the vote. Over 600 total Buda v...

UPDATE – 9:22 p.m.  With 78 percent of the vote in, Buda voters continue opposition against the city's fluoride proposition. Roughly 64 percent of Buda voters have so far voted against Proposition A. However, Buda voters continue to support Proposition B, which is for single-member districts. Prop B...

Frustrations are mounting for a local Buda family as rampant acts of vandalism have plagued a memorial skatepark meant to honor their late son. Over the last six months, authorities have seen an increase in the rate of vandalism at the Jackson Tyler Norris Skatepark,   said David Marino, Buda Public...

Hays (4-5) improved to 3-2 in district play after a critical win on the road Friday at Gupton Stadium against the Vista Ridge Rangers (4-4), setting up the Rebels for a potential fourth place finish and a playoff bid. Rebel running backs Cade Powell and Thailand Mayberry combined for five of Hays’ s...

A $2.3 million decrease in revenue over a decade’s time is how much Buda anticipates losing if it were to implement a proposed freeze on property tax for senior citizens. While no action was taken on the proposed freeze Oct. 17, city leaders continued discussion and debate over issues involving prop...

Dripping Springs Tigers (6-0, 3-0) vs. Boerne Champion Chargers (3-3, 2-1) When: Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Tiger Stadium Last week: Dripping Springs 52, Lockhart 14; Boerne Champion 64, Marble Falls 20 Last meeting (2016): Boerne Champion 45, Dripping Springs 40 The first of three critical...

Remy Fallon will face off against Clark Beach for the Buda City Council Place 5 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Remy Fallon 1. What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why?  Buda’s biggest issue today is keeping u...

Clark Beach will face off against Remy Fallon for the Buda City Council Place 5 seat.The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Clark Beach 1. What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why?  Addressing the exponential growth that w...

Paul Daugereau will face off against Jose Montoya for the Buda City Council Place 4 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Paul Daugereau 1.What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why? Infrastructure is our biggest issu...

Jose Montoya will face off against Paul Daugereau for the Buda City Council Place 4 seat. The Hays Free Press asked Buda City Council candidates the following questions. Answers are printed below. Jose Montoya 1. What is the biggest issue Buda faces today and why? There are several issues that Buda ...