By Sahar Chmais It comes down to what Buda residents are willing to pay to improve their roads, parks and drainage systems; but there is a possibility the existing residents do not have to pay at all. What if Buda could count on the incoming residents to pay? The most probable solution to enhancing ...

Patricia Sanchez, age 51, passed away on May 31, 2021, at her residence in Kyle, Tx.   She was born October 8, 1969, in Laredo, Texas to Fidel Sanchez, Sr. and Felicitas Gonzales.   She grew up in Laredo and graduated from Nixon High School in 1988.   Pat found a new start in Austin in 2008 with her...

By Sahar Chmais As Buda continues to be a high-demand destination for people to move into, it has been attracting more developers. The newest addition could be The Reserve, an extension to the undeveloped Colony at Cole Springs. In the original proposal, the builders for Colony at Cole Springs said ...

AUSTIN – Just as the clock struck midnight at Concordia University’s Tornado Field early Saturday morning, so too did the Dripping Springs Tiger baseball team’s magical playoff run. A 14th inning walk off RBI base hit by Rouse's Keagan Solomon brought Dripping Springs' dreams of a state tournament b...

By Sahar Chmais After a year of suspended jury trials due to COVID-19, Hays County District Courts will resume jury trials on June 7 and County Courts at Law will resume July 6. With people returning to the court stands, new health precautions will be put in place. “It is important that we ensure th...

By Sahar Chmais Some people have expressed concern that as the Kyle population grows, its streets are not keeping up with the change. A proposed bond could help resolve the issue. On Tuesday night, Kyle approved hiring Gap Strategies, a consulting firm for urban planning and infrastructure, for a po...

By Sahar Chmais Valentina’s BBQ, an Austin-based food truck, will leave the city to make Buda its new home in a 6,000 square-foot brick and mortar restaurant. In light of this venture, the Buda City Council approved a $228,000 budget amendment incentive to the incoming business, which will bring tax...

By Sahar Chmais  Kyle City Council has followed in the footsteps of some surrounding cities – prohibiting camping and begging on public property. The ordinance passed unanimously on first reading, which would add code to Chapter 23 on Miscellaneous Offenses under Unlawful Activities in Public Areas....

Dustin Kyle Speckels, loving husband and father, of Buda, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the age of 38. Dustin was born on April 5, 1983, in Ballinger, Texas and graduated from Panther Creek High School in 2001 where he excelled in many things, especially sports. He was a member of th...

Capital Highlights by Gary Borders The Texas Legislature sent a $248 billion two-year state budget to Gov. Greg Abbott after the House approved the measure last Thursday. The 140-day legislative session ended at midnight May 31. Senate Bill 1 is $13.5 billion less than the previous biennial budget, ...