One of the worst kept secrets in Buda is a mystery no more. By unanimous approval, Buda city leaders Tuesday approved a Buda Economic Development Corporation development agreement that paves the way for Baylor Scott & White to build a 70,000-square-foot, full-service hospital in the city’s extraterr...

After much speculation and nearly two years of negotiation, a hospital will soon be built in Buda. By unanimous approval, Buda city leaders Tuesday approved a Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) development agreement paving the way for Baylor Scott & White (BS&W) to build a  full-service hos...

A proposed program could give Buda Police more eyes and ears on the streets. On Feb. 6, Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd introduced the department’s Citizen on Patrol (COP) program, which could go before the city council for approval later this year. “The COPs are similar to a neighborhood watch, but more ...

Buda took another step towards transitioning to single-member districts Jan. 18 by setting criteria for which seats will make the change first. But one city council member raised concerns over the use of 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data to help with drawing district lines. Buda City Council Places 2, 4 ...

Buda may soon have its first splash pad ready by the start of the summer. By a unanimous vote, the Buda City Council Jan. 18 approved a contract with Vortex Inc. for the purchase and installation of the city’s $286,148 splash pad, which will be located in Green Meadows Park on the east side of town....

Making money by renting out your home in order to pay rising housing costs and property taxes has given rise to short-term rentals. Vacation Rental By Owner (VRBO), Airbnb and Flatswire are just a few companies helping local residents rent out their space. While this movement brings some people clos...

Buda city leaders are now on the clock when it comes to submitting possible transportation projects to be considered for the 2019-2022 Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CAMPO) project call.  If Buda doesn’t submit an application by Jan. 18, the city must wait another four years unti...

Buda city leaders took another step toward implementing Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) with the approval of a pilot study meant to test the safety of the proposed project. On Dec. 5, the Buda City Council approved, by a 6-0 vote, a professional services agreement with HDR for the pilot study. Co...

A resolution addressing vandalism issues at the Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial skate park could be coming after Buda City Council members discussed installation of security cameras. Buda Parks and Recreation Director Greg Olmer updated council members Nov. 21 on vandalism at the park and asked for he...

More than 300,000 square feet of industrial space could soon become available for lease on the east side of Buda in 2018. All of it is part of a development agreement between the Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Exeter Buda Land, L.P., which officials believe could generate more than ...