The Outdoor Capital of Texas
The City of Buda is located 17 miles south of Austin along the I-35 corridor in beautiful Hays County. Though one of the fastest growing communities in Texas, a stroll downtown on Main Street reveals Buda’s prevalent small town charm.
With proximity to both Austin and San Antonio, our bedroom community merges metropolitan opportunities with rural relaxation. Our dedication to community spirit is demonstrated with festivals year-round such as the nationally known Wiener Dog Races in April and Budafest in December.
Buda was incorporated as a city in 1948. Buda is a Home Rule City governed by Council-Manager form of government. All public servants are elected city-wide and members must reside within the City limits.
Buda News
Downtown Buda Merchant’s Group To Host First Thursday – You don’t have to go far enjoy the last days of summer. Join the Downtown Buda Merchants’ Group as they invite you to their “Staycation – Beat the Summer Heat in Buda!” on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 5 – 9 p.m. The Merchants’ are encouraging local residents and visitors to come stroll through the unique antique and specialty shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants.
First Thursday Press Release - 7-26-10
First Thursday Event Guide - August 2010
RFP For Insurance Quote – The City of Buda, Texas will accept at the City Hall Office, P. O. Box 1218 (mailing address) or 121 N Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610, sealed proposals for Employee Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage, until 5:00 P.M., August 4, 2010. Late proposals will not be accepted, and will be returned unopened. Two (2) copies of the sealed proposals will be accepted until the date and local time listed. Each proposal must be in a sealed envelope and labeled with “Employee Group Health, Dental and Short-Term Disability Insurance” on the outside of the envelope. One (1) copy of specifications and any other Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on or after July 21, 2010 from the City Hall Office, 121 N Main Street, Buda, Texas 78610. Until final award by the City Council, the City of Buda reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor technicalities or to proceed otherwise when in the best interest of the City. Please direct all inquiries to: Chris Ruiz, Finance Director, City of Buda.
RFP Insurance Advertisement
City of Buda Emergency Management – On June 30, 2010,Mike Beggs, Emergency Management Coordinator for the City Of Buda, attended the University Medical Center Brackenridge (UMCB) in a wide ranging disaster preparedness drill. The City Of Buda was well received by the UMBC team who was pleased to see us participating. UMCB’s Level I Trauma Center treated victims suffering a variety of traumatic injuries and chemical exposures in a mock disaster event. The scenario for this disaster was an entirely plausible one – a tornado touchdown which had leveled a warehouse used to store chemicals. University Medical Center Brackenridge has historically been at the center of most Central Texas disaster preparedness drills. Coincidentally, the timing of this drill with hurricane Alex bearing down on the Texas/Mexico coast really set the stage making it feel even more like a real disaster. The City of Buda actively participates and hosts emergency drills to enable the City to be more prepared in the event of a unforeseen disaster occurring in our area.
City Marketing Request For Proposal – The City of Buda is currently in the process to begin its search for a consulting firm to help the community establish a brand which bridges a variety of interest groups and presents a common theme. While it takes more than a catchy slogan and logo to have a successful branding campaign, the intent is to have a unifying theme and message about the City of Buda which harmonizes City government, tourism initiatives, special events, parks and recreation amenities, Buda’s cultural and historical assets, and other advocates for city marketing.
City Marketing Request for Proposal - City of Buda 2010
City Marketing Press Release - July 2010
Downtown Buda Merchants’ Group To Host First Thursday – Join the Downtown Buda Merchants’ Group as they take you back to the era of caravans, the majestic castles of sultans, and extravagant parties with their Arabian Nights in Buda theme on Thursday, June 3, from 5 – 9 p.m. The Merchants’ are encouraging local residents and visitors to come stroll through the unique antique and specialty shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants.
In case there is bad weather, The Desert Passion Middle Eastern Dance Company will have their performances at 203 Railroad Street, Suite 3B. Buda Grocery & Grill will have their “Dinner & Dancing under the Stars” at Buda Grocery & Grill.
Press Release - June 2010
First Thursday Event Guide - June 2010
Desert Passion Middle Eastern Dance Company
Toons &Tunes – Summer Movies & Music Series at Buda City Park – Enjoy bands under the summer sun and watch family-friendly films under the stars. Seating is on the grass, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. Concessions will be available. Free admission. Music at 7:00 pm; Films at 9:00 p.m.
Toons & Tunes 2010
Effective May 4th, 2010 – TXDOT To Make Frontage Roads One-Way in Buda & Kyle – The east side frontage road of IH-35, from FM 2001 in Buda to Kyle Parkway, will convert to one-way northbound while the west side frontage road, from FM 2001 to Kyle Parkway, will convert to one-way southbound. Currently, residents who live along Goforth Road travel north on IH-35’s western access road, crossing over to the northbound entrance ramp at FM 2001. But in May, the one-way frontage roads will tack about 5 – 10 additional minutes onto their commute, requiring either a three-mile u-turn detour to the overpass at south FM 967 (formerly south Loop 1), or a two-mile detour through the residential Sequoya neighborhood and backtracking south again on Cabela’s Drive to the FM 2001 on-ramp.
City Ordinances now available online to the public – The City began working with Franklin Legal Publishing, a Texas based Company, two years ago offering a comprehensive legal review by licensed attorneys specializing in codification and municipal law. City Staff and Franklin Legal Publishing finished this project and the City is proud to announce that you can look up our Ordinances online. Please visit our City Ordinances Page
Accurate 2010 Census Important for Federal Funding and Redistricting in Hays County
Hays County Press Release Census Info Feb 2010
Hays County Press Release - Census = Money
Main Street/IH-35 Overpass – The project has been awarded to Ballinger Construction. A pre-construction meeting was held on October 26, 2009 at the TxDOT Area Engineer’s office at IH-35/Slaughter Lane. Barricades have been erected and construction is scheduled to begin the week of November 2, 2009. The project is scheduled to be completed within 25 months. At times during construction there will be lanes closures on Main Street as well as IH-35. Click here for road closures
Fiscal Year 2009-10 Proposed Budget
The City of Buda recycles and so should you! – We have a new recycling bin located just south of City Hall in the parking at the corner of Main and Houston Streets. Please contact the Public Works Department for any questions.