Buda Public Library to close to public, volunteers due to coronavirus concerns

The library will be closing Wednesday, March 18 to the public and volunteers. The library says they will continue curbside service and computers will be available by appointment.

City of Buda issues disaster proclamation amid coronavirus concerns

City of Buda Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Beggs has been working with regional partners, including the Hays County Health Department, to monitor the outbreak. 

Downtown Buda fire puts restaurant at "total loss"

Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire coming from the roof of Helen's Casa Alde Mexican Food restaurant at 108 Main Street. Bude firefighters began attacking the fire and requested help from Kyle Fire Department. 

Buda police: Man confesses to Broadway Bank robbery

Buda police posted photos of a suspect who had blackened his face in an attempt to conceal his identity on Facebook Monday.

Buda police asking for help in identifying bank robbery suspect

The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male in his 40s, but as shown in photos posted by Buda police, he attempted to conceal his identity by blacking out his face.  

Portion of Main Street in downtown Buda to be closed from 2/28 to 3/2

The City of Buda has announced that a portion of its Main Street in the downtown area will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on February 28 and will re-open by 5 a.m. on March 2.

Three teens arrested for graffiti at Johnson High School in Buda

The Hays County Sheriff's Office received a call on Oct. 20 around 10:30 a.m. that the front doors to Johnson High School in Buda were open and they had graffiti on them.

SCAM ALERT: City of Buda reports fraudulent city job listings on Indeed

The city says a recent post went up on Indeed advertising for a front desk receptionist position, asking applicants to send a cover letter and resume to HRBuda@outlook.com.

Hays County Sheriff's Office looking for man who allegedly sexually assaulted a child

On November 4, deputies responded to a home in Buda around 5:10 p.m. for a report of a sexual assault of a child. A fourteen-year-old girl was reportedly sexually assaulted by a man who had been living at the residence.

Johnson High School in Buda evacuated due to gas smell

Classes were canceled for the remainder of the day, so first responders and maintenance crews could do a "thorough check" of the building, says a letter sent to Johnson HS parents.

H-E-B issues recall of certain meat sold in Buda
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H-E-B is issuing a recall of ground chuck that was sold over the weekend in Buda because it may have metal fragments in it.

Austin-area home prices set all-time record

Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.