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Saturday, May 17, 2026  ·  Volume 1, Issue 1
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Main Street Corridor Gets $42M Makeover as Buda Braces for Next Wave of Growth

City officials say the widening project will ease traffic bottlenecks and unlock major commercial development along the city's busiest arterial.

Buda City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $42 million infrastructure bond for the Main Street expansion, stretching from the current city limit south to the Frisco border. The project — expected to begin in July — will widen the corridor from two to six lanes and add dedicated bike paths and sidewalks on both sides.

Mayor John Sheridan called it "the most consequential infrastructure decision in the city's modern history," adding that the project had been in planning for over three years and was now fully funded through a combination of city bonds and Hays County transportation funds. A construction timeline and traffic management plan will be released at the next public meeting on June 3.

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May
24

Animal Shelter Adoption Event

Old Town Buda · 10am–2pm

Jun
7

Downtown Summer Market Opens

Buda Town Square · 8am–1pm

Jun
3

City Council Public Meeting

City Hall · 6:30pm

Jun
9

Hays CISD Summer Reading Begins

All 8 Hays CISD Campuses

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Water Tower Restoration Project Wins $180K Historic Preservation Grant

The iconic Buda water tower will undergo a full cosmetic and structural restoration this fall after the city secured state funding.
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Parks Master Plan Proposes 3 New Splash Pads Across Buda for Summer 2027

The draft parks plan identifies two neighborhoods underserved by recreational water features and calls for a third installation downtown.
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Buda's Population Hits 50,000 — A Decade of Historic Growth

New census estimates confirm Buda has crossed a major milestone, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire country.

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Hays Rebels Baseball Earns First-Ever UIL State Tournament Bid

For the first time in school history, the Hays Rebels punched their ticket to the UIL Class 5A State Baseball Championship in Round Rock.
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Buda Elementary Named Texas Exemplary School for Third Straight Year

The recognition from the Texas Education Agency highlights strong academic performance, test scores, and teacher retention rates.
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Hays CISD Launches Free Summer Reading Program Across All 8 Campuses

Students from pre-K through 8th grade can enroll in structured summer reading sessions starting June 9, with prizes for milestones.

Local Business

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Third Coffee Roaster Opens in Old Town, Bringing Specialty Café Scene Downtown

Rooted Coffee Co. opens May 22 in the historic Masonic building, joining a growing cluster of independent cafés near the square.
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Spotlight: How One Couple Turned a Garage into a $2M Catering Business

Lone Star Eats began as weekend BBQ pop-ups and now serves corporate clients across all of North Texas.
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Buda Business Alliance Launches "Shop Local" Campaign for Summer

The initiative offers merchant discounts and a digital passport program designed to drive foot traffic to local independent shops.