Buda
Texas
City of Buda
The first community center in this part of the county, Mountain City, developed before the Civil War, but it was rapidly depopulated as its residents and businesses flocked to the new rail depot, which took the name of Du Pre. Folklore has it that the name originated in 1880, when, as the railroad pushed into Hays County, the postmaster at Mountain City approached a railroad official and requested, "Do, pray, give us a depot." In 1887, at the request of the post office department, the name was changed to Buda. The Common explanation for the new name is that it derives from Spanish viuda, or widow. The town had gained a reputation as a popular eating stop for rail travelers, and the name may refer to a pair of widows who cooked at the Carrington Hotel in the 1880s.
The provisions of supplies and services to surrounding dairy farms and ranches was the basis of the local economy, and at different times the community supported mills, hotels, banks, a lumberyard, two newspapers, a cheese factory, a movie theatre, and a skating rink. In 1928 local businesses organized a Chamber of Commerce. Buda remained an active commercial center and railroad depot until the Great Depression.
In 1929 its population was estimated at 600, but by 1933 it fell to 300. Only in the mid-1980s, as the growth of Austin began to be felt in Buda, did its population once again approach pre-depression levels. The town was incorporated in 1948, and in 1967 Buda, Kyle, and Wimberley formed the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (only Buda and Kyle remained in the district after 1986). By the mid-1980s Buda had attracted a cement plant and some craft industry, but the community was still primarily rural and residential. Its population in 1990 was 1,795.
Recent News
City of Buda News: National Night Out - October 3, 2023
Everett & Judge Beth Smith would like to invite all Mountain City residents on October 3rd (5:30-7:30pm) at 116 Cedar Drive, Mountain City. Pizza and Ice Cream treats will be provided. Please bring your family, drinks and chairs. National…
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Read More »City of Buda News New Tech Manager Joins Buda
BUDA, TEXAS — A new information technology manager recently joined the staff at the City of Buda. Daniel Signorino brings experience in both technology and real estate. He most recently served as director of information technology for…
Read More »City of Buda News Buda Hires Key Staff Positions
BUDA, TEXAS — The City of Buda recently hired a new director for its Parks and Recreation Department and a new development project manager. The City selected Anthony “Tony” Host (pictured) to be director of Parks and Recreation,…
Read More »City Of Buda News : Citizens Police Academy
The Buda Citizens Police Academy was established to provide citizens the opportunity to learn more about the Buda Police Department and develop a working knowledge of its day-to-day functions. The academy is 12 weeks long and will meet once a week…
Read More »City of Buda News : Artists and Restaurants Band Together to Feed the Hungry
BUDA, TX - On Saturday, Jan. 21, Inspired Minds Art Center will celebrate its 3rd birthday by teaming up with local ceramic artists and restaurants to raise money for the Hays County Food Bank with its 3rd annual fundraising event, Buy a Bowl, Feed…
Read More »City of Buda News : Buda to Move into Stage 2 Drought Measures
BUDA, TEXAS – The City of Buda is implementing “Stage 2” drought conservation measures beginning Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The move to Stage 2 restrictions is partially precipitated by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation…
Read More »Buda EDC Selects New Executive Director
Buda Economic Development Corp Names New Executive Director The Buda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Board of Directors has named Jennifer Storm as its new executive director. Storm, who formerly served as chair of the BEDC Board of…
Read More »City of Buda News - Get to Know Buda's New City Manager
Get to Know Buda’s New City Manager Hello Buda! My name is Micah Grau, and I have the honor of serving as the new City Manager for the City of Buda. You might be thinking that my name sounds familiar. That is because I have been serving…
Read More »City of Buda News - Buda Mayor to Deliver State of the City Address
Buda Mayor to Deliver State of the City Address City of Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky plans to deliver a State of the City Address at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Multipurpose Room of the Buda Municipal Building, 405 E. Loop St., Buda, TX. This…
Read More »City of Buda News : New Committee Recruitment
Comprehensive Plan Committee Apply Board Details Member Roster Description The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Committee will be to advise and provide guidance to the City Council, city staff, and relevant consulting groups, including…
Read More »City of Buda News : Buda Police Department Earns PrestigiousAccreditation
Recently, the Buda Police Department earned the award of “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” from the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd’s presentation on the…
Read More »City of Buda News FY-2023 Utility Rate Increase Information
The purpose of this bill insert is to inform you of changes to the City’s water and wastewater rates adopted for Fiscal Year 2023. The adjustments include a 27% increase to the water rates and a 6% increase in wastewater rates. For the typical…
Read More »City of Buda Announces Official Name for New Street Near Cabela’s
City of Buda Announces Official Name for New Street Near Cabela’s BUDA, TEXAS – The Buda City Council recently voted to officially name a newly constructed street between Cabela’s Drive and W. Goforth Drive as Rylander Street.…
Read More »City of Buda News - Buda Awards Incentive Grants to Buda Businesses
Buda Awards Incentive Grants to Buda Businesses Buda Economic Development Corp Awards Incentive Grants to Buda Businesses The Buda Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently awarded four incentives to four businesses in Buda from its…
Read More »City Of Buda News : Buda Amends Code Of Ordinances
The City of Buda proposed to update the City's building and property maintenance codes in the City Code of Ordinances to reflect the 2021 International Code Council (ICC) and the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) and City Council approved the…
Read More »City of Buda News - Buda Bonds 2021 Editorial by David Nuckels
As our small, bustling city continues to grow, so does our need for additional resources and infrastructure improvements. In 2020, our City Council formed the Buda Bonds Advisory Committee (BBAC) to analyze potential projects for consideration in…
Read More »City of Buda News : Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Presented
BUDA, TEXAS – The Buda City Council received the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget presentation during a Special Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 405 E. Loop St., in Buda. The…
Read More »City of Buda Thanks Emergency Crews for Fire Response
BUDA, TEXAS – City of Buda officials offered their public thanks to emergency crews who participated in extinguishing the wildfire that started Wednesday, July 27, off of RM-967 and east of Dove Drive in Buda’s extra-territorial…
Read More »City of Buda News - Frost Bank Selected for Buda General Obligation Bonds
Frost Bank Selected for Buda General Obligation Bonds Buda City Council recently approved the selection of Frost Bank of San Antonio for its general obligation (G.O.) bond issuance, with a true interest cost rate of 3.65022% for $42.3 million,…
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