Buda, Texas
Buda is approximately 5 – 6 miles from South Austin. Commercial development along the I-35 corridor, such as the Cabela’s sporting goods store, has increased city sales tax revenue, and city leaders hope that further revitalization of downtown Buda will attract tourists and residents to the Main Street area. Buda attracts national attention for its lighthearted wiener dog races every April.
History of Buda
The City of Buda was formally established on April 1, 1881, when Cornelia Trimble donated land for a town site. Phillip J. Allen had settled the area, originally part of the Mexican land grant to Stephen B. von Eggleston, as early as 1846. The first community center in this part of the county was Mountain City, developed before the Civil War. 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. 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 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.
Local Services
Hays County Government Center
712 S Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos
512-393-7779
co.hays.tx.us
Hays County Commissioners Court
111 E San Antonio Street, San Marcos
co.hays.tx.us
Buda Public Library
405 E Loop St, Bldg 100, Buda
budalibrary.org 512-295-5899
Buda Police Department
Chief of Police: Bo Kidd
405 E Loop St, Bldg 200, Buda
Non-Emergency 512-312-1001
Emergency 9-1-1
ci.buda.tx.us
Buda Fire Department
Fire Chief: Clay Huckaby
Station 1 – 209 FM 967, Buda
Station 2 – 151 FM 2001, Buda
Station 3 – 3502 FM 967, Buda
Emergency 9-1-1
BudaFire.org
Parks and Recreation
If green is your thing, you’ll find plenty of it in Buda. Whether you’re looking for a place for the kids to let loose or simply want to enjoy the fresh air and greenery, Buda’s parks are the place to be!
Bonita Vista Park
300 Bonita Vista Dr
Bradfield Park
140 Crescent Dr
City Park
204 San Antonio St
Stagecoach Park
880 Main St
Cullen Country
211 Cullen Blvd
Downtown Greenbelt
319 Main St
Garlic Creek Park
1195 Heep Run
Green Meadows Park
2357 Green Meadows Ln
Sportsplex
310 Buda Sportsplex Dr
Stagecoach Park
880 Main St Stone Rim Loop
Stoneridge Park
1131 Stone Rim Loop
Summer Pointe Park
1026 Old Black Colony Rd.
Whispering Hollow Park
1160 Old Black Colony Rd
Jackson Tyler Norris Memorial Skate Park
480 S Loop 4
Education
Hays CISD
http://www.hayscisd.net
HCISD Administration Office
21003 IH 35 512-268-2141
hayscisd.net
Elementary Schools
Buda Elementary School
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
512-268-8439
http://www.hayscisd.net/BES
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
4410 FM 967
512-268-8509
http://www.hayscisd.net/CHES
Elm Grove Elementary School
801 FM 1626
512-268-8440
http://www.hayscisd.net/EGES
Green Elementary School
1301 Old Goforth Rd.
512-268-8438
http://www.hayscisd.net/GES
Pfluger Elementary School
4951 Marsh Lane
512-268-8510
http://www.hayscisd.net/PES
Middle Schools
Barton Middle School
4950 Jack C. Hays Trail
512-268-1472
http://www.hayscisd.net/BMS
Dahlstrom Middle School
3600 FM 967
512-268-8441
http://www.hayscisd.net/DMS
McCormick Middle School
5700 Dacy Lane
512-268-8508
http://www.hayscisd.net/MMS
High Schools
Hays High School
4800 Jack C. Hays Trl.
512-268-2911
http://www.hayscisd.net/HHS
Johnson High School
4260 FM 967
512-268-8512
http://www.hayscisd.net/Domain/2797
Alternative Schools
Impact Center
4125 FM 967
512-268-8473
hayscisd.net/impact
Live Oak Academy
4820 Jack C. Hays Trail
512-268-8462
http://www.hayscisd.net/LOA
Attractions
There’s a lot to see and do in Buda and the surrounding hill country, with a variety of fun activities for the whole family!
Cabela’s
15570 S IH-35
512-295-1100
cabelas.com
Outdoor merchandise with an educational & entertainment show-room, featuring adécor of animal displays, aquariums, and trophy animals interacting in their natural habitats
Canyon Lake
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Canyon Lake, Texas is centrally located between Austin and San Antonio and just minutes from New Braunfels, Gruene, Bulverde, and Spring Branch. On the rim of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Canyon Lake has a shoreline of 80 miles and cool, gentle waters on the Guadalupe River. Known as the Water Recreation Capital of Texas, Canyon Lake has beautiful clear water, striped bass, camping and day parks, hiking trails, and lots of room for recreation. Twenty-three boat ramps provide easy access.
Carrington House, Gazebo & Buda City Park
Buda Park and Pavilion are used for public gatherings and concerts. The Gazebo is the centerpiece of the greenbelt that is home to local festivals including BudaFest (early December). Across the street the Carrington House, once a hotel and cafe, is now an office building and demonstrates our community’s commitment to preserving our past while looking to the future.
Highland Lakes
highlandlakes.com
The Highland Lakes are located in the Hill Country of central Texas starting about 85 miles northwest of Austin and going all the way into Austin. The six lakes include Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, and Lake Austin. Four of the six Highland Lakes are normally constant-level lakes for ideal boating and other water activities.
Historic Stagecoach Park & Post Office
Visitors can see the original Post Office built in the late 1800s. Currently, the Post Office is part of a 50-acre park under renovation by the City of Buda and public-private partnerships that will become the centerpiece for welcoming guests to our area. Once completed, the park will include an Amphitheatre and Visitor Center with incredible views of the classic Hill Country scene on picturesque Onion Creek.