🌱 See what’s planned at Buda’s Inspired Minds Art Center this fall
Buda, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Buda! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what’s planned at Buda’s Inspired Minds Art Center this fall
- What role will Buda play in the new regional animal shelter?
Also on today's calendar: Common Kings and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 74.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Events Archive - Page 4 of 9 (365thingsaustin.com) — Buda’s Inspired Minds Art Center on Main Street is hosting a packed week of outdoor art competitions, live music, demos, markets, kids’ activities, and performances, promising something for every age. The broader roundup also highlights major Austin-area festivals, races, and concerts running through fall 2026. It’s a handy snapshot of regional fun with a standout arts hub right in downtown Buda. 
• Kyle City Council talks community center agreement, future of animal shelter (haysfreepress.com) — Buda is a key funding partner in Kyle’s search for a new regional animal shelter site after San Marcos’ facility stops county intake in 2026. Kyle council members debated whether to keep partnering with Buda and Hays County or build a smaller, city-only shelter, and ultimately asked staff to bring back detailed cost comparisons for both options.
📸 Around Buda
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Upcoming Events in
Buda
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★ Featured events ★
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Rick Trevino →
Buck's Backyard, 1750 Farm to Market 1626, Buda
8:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Common Kings →
Buck's Backyard, 1750 Farm to Market 1626, Buda
7:00 pm -
Meet the Teacher Night
Creedmoor El Buda, TX 78610
5:00 pm -
First Day of School
Creedmoor El Buda, TX 78610
7:00 am
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
📣 Buda Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting Kolacny's Kolaches
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Kolancny's Kolaches The Ribbon Cutting will be held at: 801 Chestnut St. San Marcos, TX 78666
11:00 am -
SM Young Professionals Networking Mixer →
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce The Merriman Apartments, 1301 Leah Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
4:30 pm -
Summer Splash
City of San Marcos Rio Vista Park > Rio Vista Pool & Splashpad - 555 Cheatham Street
5:30 pm -
Historic Preservation Commission →
City of San Marcos City Hall - 630 E Hopkins San Marcos TX 78666
6:00 pm -
Tanger San Marcos | Stuff-the-Bus Donation Drive Benefitting United Way of Hays & Caldwell Counties
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce Tanger Outlets San Marcos 4015 I-35 South San Marcos, TX 78666 -
Hays County Networking "Breakfast with Tiffany" Event →
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce The First Friday of Every Month 8:30am-9:30am Residence Inn 625 Commercial Loop Bldg. 2 San Marcos, TX 78666
8:30 am -
Party in your Park
City of San Marcos Dunbar Park > Paul Laurence Dunbar Recreation Center - 801 W MLK
5:00 pm -
Gravy Shakes Improv Night →
The Chambers Theatre, 121 Main St, Buda
7:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found dog.
Big and reddish with a black St. Bernard-ish face. Super calm, very well behaved. I brought him in because it was raining and he was panting pretty… (Nextdoor Cullen Country) - Hi neighbors.
Our garbage disposal went out and need a plumber to replace it. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Stoneridge)
- Classic Collision, LLC posted a job opening for Shop Porter in Buda. Apply here.
- YMCA of Austin posted a job opening for Kids Play Team Member (Hays) in Buda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buda here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kyle
- Chicken Salad Chick to Open in Kyle, Texas (qsrmagazine.com)
- Nearly $200 million less planned for Kyle's fiscal year 2026-27 budget (haysfreepress.com)
San Marcos
- San Marcos announces participatory budget projects (universitystar.com)
- The Gig-Economy Crash Problem: Rideshare and Delivery Accidents in San Marcos, Texas (legalreader.com)
- Local musicians build concert space for Latino community (universitystar.com)
Ok Buda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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