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THE BIG PICTURE
(City of Buda Weekly Newsletter)
Week of Feb. 24, 2020
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In this Issue:
- Black History Month Community Celebration - Saturday, Feb. 29 - 2 PM to 5 PM
- Jazz Up Downtown - Saturday, Feb. 29
- Black History Month: Center Union Missionary Baptist Church Profile
- Black History Month: Council Member Ray Bryant Profile
- March 3 Primary Voting Information - Early Voting and Election Day
- Downtown Main Street Closure - Friday, Feb. 28 (8 PM) - Monday, March 2 (5 AM)
- Message From The Mayor: Downtown Buda Construction
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- Sequoyah Street Closure at Main Street Intersection - Monday, March 2 - Monday, March 9
- City of Buda Accepting Boards and Commissions Applications - March 31 Deadline
- City of Buda Annual Prayer Breakfast
- Transportation and Mobility Master Plan
- Alliance Water Pipeline Project Update
- Buda Counts: Census 2020
- Pet Registration Information
- City of Buda Water Smart Portal
- Buda Construction Website Page
- Upcoming Meetings
- City of Buda Job Opportunities
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Black History Month Community Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 29
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Join us for the City of Buda's Inaugural Black History Month Celebration on
Saturday, February 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Buda City Hall (405 E. Loop St.)
. The celebration includes a panel discussion on Black History in America, Poetry & Motion, Artists, Arts and Crafts, Community Recognition of Minnie Nelson and Winnie Moyer (Descendants of the Antioch Colony) and a Greek Step Show.
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Jazz Up Downtown
Saturday, Feb. 29
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To celebrate Black History Month, we're going to Jazz Up Downtown with jazz musicians throughout historic downtown Buda on February 29th from 4 to 6 p.m. while you dine and relax.
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Black History Month Profile:
Center Union Missionary Baptist Church
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Established in 1897, Center Union Missionary Baptist Church has cemented its place in Buda’s History. Center Union was one of the first black churches in the community. Communications Director David Marino dives into the church's rich history in Buda.
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Black History Month Profile: Council Member Ray Bryant
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Council Member Ray Bryant is the City of Buda's first black council member. Mr. Bryant sat down with Communications Director David Marino to talk about growing up in Chicago, what got him involved in serving the community, and the importance of diversity and inclusion.
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March 3 Primary
Voting Information
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Early Voting and Election Day Voting Information for the March 3 Primary runs through Friday, Feb. 28.
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Downtown Main Street Closure
Friday Feb. 28 (8 PM) - Monday, March 2 (5 AM)
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A portion of Main Street will be closed in Downtown Buda. Main Street between San Antonio Street and China Street is expected to close beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 and will re-open by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 2. This includes the intersection of Main Street and RM 967. TxDOT’s Contractor, Lonestar Sitework, will conduct mill and overlay work on Main Street during this time. In the event of inclement weather, plans are subject to change.
- Main Street will be closed from San Antonio Street all the way to China Street. This means no on-street parking between these areas and no access to the parking lot near the water tower.
- Traffic will be diverted to San Marcos Street from San Antonio Street, but Austin Street will remain open.
- Side streets will remain open, so access to parking areas located on Elm, Ash, Peach, and south of China will be open.
- Downtown visitors will be able to park in the lot near Inspired Minds Art Center, but it will only be accessible via Houston Street.
- Pedestrians should use crosswalks located outside of the construction zone. The crosswalk at RM 967 and Main Street will be closed.
- Truck traffic should use the FM 2770 detour.
The Good News
Once this phase of the project is complete, the intersection, including the southbound lane of Main Street will reopen while work continues. The project is still on schedule to finish by spring.
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Message From the Mayor: Downtown Construction
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Mayor George Haehn loves taking a stroll in Historic Downtown Buda. While construction can make things a little more challenging, Mayor Haehn is asking that you continue to support our Buda businesses impacted by the ongoing work. The improvement project is expected to be finished this spring.
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Sequoyah Street Closure at Main Street Intersection
Monday, March 2 - Monday, March 9
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As part of the ongoing Main Street Improvement Project, a small portion of Sequoyah Street at the intersection of Main will be closed in both directions from Monday, March 2 to Monday, March 9. This is due to construction on the southern side of the intersection and roadway. Drivers will NOT be able to turn on to Main Street from Sequoyah or on to Sequoyah from Main Street. Main Street will remain open in both directions.
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City of Buda Accepting Applications
For Boards and Commissions
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A citizen’s point of view provides valuable insight into the operations of the City’s and Council's decision-making process. The job of Board and Commission members is crucial to the success of Buda's representative government. The Buda City Council is accepting completed application forms from City of Buda citizens interested in serving on one of our various boards and commissions. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
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City of Buda
Annual
Prayer Breakfast
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The City of Buda had its annual prayer breakfast Wedensday at Twin Oaks Ranch. We love doing this every year! A special thanks to Twin Oaks Ranch for providing the space and to Helen's Casa Alde for providing the food.
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Transportation and Mobility Master Plan
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The City of Buda is developing a Transportation and Mobility Master plan. The goal is to improve safety and travel, reflect community values, and enhance the character of the area.
Please take our online survey to provide feedback on the plan and progress so far:
Online Survey
For any questions or comments on the master plan, the survey or the interactive map, please email
maps@ci.buda.tx.us.
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Alliance Water Pipeline Project Update
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Contractors have started surveying the location for Alliance Water’s Phase 1A Segment B Pipeline project in and around the Old Black Colony Road area.
Initially the pipeline will be used as part of Alliance Water’s established water sharing agreement and will eventually be utilized to deliver treated Carrizo-Wilcox groundwater to the City of Buda.
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By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. Accurate counts impact federal funding levels and representation in the state and federal level.
The Buda City Council has established a Complete Count Committee (CCC) for the City of Buda. CCC's are volunteer committees whose purpose is to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census.
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City of Buda
Pet Registration Information
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Buda City Council recently approved changes to the pet registration ordinance. Instead of a yearly pet registration, Buda Animal Control has now moved to a lifetime pet registration. Currently, there is no cost to register your pet through September 30, 2020.
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City of Buda WaterSmart Customer Portal Open
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Minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of wasted water each year
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Sign up for leak alerts.
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Buda Construction
Website Page
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With so many construction projects happening we decided to create a page on our website dedicated to construction updates. You can find it at
ci.buda.tx.us/budaconstruction.
We will keep this page updated and continue to post updates on our social media channels. Construction updates are also running on the monitors in the lobby of the Municipal Building.
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City Council
March 3, 2020
Main Street Advisory Board
March 11, 2020
6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Commission
March 18, 2020
6:30 PM
Historic Preservation Meeting
March 19, 2020
6:30 PM
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City of Buda
Job Opportunities
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Interested in joining our team? Check out our latest employment opportunities.
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Thank you for subscribing to "The Big Picture" weekly newsletter! It's a "Budaful" way to keep up with the latest City news.
Sincerely,
City of Buda
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Buda, TX 78610
512-312-0084
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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