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The word is out. I am running for Buda City Council, District B, and the response so far has meant more than I can say. ...
09/02/2026

The word is out. I am running for Buda City Council, District B, and the response so far has meant more than I can say. I would love your help getting the word out to your neighbors too.

Join me for my Meet the Candidate event on September 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Nate’s on Main Street.

This campaign is about listening. It is about showing up for District B and building on what makes Buda worth calling home.

I am asking everyone to vote on November 3. If you are not registered to vote and need help, please reach out. I would love to see Buda, and especially District B, have one of our strongest voter turnouts yet.

Know someone in District B who should hear about this? Send them this post. Tag a neighbor. Share it with someone who lives in the district.

Jessie Clayton
for Buda City Council, District B

Serving Buda.

Sponsorship is not just a logo on a banner. It’s your business next to something the whole community is going to remembe...
09/01/2026

Sponsorship is not just a logo on a banner. It’s your business next to something the whole community is going to remember.

Railcar Revival is back and bringing two stages right along the train tracks at Buda Amphitheater & City Park. Thousands of people will be walking through downtown Buda looking for a place to eat, something to drink, and a reason to come back.

That is where a local sponsor comes in. Send me a message, and I will connect you with sponsor options,. I want to see your tent there!

And remember to buy your ticket. I want to see you there!

If you’ve been thinking about ways to get your business in front of Buda and the surrounding community, this is it.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher, Buda Living

We want to hear from you.Finish this sentence in the comments.“I love living in Buda because…”There is no wrong answer. ...
08/25/2026

We want to hear from you.

Finish this sentence in the comments.

“I love living in Buda because…”

There is no wrong answer. Just neighbors & business owners sharing what makes this place home.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher Buda Living

08/21/2026

Downtown Buda has a little something for everyone.

Little Bluebird and Old Main Station are two of those stops that remind you why shopping local is always worth it.

Tucked in at 122 N Main Street, this charming boutique and gift shop carries curated clothing, accessories, antiques, and eclectic home decor. The kind of place where you come in for one thing and leave with three.

And if you have ever driven through the corner of Main and 967, you already know them. That sign. The one that stops you mid-turn with the perfect Buda one-liner. It is as much a part of downtown as the shop itself.

We love the chance to feature Little Bluebird and Old Main Station in the pages of Buda Living.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher, Buda Living

Little Bluebird
Old Main Street Station

August is moving fast, and fall is right around the corner.Friday night lights are back. Sidelines are filling up. That ...
08/19/2026

August is moving fast, and fall is right around the corner.

Friday night lights are back. Sidelines are filling up. That familiar shift in the air is coming, and with it, everything that makes this time of year in Buda something to showing up for.

Before summer fades, what is still on your Buda area bucket list?

Drop it in the comments and tag a local business you would love to see featured in Buda Living. The best stories always come from the people who live here.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher Buda Living

There are people in this community who show up every single day, not for recognition, but because the work matters.Canin...
08/17/2026

There are people in this community who show up every single day, not for recognition, but because the work matters.

Canines Who Care brings emotional support and therapy dogs to first responders and into schools, giving students a moment to breathe, reset, and feel safe. The Hays CISD Education Foundation invests directly in teachers and students right here in Hays CISD. Paws Shelter of Central Texas - Dripping Springs gives animals a second chance at a home. Friends of the Buda Library work quietly and consistently to make sure our community has access to resources, programs, and a place to belong. And the parents behind our PTAs and booster clubs show up week after week to make sure our kids and schools have everything they need to thrive.

Different missions. The same heart.

I am honored to support organizations like these through events, volunteering, and simply showing up.

If any of these organizations mean something to you, drop their name in the comments. Let us take a moment today to celebrate the work happening right here in our community.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher Buda Living

Share your first day photos in the comments.The first day of school is one of the most photographed mornings of the year...
08/13/2026

Share your first day photos in the comments.

The first day of school is one of the most photographed mornings of the year.

The new backpack. The nervous smile. The excitement. The deep breath before a new chapter begins.

Whether your child is attending public school, private school, charter school, homeschool, or college, today marks a fresh start filled with new opportunities.

We love watching our community grow, one first day at a time.

We would love to celebrate your students with you.

Jessie Clayton
Publisher, Buda Living

Advertiser Feature - Tariq, the owner of 1-800-JunkPro of AustinIf you have ever needed junk hauled or a dumpster droppe...
08/11/2026

Advertiser Feature - Tariq, the owner of 1-800-JunkPro of Austin

If you have ever needed junk hauled or a dumpster dropped off in Central Texas, there is a good chance you have heard of Tariq and 1-800-JunkPro.

He is a Marine Corps veteran, and he runs his business on two principles: tell the truth and show up on time. That is it. Two-hour arrival window for junk removal, hit every time. Dumpster delivery from 7 AM to 7 PM, no surprises.

I got to know Tariq through networking, and we started SAMNA, a monthly networking meetup I co-host at Topgolf. It has become one of my favorite parts of the month. South Austin and North Austin business owners in the same space, no pitch decks, no agenda. Just good conversations that happen because people actually have room to talk.

Need junk hauled or a dumpster dropped off? Tariq’s got you.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher of Buda Living

08/08/2026

Happy National Pickleball Day.

RacFit is a tennis, pickleball, fitness, and social club right here in Buda! They bringing something this community has needed for a long time, eight regulation pickleball courts, four of them covered, programming for all ages and skill levels, and a space built as much for community connection as for competition.

More than a court. A place to show up, get moving, and meet your neighbors. The Cantina is a great place for a meeting or quiet place to get some work done. Open to the public.

We are excited to have RacFit in the pages of Buda Living.

Visit goracfit.com to explore memberships and upcoming programs.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher, Buda Living

08/06/2026

Weekend plans? Your Buda Bingo card is calling.

This is the last weekend to fill it up.

Through August 10, explore locally owned shops, restaurants, sweet treats, live music, and more across downtown Buda, collecting stickers from participating businesses for chances to win local prizes.

Every stop is a reason to discover something new. Every square is a vote for the small businesses that make this community worth showing up for.

Turn in completed cards by August 14.

Pick up a card at participating businesses, the Buda Welcome Center, the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce, or Buda City Hall.

Got a completed card? Drop a photo in the comments. I would love to see it.

Find all the details and participating stops at budaedc.com/budabingo.

Jessie Clayton, Publisher Buda Living

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