Off-topic, but do any of youse guys live in the Kyle-Buda area?  Thinking about getting out in the country-ish.

Thanks, Paul

42 minutes ago, PaulieD said:

Off-topic, but do any of youse guys live in the Kyle-Buda area?  Thinking about getting out in the country-ish.

Thanks, Paul

Jeff Howe lives in Buda

I have stayed in the area a few times

I personally think it’s a very cool town and a good spot, but others could say otherwise 

My dad was the manager of the Foremost Dairy Farm back in the 50s and we lived in Buda.

Edited May 24May 24 by GoHorns1

When I was in HS in the late 60’s, we played at Buda. Their water had so much sulfur in it no one took a shower. That was the smelliest bus I’ve ever been on. 
I would expect that they’ve made improvements since then. 

Currently renting a house in kyle till the house on my ranch is renovated in fentress. 

My wife's parents live in Kyle. They love it. Great restaurant selection too. 

I was by Hays HS the other day and looks like they're getting an indoor facility. Looked really nice. 

We sold our house in Buda a couple of years ago, but only relocated to San Marcos because of my wife's work.

More restaurants/bars are popping up every week, it seems. There's plenty to do away from the I-35 corridor.

I live in Buda, on the west side.  My son has a house on the east side.  I've lived in the general area for almost 60 years, but in Buda for only 10 years.  Traffic is getting worse by the day/month/year.  I never go into Austin unless I'm heading to a UT game or it's something that I can't do/attend without it.

21 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Jeff Howe lives in Buda

I have stayed in the area a few times

I personally think it’s a very cool town and a good spot, but others could say otherwise 

Thanks man, I shot @Jeff Howe a message.

We are both old and I refuse to pay out the wazoo for a house in Austin.  Just need a small yard, with a few small trees (I have about 20 mature oaks and hackberry and they are hades when they drop their leaves), and a pool for the grand kids.  

17 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

We sold our house in Buda a couple of years ago, but only relocated to San Marcos because of my wife's work.

More restaurants/bars are popping up every week, it seems. There's plenty to do away from the I-35 corridor.

Gotcha.

I've already adopted Brooklyns down South in Buda, and like the 6 creeks area because it is way thew heck out of the maddening traffic.  620 now is murder.

20 hours ago, Rick said:

When I was in HS in the late 60’s, we played at Buda. Their water had so much sulfur in it no one took a shower. That was the smelliest bus I’ve ever been on. 
I would expect that they’ve made improvements since then. 

They have, but I'm still getting the water softener/conditioner whole house, and a r/o system under the sink.  Save the plumbing.

20 hours ago, Hank South said:

My wife's parents live in Kyle. They love it. Great restaurant selection too. 

I was by Hays HS the other day and looks like they're getting an indoor facility. Looked really nice. 

Well, if I pull this off, there's a big OLED TV at Best Buy with my name on it😄.  BBQ and brew is on me.

22 hours ago, PaulieD said:

Off-topic, but do any of youse guys live in the Kyle-Buda area?  Thinking about getting out in the country-ish.

Thanks, Paul

That is the South Austin suburbs!!  I liked playing the Plum Creek golf course, though.

Just now, Burnt Orange Horn said:

That is the South Austin suburbs!!  I liked playing the Plum Creek golf course, though.

Awesome, that was my next post!  Course is a stone's throw from 6 creeks, and I have a bunch of balls that I need to lose🤣

On 5/24/2026 at 8:41 PM, Jeff Howe said:

We sold our house in Buda a couple of years ago, but only relocated to San Marcos because of my wife's work.

More restaurants/bars are popping up every week, it seems. There's plenty to do away from the I-35 corridor.

Looks like we will have our home in 6 Creeks complete in October.  I'll check the schedule, start the grill, and ice down the Yeti for a game watch for OTF members who can come.  P

On 5/25/2026 at 2:17 PM, PaulieD said:

Gotcha.

I've already adopted Brooklyns down South in Buda, and like the 6 creeks area because it is way thew heck out of the maddening traffic.  620 now is murder.

Roxie's is good diner food.  Met a friend there for lunch about a month ago and had the chicken fried steak.  The restaurant is owned by Scott Roberts, who owns the Salt Lick.  It's in the Buda Grail &Mill location where Valentina's used to be.

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Guys - if anyone has any sage advice on mover companies, or anything related to moving, please forward.  Trying to get all my (non Oregon) ducks in a row (sorry Joe).  

Thanks!  Paul

On 5/24/2026 at 9:10 PM, southpaw said:

I live in Buda, on the west side.  My son has a house on the east side.  I've lived in the general area for almost 60 years, but in Buda for only 10 years.  Traffic is getting worse by the day/month/year.  I never go into Austin unless I'm heading to a UT game or it's something that I can't do/attend without it.

Wnen we come to Austin to visit: my bro in Buda, my daughter up near Domain, my son way out 71/Sweetwater. Scattered. Bro is only around a few weeks ago year - mainly in home in Costa Rica.