Buda Police Department

Official account of the Buda Police Department. In case of emergency call 911, this page not monitored 24/7.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF KIDD!

Join us in wishing Chief Kidd a very happy birthday!

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As summer begins, @Buda_Police and @KylePolice are working to educate the public on the correct usage of off-highway vehicles within their respective cities.

Learn more: https://t.co/lHuFCYLZ7k

[Hays Free Press || News-Dispatch @haysfreepress]

A vehicle was struck by a train in Buda on Main Street in the morning of Tuesday, June 2, after the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, according to @Buda_Police. The driver and sole occupant were transported to a local hospital and are in stable condition.

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Officers with the Buda Police Department are on scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a train. All railroad crossings on Main Street are blocked. Please seek alternate routes.
No injuries are reported at this time.

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FLOCK SAFETY ALERT FOR FELONY BUDA CASE RESULTS IN ARREST

In the afternoon of May 8th, 2026, officers with the Buda Police Department took a report for a series of thefts that occurred at the Buda @HEB …

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Let us never forget.
Today we remember and honor.

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2/2 Detectives with the BPD, in coordination with the @Austin_Police, concluded that a shooting that occurred in the 500 blk of Main Street on 5/17/26 was tied to the shooting spree that occurred in south Austin between Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Sunday, May 17, 2026.

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1/2 See full News Release on FB and IG.

SHOOTING IN BUDA TIED TO AUSTIN SHOOTING SPREE

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2/2 No, we don't like to be the "fun sheriff", but these rules are in place to keep everyone safe.

If you see a violation, please call dispatch at [phone] with the location, description, and direction of travel.

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1/2 It's summertime!
As kiddos start their summer today and have fun in the outdoors, please join us in keeping them safe by following the laws and ordinances around golf carts and other off-highway vehicles.

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Rain continues... plan your route. #DriveLikeATexan and to conditions. If you see pooling water, turn around don't drown. #mayshowers

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2/2 On 5/13/2026 just before 11:30PM, Officers were dispatched to the 219mm of SB IH-35 for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle- driver later pronounced deceased. See our Facebook and Instagram for full news release.

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1/2 Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Lujan.
If you witnessed the accident, please reach out to our department.

[Hays Free Press || News-Dispatch @haysfreepress]

BREAKING: @Buda_Police, including its Accident Investigations Unit and Crime Victim Liaison, and Hays County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Sandra Bryant are investigating a motorcycle accident that resulted in one fatality Wednesday, May 13.

Full story: https://t.co/hrrEvs7bhR

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Buda police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects connected to a series of gas station burglaries that investigators have nicknamed the “Jack and Jill” cases.
https://t.co/ViFIzuHHZn

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Stats and activity for April 2026.

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To all our officers, professional staff, and you and yours-

We wish you a happy and safe Mother's Day.

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5:10pm
Roadway is clear.

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Weather Advisory - Traffic Alert

3:50pm
As the heavy rain and high winds are rolling in, two trees are down blocking a lane on RM 967 at Vanessa's Way.
The Buda Fire Department is on the way to get them cut and removed from the roadway.

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3:50pm
Roadway is clear

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🚨#BudaTraffic Alert🚨
3:00pm
There has been a rollover accident on the Northbound IH-35 access road at Glen View Lane near America's Auto Auction.
Traffic is slow moving.
Minor injuries reported at this time.
Expect delays. Consider alternate routes.
Stay tuned for updates.