On May 2, the parking lot at the Cabela's store along the I-35 frontage in Buda filled up with flashing lights instead of shoppers, as a multi-agency emergency response converged on the outdoor retail giant.
The Buda Police Department posted a "Happening now!" video on Facebook showing several emergency vehicles and officers clustered outside the large store. In the clip, units from the Hays County Sheriff's Office, the Buda Fire Department, San Marcos emergency services, and Eally Medical ER Buda are visible at the scene. The post does not say why they responded, and it offers no information on injuries, arrests, or what triggered the call.
What Officials Have Said So Far
In its Facebook post, the Buda Police Department labels the clip "Happening now!" and describes it as an active response at the Cabela's store in Buda. The post names four agencies on scene: the Hays County Sheriff's Office, Buda Fire Department, San Marcos emergency services, and an Eally Medical ER unit. Beyond that roll call, officials do not provide any detail about what kind of incident they are handling, whether anyone was hurt, or if anyone was taken into custody.
Where The Response Took Place
The video shows the parking lot and immediate area around Cabela's at 15570 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road in Buda, part of the large Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's complex that towers over I-35 between Austin and San Antonio. That address matches the one listed on Cabela's official store page. Emergency vehicles in the footage appear to be positioned in parts of the parking lot and near the frontage road, which could temporarily affect access and traffic in the immediate area.
Why So Many Agencies Showed Up
Hays County operates a centralized emergency communications office that takes calls and dispatches units for multiple departments across the county. That shared system is why it is common to see municipal police, county deputies, fire crews, and medical responders at the same scene, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office. The county describes this coordinated approach in its support services overview on Hays County's site. City and county emergency officials have been contacted for additional details, and any response will be reflected in an update.
What Nearby Residents Should Do
People in the area of the I-35 frontage road near Cabela's are advised to steer clear of the scene while responders work and to follow instructions from officers and other personnel on site. For verified information, residents can monitor the Buda Police Department's Facebook page or check the City of Buda police page. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call the Buda Police nonemergency line at 512-393-7896.
