Anti-fluoride protesters used signs that said “Hear Us!” as part of a silent protest at the Jan. 3 Buda City Council meeting. (photo by Moses Leos III)

The saga involving the reintroduction of fluoride into the Buda public water system took an unexpected turn last week as city officials opted to hold on the matter in order to gather more public feedback.

Buda City Manager Kenneth Williams Thursday announced the scheduled fluoridation of the city’s water supply was put on hold, according to a press release.
The reasoning for the administrative decision was based on feedback received from Buda City Council members and the public.

However, the decision to hold on the fluoridation is not final and is temporarily in place “until the city council may revisit and make a more permanent decision,” according to the release................