by SANDRA GRIZZLE
As in years past, Hope Palacios is always on the starting line for the annual Capitol 10,000 race in Austin and last Sunday was no exception for the 77-year-old Buda resident. Palacios, who serves as a great role model for all senior citizens, crossed the finish line with a time of 1:36:02 giving her 5th place in the age division of 75-79. On the younger side, Jazmyn Uresti of Buda earned a 1st place ribbon in the age bracket of 16-19. Her time was clocked at 46:44. Congratulations to both ladies.
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Congratulations also go out to long time Buda residents Benita and Douglas Gunn who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6.
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The Story of the Kuykendall family, who had the largest cattle ranch in Hays County from the years 1902 until 1965, is the latest documentary completed by the Hays County Historical Commission. The ranch, known as the 101 Ranch, was located between Buda and Kyle. A showing of this film will be held on Thursday, April 18, following lunch at the Onion Creek Senior Citizens Center in Buda. The Buda center is located 420 Bartons Crossing, just off FM 2770.
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Onion Creek Senior Citizens elected new officers last week for their nine-member board of directors. Chairperson for the coming year is Carolyn Hesser, Vice-Chairperson is JoAnn Keller, Secretary is Judi Wolfe and Donna Sinner is Treasurer. The senior citizens meet every Thursday in Buda. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. for coffee, games and visiting and lunch is served at noon. Additional activities include: crafts every Monday morning at 9 a.m.; quilting every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. and games Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. For more information call (512) 468-4451.
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Birthday wishes go out to Alice Carrillo on April 12; Carol Lee on April 14; Mitch Johnson on April 16.
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Doors open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 for the annual Buda High Forever Reunion at the “old high school” for former students, teachers and Bulldog friends. Join your classmates in renewing old friends, making new ones and enjoying a good meal along with lots of laughs.
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Mark your calendar for the upcoming Buda 4-H Club Rabies/Vaccine Clinic. The clinic will be held Saturday, April 20 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Buda Vo-Ag Complex on FM 2770 (between Loop 4 & FM 1626). Dr. Sellman with Town and Country Vet Hospital provides the clinic. All proceeds will directly benefit Buda 4-H Club and scholarships for kids.
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Driving down Main Street Buda be sure to notice the 1898 Store. The old rock building now has a very nice “clean” look!
