Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
Congratulations to 17-year-old Chrissie Smith of Buda, who recently earned the Gold Award in Girl Scouts which is the highest level of recognition. Smith, a student at Hays High School, completed a project called Find-A-Tomb which consists of an electronic catalog of tombstones in cemeteries in the Buda/Kyle area. She uploaded each picture to the USGenWeb Project archives website for genealogical research. Smith is the daughter of Randall and Sandra Smith.
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Congressman Lloyd Doggett paid a visit to the Onion Creek Senior Citizens Center in Buda on Thursday, June 3. Congressman Doggett talked about the new health insurance reform in relation to seniors and answered questions presented to him.
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Birthday wishes go out to Shirley Battles and Mary Plavidal on June 10; former Buda residents Maggie Porterfield on June 10 and her mom Margot Porterfield on June 11; Reva Jergens on June 12; Maria Diaz on June 13; Ron Bell and Debbie Thames on June 15.
Like to play Texas Hold-em? A tournament sponsored by the Buda Lions Club will be held on Sunday, June 27, starting at 2 p.m., benefiting the Onion Creek Senior Citizens Center building fund. Registration is $30 donation. Good prizes, good snacks, good fun. For information contact Richard Harlow by email at [email protected] or give him a call at 512-626-4038.
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The City of Buda’s Parks and Recreation Department will present a free movie in the park on Friday, June 11. The movie “Monsters vs. Aliens” is rated PG and starts at 9 p.m. Seating is on the grass so bring a lawn chair or blanket.
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Buda City Hall is ready for Flag Day with new American and Texas flags flying high. Be sure to fly your red, white and blue on Monday, June 14, in honor of Flag Day.
