Ok kids, make the next few days of your summer vacation really good ones. Ready or not, school starts again on Monday, Aug. 25. There will be over 17,000 students walking through the doors of our 13 elementary, three middle and three high schools. Here’s to a good year for all students, teachers and parents and remember everyone to drive with care and no talking on cell phones in school zones!
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The festivals continue in downtown Buda…next up is the Buda Fire Department’s Fire Fest on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29 and 30. There will be great music, great food and great competition among hundreds of firemen.
Coming on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27 the Buda Chamber of Commerce will kick off Fajita Fiesta. There will be cook offs, music, food and lots of money prizes along with trophies and certificates. Contact the chamber office to get involved.
The Third Thursday night dance is this week at the Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda. The Dean of Country Band will provide music. The kitchen will be open from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and music will start at 6 p.m. The senior center is located at 420 Barton’s Crossing, just off FM 2770.
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A new business has opened in Buda that is just for little ones. Tania van Bree has opened My Munchkin Music for infants and children up to five years old. Classes will be held at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church at 723 RR 967. Contact Tania by email at tania@mymunchkinmusic.com or give her a call at 512-699-2071.
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Birthday wishes go out to Jim Morgan on Aug. 21; Gene Luna on Aug. 23; Joan Britton and Charles Malone on Aug. 25; Shirley Sears on Aug. 26.
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Passing through Johnson City over the weekend, there were signs around saying “Pray for Rain” along with blue ribbons. We may need to try that around here!
