Buda Lions move Wiener Dog races to new site

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Moses Leos III on February 4, 2019

By Moses Leos III

Impending construction at Buda City Park is pushing organizers of the annual wiener dog races to seek a change of venue.

According to the Buda Lions Club website, the 22nd annual Buda Country Fair and Wiener Dog Races is slated to be held April 27-28 on property north of Buck’s Backyard on FM 1626.

Buda Lions Club officials said a move was necessary for the 2019 event after Buda opted to close City Park for a 12-month period to start on renovations. While there had been di...

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