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megan.wehring on March 24, 2022

Buda’s Local Legend

Staff Report

BUDA — The Buda City Council named Jim Hollis, former mayor and retired President of the Emergency Service District Board #2, as the city’s first ‘Local Legend’ in honor of his long history of service to the community.

The award will be presented at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, during the inaugural founder’s day celebration, Buda’s Birthday, at the Buda Amphitheater and City Park. The Local Legend Award is a new honor the city will bestow annua...

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