On Saturday, Feb. 1, the Buda Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Ground Dog Day at the Buda Amphitheater & City Park. A dachshund named Nacho was selected to be the honorary “ground dog.” According to the city, “Nacho has chosen and he says we’ll have six more weeks of winter!”

Nacho, the dachshund chosen to be the city of Buda’s first “ground dog,” dressed up for the event. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BUDA)

Pictured, Nacho emerges from his house. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BUDA)

: Musician Juan Alcazar plays music to enhance the ambiance of the market. (PHOTO BY MIKEY BROWN)

After Nacho’s announcement of 6 more weeks of winter, community members were invited to enjoy the market, featuring local artisans. (PHOTO BY MIKEY BROWN)