The Hays County Youth Livestock Show got off to a frigid start last week, as winter storm Enzo blew into the area, bringing an unusual dusting of snow to Dripping Springs. But that didn’t stop hundreds of dedicated young kids from showing up.
The event, held at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, is an opportunity for 4-H and FFA members from across Hays County to exhibit their project work. On Sunday evening, Jan. 19, students with ag mechanics and homeskills projects checked in to prepare for the next day’s judging. One of those students was Tex Burklund, a senior at Johnson High School. He was exhibiting an Oliver 66 tractor that he had restored.
“My great grandfather bought it at the Robinson Oliver dealership in Creedmore,” Tex said. “He bought it new, and drove it home two miles away. It stayed within 10 miles of where it was bought for its entire life, which is around 75 years. The furthest it’s ever gone is here, right now, in Dripping Springs.”
