Buffy the Cow — Attraction in Austin

Everyone should know that Buffy did not always reside at the fairgrounds. Originally she stood atop the Ankeny Dairy Foods building. Before there was Kwik Trip there were Ankeny Mini Marts in every neighborhood in Austin. They provided access to staple foods for many that did not have access to convenient transportation and those that enjoyed just stopping in for a quick gallon of milk or loaf of bread. Her placement on the roof of the Ankeny Dairy Foods building made her an everyday sight to all of the Ellis Junior High School students as they were transported to and from school each day. Although she is no longer a neighborhood landmark it is gratifying that in her retirement she still serves as a reminder of times past in the...

Buffy the Cow, an icon since 1966. My granddaughter loved it. It stands out near some residential homes, which makes me wonder how those people feel about staring at a cow from the front...

What can I say? Buffy is a huge breathtaking monument to dairy cows. Awe inspiring, and humbling. I feel blessed to have stood...