H.R. No. 1332 is a resolution honoring Helen and Rene Alcala posthumously with the 2025 Local Legends Award during Buda's Official Birthday Celebration on April 5, 2025. The Local Legends Award, established in 2022 by the Buda City Council, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community, embodying the spirit of Buda. Helen and Rene Alcala are celebrated for their impact through their restaurant, Helen's Casa Alde, which was the first Mexican restaurant in Buda and served as a beloved gathering place for the community.
Helen Alcala, a third-generation native of Buda, worked in child nutrition before opening the restaurant in 1980 with her husband, Pedro. After her passing in 2017, her son Rene took over and continued to uphold the restaurant's legacy, even after facing challenges such as a fire in 2020. He adapted by reopening the restaurant as a food truck, maintaining the welcoming atmosphere and his mother's recipes until his own passing in 2022. The resolution pays tribute to their enduring contributions to Buda's dining scene and recognizes their lasting influence on the community.