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Something old, something renewed: Senior couples in Buda say, 'I do,' again.

KUT 90.5 | By Maya Fawaz,
Patricia Lim
Published February 14, 2023 at 6:00 AM CST
Two people kiss in front of a wall of red and white roses.
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Sarah and Tom Harkins kiss after renewing their vows at Buda Oaks, a senior community center, on Friday

Three couples renewed their wedding vows and were pronounced, still, husband and wife at a senior community center in Buda on Friday.

A "Wedding this way" arrow near the entrance of a community room
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A sign points in the direction of the wedding vow renewal ceremony.
A couple holding hands stands in front of people seated in a community room.
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Sarah and Tom Harkins, who have been married for 34 years, renew their vows in front of neighbors and staff Friday. At first, Sarah tried setting up Tom with her next-door neighbor. She organized a double date, but was secretly relieved when their plans fell through. They started dating shortly after.
A woman plays piano in front of people in a room
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Mildred Litteral plays piano as the three couples approach the alter.
A closeup of to hands
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The Harkins hold hands during the ceremony.
A couple holds on to a knife as they cut a cake together
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Jinny and Richard Harlow cut a wedding cake together after renewing their vows. They fell in love while working together at UT’s University Co-Op in 1970.
A man kisses a woman wearing a wedding veil.
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Mary Liz and Carl Deichmann kiss after renewing their vows. The couple has been together for more than 60 years.
A hand with painted nails and a wedding ring
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Jinny and Richard Harlow have been married for 48 years.
Valentine's Day hearts with photos of couples decorate a tree
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Hearts with photos of couples decorate a tree at the senior center.

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Maya Fawaz
Maya Fawaz is KUT's Hays County reporter. Got a tip? Email her at mfawaz@kut.org. Follow her on Twitter @mayagfawaz.
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Patricia Lim
Patricia Lim is a photo and video journalist at KUT and KUTX. Got a tip? Email her at plim@kut.org. Follow her on Twitter @limpatricia97.
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