(Cattle Call Week is underway)….It began Saturday with the annual Chili Cook-Off.

The event was held at Plaza Park in Brawley, and again it drew a large crowd. When it was all over the 1st place chili went to Brawley Firefighter's Kick Ash Chili. 2nd Place went to Mingo’s Full House Chili, and 3rd place went to Los Chiles Calientes. Peoples Choice was awarded to Thermal Chile. The Best Booth award went to Chile Of Brawley. Tonight is the Kick-off Mixer at Las Chabelas. Tuesday is the Cowboy Poetry at the Stockman’s Club. Mariachi night is Wednesday. It starts at 6:00 pm.