Events
BY ANDREW CREELMAN
July
First Timer’s Land Bridge Hike The Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy is hosting a morning hike for beginners, a two-hour excursion that will teach participants about the area’s ecology and the importance of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge. • July 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m. • Free • Salado Outdoor Classroom, 13203 Blanco Road, San Antonio • www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar-events
August
Hike the McNay Go to the McNay Art Museum to experience a unique hiking tour of the grounds. On each stop, participants will partake in drawing, sketching or mindfulness activities. • Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • $10-45 (based on membership) • 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio • www.mcnayart.org
Oddities and Curiosities Expo Find all things bizarre and out of the ordinary at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Vendors and artists will showcase eclectic antiques and jewelry along with workshops and classes for attendees. • Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $23 (admission) • Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E. Market St., San Antonio • www.odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com
2YD Toys Expo Catch a showcase of all things toys, comics and cards at the Rolling Oaks Mall. Vintage action figures, dolls and props will be on display and for sale. • Aug. 2-3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free • Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio • www.facebook.com/2ydtoysexpo 1st Annual San Antonio’s BBQ Festival The festival will have barbecue and drinks from local vendors, food trucks, restaurants and chefs, plus a lineup of live music and unlimited tastings. • Aug. 10, 3-7 p.m. • $23 (admission) • The Social Spot, 930 Broadway St., San Antonio • www.facebook.com/sabbqfest
2nd Annual Alamo Delta Waterfowl Banquet This banquet will showcase what the waterfowling world has to offer with dinner, networking and entertainment. Auctions and raffles for gear and hunting supplies will be held and youth tickets are $10. • Aug. 22, 6 p.m. • $65 (admission) • Christopher Hall, 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio • www.deltawaterfowl.org Back to School Supply Drive Get to the base of the Tower of the Americas for a back-to-school supply drive. Items include backpacks, notebooks, binders, crayons, pencils, glue, erasers and more. All donations go to local students in need.
• August 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd., San Antonio • www.toweroftheamericas.com
Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/ Half Marathon
Durango Fest Head to this live music and entertainment festival at the El Corona Event Center to see live performances from an array of definitive bands and artists of the Mexican Duranguense scene. • August 23, 9 p.m. • $60 (admission) • El Corona Event Center, 7535 W. Hwy. 90, San Antonio • www.eventmania.com
Head to Lady Bird Johnson Park to compete in either a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon for awareness towards mental health needs. The race is laid-back, self-timed and on a flat course. • Aug. 16, 7:30-11:30 a.m. • $37-$45 (tickets) • Lady Bird Johnson Park,
• 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio • www.runsignup.com/race/tx/sanantonio/ runformentalhealth5K10Ksanantonio
Texas Public Education Funding in 2025
Thank you, Texas Lawmakers, for HB 2. Let’s keep going!
New funding provided in House Bill 2
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Needed to keep up with inflation since 2019
Needed to match the national average in per-pupil spending
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