Editor’s note: We recommend contacting venues directly to ensure events are still running this week.
Tuesday, July 8
The Warning | 8 p.m. | The Aztec Theatre | $119+ | Join this Mexican rock band from Monterrey during their iconic “Keep Me Fed World Tour 2025.”
Wednesday, July 9
Steak Night | 6 p.m. | Gimme Gimme | $25+ | Come order a Texas Ribeye au poivre with a side of duck fat waffle fries for a special price.
Thursday, July 10
Disco Alfresco with Soul Control | 7-10 p.m. | Civic Park | Free | The park is transforming into an open-air dance floor every Thursday for the rest of July — with DJ tunes and a family-friendly feel.
Friday, July 11
MidSummer Night’s Dream Run | 8:15 p.m. | McAllister Park | $40+ | Dress in your best fae finery at this whimsical evening run benefiting Marrow Match.
Saturday, July 12
Get Fit at Hemisfair with MacFit Athletics | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden | Free with reservation | Folks of all fitness levels are welcome at this inclusive 45-minute circuit class to get your weekend started.
$230,000. That’s the fundraising goal for this campaign to support Camp Mystic campers and their families. Anything donated here will go toward therapy costs for the girls and their loved ones following their harrowing experiences.
The need for blood donations often increases after a natural disaster. If you feel like rolling up your sleeve, South Texas Blood & Tissue has nine donation centers in San Antonio and the surrounding area.
Learn
Unfortunately, some people use tragedies as a time to profiteer and take advantage of others’ kindness. Before donating to a cause, we recommend brushing up on some tips to recognize scams and fake fundraisers, including free tools to check a charity’s legitimacy. (NBC DFW)
Pets
Kerrville Pets Alive is collecting pet supply donations at 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville. The nonprofit also has a resource you can use to help reunite lost pets, report missing pets, and for anyone who finds an animal.
Concert
Shakira is donating a portion of the proceeds from her rescheduled Alamodome show to flood relief efforts. The Colombian singer-songwriter made the announcement before the show this past weekend, and took to social media to write, “San Antonio, my heart is with you.” (KSAT)
Gallery
Sometimes, pictures are the only way to truly understand the gravity of a disaster. This gallery helps put into perspective the devastation in Central and South Texas. Still unsure where to donate? CBS News rounded up some more local options. (My San Antonio + CBS News)
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Post of the Day
Here’s an example of our community stepping up — just one instance among endless good Samaritans doing their part. Peep the comments on the right of the post with people offering to cover hotel stays for flood victims. There are dozens of them.
Send in any other examples you see. We’ll be rounding them up in a future newsletter.
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What can I even write here today? Watching a community rally together is one of the only sources of comfort at a time like this. Here’s one more resource you can use to help in whatever way you see fit: The Texas Tribune is offering advice for mental health treatment options, specific drives + items in need, insurance claims, and recovery assistance.
I’ll be holding my loved ones a little tighter for a while.
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