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The non profit that hosts the event said they lost 100% of military participation for the show due to the government shutdown.

SAN MARCOS, Texas — A Central Texas nonprofit airshow has been grounded just a week before takeoff, citing the federal government shutdown as the reason for its last-minute cancellation.

Organizers of the Texas Capital Airshow announced Wednesday that the annual event scheduled for November 1 and 2 at the San Marcos Regional Airport will not move forward this year after losing all military participation due to the shutdown.

They said the event, which partially relied on aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force and Navy aviators and aircrafts, was stripped of 70% of its scheduled performances.

“It makes no sense at that point to put on a watered down air show. It wouldn't be right for our sponsors, it wouldn't be right for the attendees,” Erick O’Connor said.

O’Connor, director of operations for the Texas Capital Airshow, said two years of preparation went into the event, organized fully by a team of volunteers. “I can tell you that from May till now, it's been about 60 to 70 hours a week,” O’Connor said.

The air show, hosted by Wings and Warriors, raises money for veterans and first responders struggling with post-traumatic stress [PTSD] and suicidal ideation. Tim Scherer, president of the non-profit, created it back in 2017 after first responders helped salvage items from his burning home.

“Veterans and first responders, they see some very traumatic things on a daily basis, and instead of dealing with that, what we all do is push that down instead,” Scherer said. “Our goal as the Wings and Warriors Foundation is to make sure that when these men and women come knocking on the last door on the block, that door is open.”

So, Scherer said it was crushing to ultimately cancel the show.

“The future of the air show, the future of our foundation, rode on the decision that we made that day,’ Scherer said. “It was either lose an incredible amount of money and put on a substandard show, or lose a great amount of money and survive to fight another day.”

Still, organizers remain hopeful. Despite the setback, social media comments show strong community support for bringing the event back next year.

“It gives us the opportunity to make the next air show that much better,” O’Connor said.

Organizers said those who already bought tickets can keep them for next year’s event rescheduled for November. If you prefer a refund, you can request one via email 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2025 at info@texascapitalairshow.com, or you can choose to donate their purchase to Wings and Warriors.

Something big is taking shape along the busy I-35 corridor, and drivers from Austin to San Antonio are starting to notice. Steel beams and towering concrete panels now mark the spot where San Marcos’ own Buc-ee’s will eventually welcome road-trippers, commuters and late-night snack seekers.

Six months after the ceremonial groundbreaking, the 74,000-square-foot travel center is unmistakably on the rise at the southwest corner of I-35 and Yarrington Road. Motorists can already glimpse the outline of what will become 128 fueling stations, including spaces for electric vehicles and a full-on Buc-ee’s experience.

The project’s path to this moment stretches back more than a year. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings, Buc-ee’s registered the San Marcos site in August 2024, but shovels finally hit dirt on January 29.

The $47.2 million project broke ground when Buc-ee’s founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III joined San Marcos and Hays County leaders to turn the first shovelfuls of dirt. At that event, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson called the groundbreaking "a momentous occasion," adding that Buc-ee’s is "way more than a travel stop—it’s an experience."

With an opening date aiming for May 26, 2026, the travel center is expected to create roughly 175 full-time jobs with Buc-ee’s well-known high starting wages and benefits. It will also give travelers a convenient southbound option to complement the chain’s massive New Braunfels store about 30 minutes away.

Buc-ee’s has not provided a fresh construction update since the groundbreaking, but the walls rising on the property signal steady progress For now, the beaver logo hasn’t yet appeared on the skyline, but the building’s growing skeleton makes clear that one of Texas’ most famous road-trip destinations is well on its way to joining the San Marcos landscape.

MySA reached out to Buc-ee’s and the City of San Marcos for comment.

Find it: 3245 N. I-35, San Marcos, TX 78606

A major grocery giant is reinvesting in San Marcos, promising to shake up how locals shop in the fast-growing Central Texas town. Construction has officially begun on a sprawling new location along the busy I-35 corridor, giving residents and commuters a long-awaited alternative to the crowded existing stores.

H-E-B has broken ground on its third San Marcos store, a $30 million, 118,945-square-foot supermarket set to open by late 2026. Construction was slated to begin September 1, according to state filings, with the project aiming to be completed by October 2026. All Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation fiings are subject to change without notice.

The store will occupy 17.7 acres at McCarty Lane and I-35, providing a full-service alternative to the two Hopkins Street locations near Texas State University. Inside, the new H-E-B promises a flagship shopping experience. The store will feature the city’s first True Texas BBQ restaurant, a full bakery and tortilleria, an expansive meat market and seafood counter, a Sushiya sushi bar and the popular Meal Simple ready-to-eat section, according to a 2024 news release.

Shoppers will also find a beer and wine department with tasting stations, a large Blooms floral shop, and a Texas Front Porch area stocked with outdoor-living and grilling gear. Outside, curbside pickup, home delivery, a fuel station and car wash will make it a true one-stop hub.

City officials estimate the store will create around 450 jobs, including more than 200 full-time positions, reinforcing San Marcos’ growth as one of Central Texas’ fastest-expanding communities.

Excitement over the groundbreaking first surfaced on r/SanMarcos subreddit, where Reddit user Afraid_Praline7029 posted a photo of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality construction notice with the caption, "It’s official – H-E-B has started." The note lists September 2028 as the projected end date instead of October 2026, but MySA was unable to confirm the timeline prior to publication.

H-E-B has two stores in San Marcos — 641 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666 and 200 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666 — but replies to the Reddit thread make it sound like residents are thrilled about the larger third store.

"Finally!!! I’m so tired of fighting traffic across town to go to the store. I believe the city gave them till December of 2026 to be open for business. Which shouldn’t be a problem, H-E-B moves fast," wrote Reddit user BasicGunNut.

User CNBGVepp added, "Area definitely needs a large, new H-E-B… normal residents shouldn’t have to fight through campus traffic to get groceries. Welcome addition." And Reddit user Coopacoopacoopa said, "Hopefully this alleviates how insanely busy the other 2 are."

With heavy equipment already at work and crews from DNTConstruction, LLC preparing the site, San Marcos residents are watching closely as the city’s newest and most ambitious grocery store takes shape.

A nostalgic toy shop is temporarily making its way back to San Antonio. Call it an early Christmas miracle. Toys "R" Us recently announced that it will open at the city's North Star Mall for the holiday season. Children and adults alike can look forward to browsing the company's familiar assortment of LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, NERF, and other brands, inside a portion of the old Forever 21 space under Round 1, a mall spokesperson tells MySA.

"This next phase of growth brings the magic of Toys 'R' Us to even more communities across the country — just in time for the holidays — and delivers the joyful shopping experience that has made us a trusted destination for generations," Executive Vice President of Toys "R" Us at WHP Global Jamie Uitdenhowen said in a press release.

It will prove much more convenient for Alamo City families who were making the trip out to San Marcos for their last-minute, winter shopping sprees. It also marks a strong return to the aisles after a rocky few years.

The company filed for bankruptcy nearly a decade ago and closed its final stores in 2018, then again in 2021. Since then, it's stayed afloat with smaller outlets inside malls like the Tanger Outlets and inside larger retail chains like Macy's.

Conditions started to look up following WHP Global, the brand's parent company's partnership with Go! Retail Group in 2023. The following year, new flagship stores were unveiled in the U.S., and it expanded into both airports and cruise ships.

San Antonio isn't the only Texas city seeing a seasonal opening. Additional pop-ups are already underway in Grapevine and Lubbock.

Specific dates and hours for the local store have not been released, but a mall spokesperson says it "should open at the end of this month." This story will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

"This holiday marks an important step in our expansion strategy for the Toys 'R' Us brand," CEO of Go! Retail Group Gideon Schlessinger wrote in a statement. "Through both flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops, we are delivering the same experience nationwide, strengthening our presence while meeting consumer demand during the most important season of the year."

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