Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton is returning to Texas for a charity weekend that blends music, conversation, and community support. Thornton and his band The Boxmasters will headline a benefit show at Gruene Hall to aid the United Way of Comal County in the wake of devastating Fourth of July floods that swept across Texas.
The benefit is part of United Way’s Speaker Series. The Gruene Hall concert has already sold out, but fans can participate in a related event the same day as Thornton’s appearance. A Gristmill River Restaurant buffet breakfast will feature Thornton in a rare behind-the-scenes chat about his music and career with Mattson Rainer, general manager of KNBT/KGNB Radio, from 9 to 11 a.m. on September 25. Tickets for the breakfast are $125.
The United Way of Comal County, founded in New Braunfels 80 years ago, funds more than 30 local nonprofits. Proceeds from the event will go directly to flood relief efforts for those affected by the tragedies of the Fourth of July floods, which claimed lives across the state.
Thornton has had a long acting career since the 1980s, appearing in nearly 70 films and earning an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Sling Blade. He currently stars as Tommy Norris on Landman, which recently wrapped filming season 2.
The Boxmasters were founded by Thornton and Grammy-winning musician J.D. Andrews in 2007. The group released its 19th album, Pepper Tree Hill, on July 11.
Commentary and value:
– This event showcases how actors and musicians can mobilize fan interest to support disaster relief and local nonprofits.
– The pairing of music with a Q&A offers fans a deeper look into Thornton’s career while supporting a meaningful cause.
– Gruene Hall and the Gristmill’s breakfast format provide an intimate, fundraising-oriented experience that complements the public concert.
– For readers, the story highlights ongoing community recovery efforts in Texas and the ways celebrities contribute beyond film and television.
Summary: Billy Bob Thornton is leveraging a charity double-header in Gruene, Texas, to raise funds for flood relief through United Way of Comal County, combining a sold-out concert with a breakfast-and-chat event. The initiative ties together Thornton’s music career with his acting fame to support local nonprofits in the wake of recent floods. Positive note: the effort reflects continued community resilience and philanthropic collaboration.