Speaker Series 2025 – Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Event Details
- Date: 2025 Speaker Series
- Location: Gruene Hall, New Braunfels, TX
- Doors & Buffet: 9:00 a.m.
- Program: 10:00 a.m.
- Format: Live panel discussion moderated by Mattson Rainer
- Presented by: United Way of Comal County
Fees/Admission
$125 per person
Seats for this event are limited, and with a guest of this caliber, tickets are expected to sell quickly. Secure your spot now to enjoy a morning of inspiration, connection, and community impact with Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. For sponsorship opportunities visit uwcomal.org/speaker-series-2, or to make a donation, visit uwcomal.org/donate. United Is The Way—and your support makes it possible.Reserve Your Spot Today
Description
Speaker Series 2025 – Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
United Way of Comal County is proud to announce the 2025 Speaker Series, featuring a rare and engaging panel discussion with Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters. This one-of-a-kind event will be held at the historic Gruene Hall and will be moderated by Mattson Rainer, General Manager of KGNB/KNBT Radio New Braunfels. It’s a morning designed to inspire, entertain, and unite our community—while raising funds for programs that make a difference right here in Comal County.
An Inspiring Morning at Gruene Hall
Guests will enjoy more than just a great conversation. The event begins with doors opening at 9:00 a.m. for a delicious buffet breakfast, giving attendees time to mingle, connect, and share in the spirit of community. At 10:00 a.m., the program kicks off as Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters take the stage for a live discussion moderated by Mattson Rainer.
This isn’t a concert—it’s a unique opportunity to hear personal stories, creative insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents and his band, all in the intimate, historic setting of Gruene Hall.
About Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
Billy Bob Thornton is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, and musician whose career spans decades of acclaimed work in film, television, and music. The Boxmasters, his long-time band, have earned recognition for their distinctive sound and their dedication to authentic storytelling. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear first-hand experiences from both Thornton’s film career and life on the road with the Boxmasters, delivered with humor, candor, and insight.
Local Support That Stays Local
At United Way of Comal County, we believe United Is The Way. Funds raised from the Speaker Series stay in Comal County to support essential programs—whether it’s helping a family cover a utility bill, ensuring children have access to after-school programs, or providing vital resources during emergencies.
When you attend, you’re not just enjoying a memorable morning—you’re helping strengthen the fabric of our community.
About Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters
Billy Bob Thornton is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, and musician whose career spans decades of acclaimed work in film, television, and music. The Boxmasters, his long-time band, have earned recognition for their distinctive sound and their dedication to authentic storytelling. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear first-hand experiences from both Thornton’s film career and life on the road with the Boxmasters, delivered with humor, candor, and insight.
Local Support That Stays Local
At United Way of Comal County, we believe United Is The Way. Funds raised from the Speaker Series stay in Comal County to support essential programs—whether it’s helping a family cover a utility bill, ensuring children have access to after-school programs, or providing vital resources during emergencies.
When you attend, you’re not just enjoying a memorable morning—you’re helping strengthen the fabric of our community.
