Austin, San Antonio: Ready for Texans Stampede Tour? Events coming this week

Events to feature players, cheerleaders, mascot

HOUSTON – Headlined by Andre Hal and Christian Covington, the Houston Texans Stampede Tour will visit the San Antonio and Austin areas from Thursday through Saturday.

The team announced the visits Tuesday. The tour is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

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Hal, a safety for the Texans, and Covington, a defensive end, will be joined by four Texans cheerleaders and mascot TORO. They will interact with fans and sign autographs.

One signing session is set for 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Academy Sports + Outdoors on NW Loop 410 in San Antonio. The other will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at C-Bar Ranch Trail in Cedar Park.

The Texans also will join 1250 AM ESPN San Antonio at Sideliners Grill from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday for a live radio show.

On Friday, the Texans group plans to attend Third Base South Park Meadows and join in on 1300 AM The Zone’s live broadcast, which airs from 6 to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the players, Texans cheerleaders and mascot TORO will host a Play 60 event for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, Texas Regional at the Parade Field at Camp Mabry for families of fallen military members, according to a news release. This is a private event.

Fans are invited to attend any of the public events, which include the autograph sessions. There’s a chance for photos with the participating players, cheerleaders and mascot, as well.