The CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation has announced its 2026 Stars of Texas Gala, to be presented by H-E-B, will take place on April 10.
This annual black-tie event will honor local first responders and feature entertainment by The Texas Jamm Band, featuring members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band.
“First responders are critical to the health and safety of our community members,” said John Navarrette, chairman of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation board of directors. “We are looking forward to an unforgettable evening honoring firefighters, law enforcement, EMS and 911 personnel and celebrating their courage, commitment and sacrifice.”
The 2026 Stars of Texas Gala also will feature gourmet dining and a unique silent auction. This year’s gala will raise funds to purchase surgical equipment for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos.
“As a trusted faithbased nonprofit health care provider in the community since 1923, our CHRISTUS teams serve thousands of patients each year,” said Bob Honeycutt, president, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos. “Our goal is to deliver compassionate, exceptional care while continuously advancing health care excellence in our region.”
Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets for the gala are available. For more information on how to support this event, please visit christushealth. org/connect/ donate/san-marcos foundation/gala.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos Foundation was established in 2022 (formerly Central Texas Medical Center Foundation founded in 1982). The foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that cultivates philanthropy and increases awareness and financial support for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos.
Today, the foundation continues to fund innovation, technology, capital facilities and equipment, community health and wellness programs, while looking for creative and meaningful ways to support advancements in clinical excellence at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos.
As part of CHRISTUS Health, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is a faith-based, notfor profit health care system serving the south Texas community since 1869. With five hospitals and nearly 3,000 Associates, we specialize in women’s health, senior health, heart care, surgical services, orthopedics and sports medicine. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve. For more information, visit christushealth. org.
