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San Antonio Book Festival launches petition to save city funding amid budget cuts
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Kory Cook , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These cuts could have a significant impact on the festival's activities.
The San Antonio Book Festival has launched a petition to save its city funding. Festival organizers are concerned about proposed budget cuts. These cuts could have a significant impact on the festival's activities.
Organizers say that author appearances and school visits may be reduced. The festival's programming could also be affected. Further details about the potential impact of the budget cuts are available from the San Antonio Book Festival and Texas Public Radio.
The festival is a free annual event, and organizers are seeking to maintain its current level of programming and activities.
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Category: schools Published: August 1, 2026 Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News Reading time: 1 min
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