It's a drive, but there is a hamfest in Schertz, TX this coming Saturday! http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/san-antonio-radio-club-fiesta 73 de David AE4LH
There are three Hamfests in 2016 One in Orange Texas last part of February Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club has a hamfest 3rd week of March, Rosenberg Texas HVRA has a convention, the Friday auction would be of interest as it would feature ham, military, parts etc. The Saturday auction features fine wood radios in the higher price range Then in July there is the Tidelands Amateur Radio Society with a Hamfest in Texas City and a HVRA auction starting around 11am or noon
Don't forget Irving in late March and Hamcom in June. Lots closer to Tyler than the Golden Triangle area.
Search here using your home zip code, by mileage away. http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/orange-hamfest-2016
Hi all there is a tailgate sell in Longeview Texas April-9-2016 at Leturena university's parking lot. That's the second Saturday of April thanks. Willie ae5ox.