by admin | May 20, 2017 | News
Junction ISD elementary, middle and high school students gathered recently at South Llano River State Park for a full day of assemblies about night sky issues. Bill Wren of the MacDonald Observatory joined the staff of the South Llano River State Park to discuss the... by admin | May 18, 2017 | News
Steven Santana | Castroville News Bulletin | Clear skies and a starry night at the Castroville Regional Park presents an opportunity to educate families on the preservation of the night skies. Budding and experienced stargazers gathered in the park soccer fields last...
by admin | May 16, 2017 | News
Austin, Texas is the place to be. US News & World Report rated the Texas capital as the best place to live this year. It’s also a great spot if you’re looking for a job or seeking a high quality of life. It’s clear that life is pretty good in... by admin | May 16, 2017 | News, Night Skies
On May 15th, the Fredericksburg City Council passed a resolution affirming its support for the City’s application to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) for a Dark Sky Community designation. The resolution, proposed to Council by Kate Peake of the Hill...
by admin | May 12, 2017 | News, Public Lands
Two years ago, George Bristol, perhaps Texas’ chief booster for state parks, thought he had scored a coup when lawmakers passed a measure that appeared to ensure that nearly all the tax revenue raised through the sale of tennis rackets, soccer balls, kayaks and other...
