by Leah Cuddeback | Jun 3, 2025 | HCA in the News, News, Night Skies, Regional Planning
Annual Event Returns to the Region, Uniting Leaders and Advocates to Combat Light Pollution Blanco, Texas – “Our skies are not just a backdrop; they are part of our heritage, our science, and our spirit,” said Mayor Candy Cargill of Blanco, who welcomed participants... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 20, 2023 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
The City of Wimberley was recognized as Dark Sky Place of the Year by the nonprofit organization DarkSky International earlier this month. The city is now planning for more tourists looking to catch a glimpse of the stars and celestial events in Texas Hill Country....
by Leah Cuddeback | May 5, 2022 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, Low Impact & Sustainable Development, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development
The city of Blanco in Blanco County has joined four other Texas cities — all in the Hill Country as well — as the latest to be granted the sought-after International Dark Sky Community designation. The International Dark-Sky Association announced this week that the...
by admin | Nov 20, 2021 | Community, HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Park, a historical park and ranch in Texas, received praise for its stunning Hill Country night skies by earning an International Dark Sky Park certification. The award recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies...
