by Jennifer Berrong | Oct 15, 2026 | News, Night Skies
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is accepting applications through October 31 for its Night Sky Preservation Fund, which provides financial reimbursement assistance to local grassroots organizations, institutions, and other groups working to improve outdoor lighting...
by Jennifer Berrong | Oct 7, 2026 | Night Skies, Press Release
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Hill Country Photo Contest and the release of its 2027 Hill Country Calendar, featuring photographs that celebrate the beauty and unique character of the Texas Hill Country. Nearly 500...
by Jennifer Berrong | Sep 27, 2026 | Flood Recovery, HCA in the News, News
Guadalupe River Recovery After Two Consecutive Floods | San Antonio Express-News What does recovery look like after two consecutive floods? The San Antonio Express-News explored the Guadalupe River’s recovery, including restoration work led by Hill Country...
by Jennifer Berrong | Sep 19, 2026 | Flood Recovery, HCA in the News, News
Native Plants Show Resilience After Guadalupe River Flooding | Spectrum News The recovery of native vegetation along the Guadalupe River is offering encouraging signs following consecutive years of flooding. In coverage from Spectrum News, Daniel Oppenheimer of Hill...
by Jennifer Berrong | Aug 25, 2026 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, HCA in the News, News, Night Skies
Why Dark Skies Matter for Military Readiness at Camp Bullis | Texas Monthly Dark skies play an important role in military readiness, a connection highlighted in a Texas Monthly story about Camp Bullis. Dark sky conservation is often discussed in terms of wildlife,...