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Hill Country Alliance Accepting Applications for Night Sky Preservation Fund Through October 31

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...

San Antonio Express-News — Guadalupe River Recovery

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...

Spectrum News — Guadalupe River Recovery

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...

Texas Monthly — Camp Bullis and Dark Skies

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,...

Kerr County Lead — Flood Recovery and Riparian Restoration

by Jennifer Berrong | Aug 18, 2026 | Flood Recovery, HCA in the News, News

Turning Flood Recovery Into Riparian Restoration | Kerr County Lead Following the floods of 2025 and 2026, Hill Country Alliance has been working to restore riparian areas throughout the region. In a feature from Kerr County Lead, HCA Regional Engagement Manager...

KXAN — 2026 Hill Country Flooding

by Jennifer Berrong | Jul 28, 2026 | Flood Recovery, HCA in the News, News

How Native Vegetation Helps Hill Country Rivers Recover From Flooding | KXAN Two consecutive years of flooding have reshaped rivers across the Texas Hill Country, reinforcing the importance of restoring healthy riparian areas. In a KXAN interview, Hill Country...
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