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,...
by Jennifer Berrong | Oct 6, 2025 | News, Night Skies, Night Skies
October Is Hill Country Night Sky Month | Texas Public Radio October is Hill Country Night Sky Month, an opportunity to celebrate the region’s starry skies and take action to protect them. Outdoor lighting choices can make a meaningful difference. Hill Country...
by Jennifer Berrong | Oct 2, 2025 | News, Night Skies, Night Skies
HCA’s Night Sky Preservation Fund Supports Dark Sky Projects | KXAN Hill Country Alliance’s Night Sky Preservation Fund supports local efforts to reduce light pollution and protect the Hill Country’s starry skies. As highlighted by KXAN, the fund...
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 | Oct 9, 2024 | HCA in the News, Hill Country Tourism, Linked Stories, News, Night Skies
The fifth annual Hill Country Night Sky Month is here. The October celebration affords people the chance to enjoy one of the region’s most beloved features, the star-filled sky. The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) and dozens of partners make this a community-wide event....
by Leah Cuddeback | Aug 1, 2024 | Community, Hill Country Tourism, Land Conservation and Stewardship, Land Stewardship, Linked Stories, News, Night Skies
DarkSky International officially certified Shield Ranch Barton Creek as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). Shield Ranch joins three neighboring designated International Dark Sky Places; Dripping Springs and Bee Cave, Texas – both International Dark Sky Communities – and...
