by Leah Cuddeback | May 9, 2023 | Hill Country Tourism, News, Night Skies
Less than a year from now, the Highland Lakes will be ground zero for what is expected to be an incredible view of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and a festival of gigantic proportions is in the works. Texas Eclipse, which is set for April 6-8, will take... by Leah Cuddeback | May 9, 2023 | Drought, Groundwater Resources, News, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
Although Texas is better prepared for drought now than in the late 1900s, the state is less ready for a repeat of the drought of record—or worse—than it was back then. If that sounds counterintuitive, it’s because all droughts are not created equal. Before the... by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 20, 2023 | Community, HCA in the News, News, Scenic Beauty
The Hill Country Alliance is accepting entries now through May 31 for its 2023 photo contest, “Home in the Hill Country.” Original photography should capture the landscapes, water sources, wildlife, plants, and diverse people and communities of this part... by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 20, 2023 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
The first-of-its-kind report discovered that more than 647,000 of the water lines in our state are made of lead, and fixing that is going to come with a hefty price tag. “Texas has the fifth highest amount of lead pipes still in use in the United States,” said... by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 13, 2023 | Community, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
From her office overlooking Spring Lake, Dr. Christina Lopez has a view of the curious tourists, strolling locals, and excited schoolchildren who navigate the paths and exhibits surrounding the headwaters of the San Marcos River. It’s a fitting location for Lopez, a... by Leah Cuddeback | Apr 13, 2023 | Community, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Catchment Areas (Watershed), Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
In early February, winter weather pummeled Austin, Texas, where “extreme weather” usually refers to sweltering temperatures, not ice storms. More than 100,000 city residents lost power because of the historic weather event, a recent example of why cities need to...
