by admin | Jul 25, 2019 | News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
Apache Corp. gifted $257,000 to the University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory to help with the prevention of light pollution in dark West Texas skies – which are often used for research. The funds will hire additional staff to create resources for the dark skies...
by admin | Jul 22, 2019 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Night Skies
Dark Sky cities in the Texas Hill Country can now use their hotel occupancy tax dollars to protect the night sky. Representative Erin Zwiener’s (D-Driftwood) HB 4158 is now law and effective immediately. HB 4158, the Hill Country Night Sky Tourism bill, gives small... by admin | Jul 19, 2019 | Habitat Conservation Plans, News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
It never gets dark anymore. Not REALLY dark, anyway. Not like it used to. Light pollution is not only making it more difficult to see the night sky, but it’s also affecting our health. For the past century and a half, since the dawn of electric light, we’ve been...
by admin | Jun 20, 2019 | Events, News, Night Skies, Planning and Development
The Pedernales Electric Co-op is having its annual election. Attend the Annual Meeting this Saturday, June 22 at Horseshoe Bay Resort to cast your ballot in person (online and mail-in voting has ended). Remember- the PEC Board sets important policy and shapes the Hill...
by admin | Jun 3, 2019 | News, Night Skies, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty
Following years of complaints from residents living near the Lake Travis Youth Association’s “Field of Dreams” about bright lights shining into their homes, the association has come up with a 10-year, $1.2 million plan that will address neighbors’ concerns while still...
by admin | May 29, 2019 | News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
We all know the stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas. But keeping the night skies dark so we can continue to enjoy the stars requires some extra effort and mindfulness. Outdoor lighting has important applications, such as keeping our outdoor...
