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Hill Country Leaders Convene at the Capitol to Discuss Flood Mitigation Strategies and 2027 Goals

by Caitlyn Sharrick | Oct 28, 2026 | Communities, Press Release

On October 22, 40 county officials and staff from across the Texas Hill Country gathered for the tenth County-to-County Coalition workshop focused on nature-based solutions, low-impact development, and regional legislative priorities. Hosted by five Hill Country...

Local Leaders Discuss Land Conservation and Legacy as 2026 Hill Country Leadership Institute Draws to a Close

by Caitlyn Sharrick | Oct 27, 2026 | Communities, Press Release

On Thursday, October 15, the Hill Country Alliance (HCA) convened its final gathering of the 2026 Hill Country Leadership Institute. Kerr Wildlife Management Area, a 6,500-acre property and living laboratory stewarded by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,...

Hill Country Residents and Leaders Gather in Junction to Discuss Fire Resilience

by Caitlyn Sharrick | Oct 22, 2026 | Communities, Press Release

More than 60 Hill Country residents, landowners, emergency management coordinators, county judges, fire fighters, and ecologists gathered in Junction on October 17 to learn how prescribed burns can support healthy landscapes and help communities prepare for wildfire....

Hill Country Alliance Announces 2026 Photo Contest Winners and 2027 Hill Country Calendar

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...

Halfway Through the Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest – Entries Accepted Through May 31

by Jennifer Berrong | May 19, 2026 | Photo Contest, Press Release

The Hill Country Alliance is officially halfway through its annual region-wide photo contest, which runs through May 31, 2026. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit original photographs capturing the vibrant beauty of our native landscapes,...

Hill Country Alliance Announces Night Sky Preservation Fund Awardees

by Jennifer Berrong | Jan 21, 2026 | Night Skies, Press Release

The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) announced the recipients of its second annual Night Sky Preservation Fund. Spanning eleven counties, the selected projects will improve regional night sky quality by enhancing outdoor lighting, educating communities about the benefits...
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