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 | Dec 2, 2024 | Community, County Authority, HCA in the News, Legislature and Regulation, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning
The Hill Country Alliance, a nonprofit organization based out of Dripping Springs, brought the diverse coalition together in an effort to preserve the natural resources the Texas Hill Country has to offer. The group discussed critical issues related to sustainable... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 25, 2024 | Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape, Groundwater Resources, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, One Water, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Resources
The conference underscored the importance of regional collaboration in water management and highlighted the City’s dedication to sustainable water management. “Effective water management isn’t just about what’s happening in one city; it’s about creating resilient... by Leah Cuddeback | Nov 18, 2024 | Community, Community Resilience News and Resources, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning
To get a sense of what’s to come and what’s needed to ensure domestic climate action continues, I spoke with Katharine Hayhoe, an atmospheric scientist and author who teaches at Texas Tech University and is chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy. She is one the... by Leah Cuddeback | Sep 3, 2024 | Community, County Authority, Economics of Sound Planning, HCA in the News, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Planning
The Burnet County Commissioners Court joined the Hill Country Alliance in condemning a 2023 state measure that allows developers to build subdivisions with questionable infrastructure and water access in rural counties. The court voted unanimously at its regular... by Leah Cuddeback | Jul 19, 2024 | Community, Groundwater Resources, Legislature and Regulation, Linked Stories, News, Planning and Development, Regional Planning, Water Conservation, Water Planning, Water Quality, Water Resources
Texas’ most populous cities lost roughly 88 billion gallons of water last year because of aging water infrastructure and extreme heat, costing them millions of dollars and straining the state’s water supply, according to self-reported water loss audits. The documents...
