This lecture will provide an overview of the different types of data centers, how and where data centers are located in Texas, challenges and impacts arising from their construction and operations, and policy and technical recommendations; the presentation will cover energy, water, wastewater, public health, and public resources challenges and will provide recommendations intended to […]
This presentation explores how extreme heat is impacting San Antonio and Bexar County, including how to measure human heat stress and respond to it. Globally, 2023–2025 are the hottest years ever recorded, and Earth is now warmer than at any time in over 120,000 years . Locally, San Antonio ranks among the U.S. cities with […]
The San Antonio River Authority provides technical expertise, mapping support, flood studies, and community assistance to reduce flood risk across the region. As a Certified Floodplain Manager and Project Management Associate for SARA, Joe will provide an overview of how effective flood risk management relies on accurate mapping, sound regulations, informed decision-making, and cooperation among […]
Join The New Braunfels Astronomy Club and Comal county Friends of the Night Sky in celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. Telescopes provided, though members of the public are welcome to bring their own if they would like; if bringing a scope, please arrive 30 minutes before the event start time and head right up […]
Synopsis: Flooding remains one of the most costly and persistent hazards facing Texas communities. Homes, roadways, utilities, businesses, and public infrastructure are repeatedly impacted by flood events across every region of the state. As communities grow and land use patterns change, runoff increases, drainage systems are strained, and the consequences of flooding can become more […]
Celebrate the Night Sky with us this October! October is our annual, month-long celebration of the region’s most dazzling night-time feature — the star-twinkling, planet-glowing, comet-crossing night sky — where beauty and wonder abound. Hill Country Night Sky Month is a celebration of our region’s night skies and of the hard work that Hill Country […]
The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund provides financial reimbursement assistance to local grassroots organizations, institutions, and other groups engaged in efforts to improve outdoor lighting and decrease light pollution. As a dedicated resource for the region, this fund empowers local stewards to implement immediate, hands-on dark sky solutions that protect our nocturnal ecosystem […]
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Austin, TX — October 2026 — Austin PBS will broadcast The Stars at Night, a celebrated documentary exploring the connections between astronomy, mythology, and dark-sky conservation, in October 2026, a month that brings an exciting lineup of celestial highlights, from planetary oppositions, active meteor showers, and the celebration of Dark Sky Month in much of the US. Directed by […]
Star Party ay Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort Texas. Learn more here!
Stargazing at Blanco State Park with Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky. Learn more here!
