TxDOT has launched the US 290 from Oak Hill to Dripping Springs Planning and Feasibility Study. This study will identify future safety and mobility improvements to US 290 from RM 1826 in southwest Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs. The corridor spans both Travis and Hays counties. The purpose of this planning and feasibility […]
Hays County to hold public meeting to discuss the acquisition of 533 acres of riverfront at El Rancho Cima for conservation Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX (Oct. 1, 2019) – The Hays County Precinct 3 Office will host a public meeting Wednesday, October 9, to discuss recent efforts to conserve portions of El Rancho […]
Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present “Texas Stars at Night are Big and Bright” Let’s keep them that way! “Dark Skies and Why They Matter” What: Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class Speaker: Bridget Langdale Electric lights were introduced less than 150 years ago. In that […]
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Learn more about the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District on their website, https://swtcgcd.com
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Fredericksburg Native Plant Society and Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Present “Deer me! Native Plant Landscaping Despite the Deer!” What: Fredericksburg Independent School District Community Education Class Speaker: Chris Anderson Learn how to create and protect a beautiful native plant landscape despite the constant depredations of our beautiful, but always hungry deer population. […]
Join us for a Hill Country Alliance + Pizzeria Sorellina happy hour! This fall, voters will have the opportunity to formally approve the Southwest Travis County GCD on November 5th. This would close a loophole and provide some management of groundwater withdrawals in SW Travis County. Domestic and livestock wells would not be impacted by […]
We hope you can join us for the October 18th, CARING FOR YOUR LAND – INCENTIVES FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP at Castell General Store (19522 Ranch Road 152) in Castell, TX. This free event, which will detail tools and financial incentives to support land stewardship and conservation, starts at 1:15 PM and ends at 5:15 […]
Save the date for San Marcos' second annual Monarch Fest! Conservation groups will be there to show visitors the importance of monarch butterflies and other pollinators that can be found in the region. Peruse our fall native plant sale and be inspired to build your own butterfly garden and lend a helping hand to pollinators […]
The Sacred Springs Powwow is organized by the San Marcos nonprofit Indigenous Cultures Institute. The festival boasts an annual attendance of 6,000 and features performances by over 100 dancers, traditional drums & singers with a spectacular Indian Market of arts & craft booths and authentic Native foods. Highlights include: Over 100 Native dancers competing in ten categories Largest Native Market at an outdoor powwow […]
