News & Updates
Hill Country Community Journal — Hill Country Officials Discuss Water, Growth and Legislative Goals
Hill Country Officials Discuss Water, Growth and Legislative Goals | Hill Country Community Journal Several nonprofit planners, including HCA, hosted the 10th County-to-County Coalition workshop on October, 22, 2026 in Austin, Texas. This workshop brought together...
Bandera Bulletin — Hill Country Officials Discuss Flood Mitigation and Legislation
Hill Country Officials Discuss Flood Mitigation and Legislation | Bandera Bulletin HCA is proud to be among the nonprofit planners who hosted the 10th County-to-County Coalition workshop on October, 22, 2026 at the Texas Capitol. This workshop connected forty (40)...
Hill Country Leaders Convene at the Capitol to Discuss Flood Mitigation Strategies and 2027 Goals
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
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,...
Bandera Bulletin — HCA Offers Grants for Dark Sky Projects
HCA Offers Grants for Dark Sky Projects | Bandera Bulletin For its third year, the Night Sky Preservation Fund, offered by HCA, supports up to $5,000 in reimbursement for projects that protect the Texas Hill Country's night skies. Eligible projects include pursuing...
Hill Country Residents and Leaders Gather in Junction to Discuss Fire Resilience
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....
The Wimberley View — HCA Accepts Applications for Night Sky Preservation Fund
HCA Accepts Applications for Night Sky Preservation Fund | The Wimberley View The Hill Country Alliance's Night Sky Preservation Fund is accepting applications through October 31st, 2026. This fund provides financial reimbursements to organizations in 22 eligible...
Hill Country Alliance Accepting Applications for Night Sky Preservation Fund Through October 31
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is accepting applications through October 31 for its Night Sky Preservation Fund, which provides financial reimbursement assistance to local grassroots organizations, institutions, and other groups working to improve outdoor lighting...
Hill Country Alliance Announces 2026 Photo Contest Winners and 2027 Hill Country Calendar
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...