News & Updates
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...
San Antonio Express-News — Guadalupe River Recovery
Guadalupe River Recovery After Two Consecutive Floods | San Antonio Express-News What does recovery look like after two consecutive floods? The San Antonio Express-News explored the Guadalupe River's recovery, including restoration work led by Hill Country Alliance...
Spectrum News — Guadalupe River Recovery
Native Plants Show Resilience After Guadalupe River Flooding | Spectrum News The recovery of native vegetation along the Guadalupe River is offering encouraging signs following consecutive years of flooding. In coverage from Spectrum News, Daniel Oppenheimer of Hill...
Texas Monthly — Camp Bullis and Dark Skies
Why Dark Skies Matter for Military Readiness at Camp Bullis | Texas Monthly Dark skies play an important role in military readiness, a connection highlighted in a Texas Monthly story about Camp Bullis. Dark sky conservation is often discussed in terms of wildlife,...
Kerr County Lead — Flood Recovery and Riparian Restoration
Turning Flood Recovery Into Riparian Restoration | Kerr County Lead Following the floods of 2025 and 2026, Hill Country Alliance has been working to restore riparian areas throughout the region. In a feature from Kerr County Lead, HCA Regional Engagement Manager...
KXAN — 2026 Hill Country Flooding
How Native Vegetation Helps Hill Country Rivers Recover From Flooding | KXAN Two consecutive years of flooding have reshaped rivers across the Texas Hill Country, reinforcing the importance of restoring healthy riparian areas. In a KXAN interview, Hill Country...
Fredericksburg Standard — Water-Wise Landscaping
Explore HCA's Native Landscaping Templates | Fredericksburg Standard Water-wise landscaping can help property owners make thoughtful choices about how they design and care for their outdoor spaces. The Fredericksburg Standard highlighted Hill Country Alliance's Native...
KXAN — Volunteers Rebuild Land Damaged by Floods
Volunteers Help Restore Land Damaged by Hill Country Floods | KXAN Recovery along the Guadalupe River continues following the devastating July 2025 floods. Hill Country Alliance is honored to work alongside landowners, volunteers, and regional partners to support...