News & Updates
Hill Country Community Journal — Native Plants and Guadalupe River Recovery
More Than 7,000 Native Plants Distributed for Guadalupe River Recovery | Hill Country Community Journal Native plants are playing an important role in recovery efforts along the Guadalupe River. Over two days in June 2026, Hill Country Alliance distributed more than...
KSAT News — A Team Effort for Guadalupe River Recovery
Nonprofits Team Up to Restore the Guadalupe River | KSAT News The July 2025 floods caused devastating losses along the Guadalupe River, including extensive damage to natural vegetation. In coverage from KSAT News, Hill Country Alliance Executive Director Katherine...
Halfway Through the Hill Country Alliance Photo Contest – Entries Accepted Through May 31
The Hill Country Alliance is officially halfway through its annual region-wide photo contest, which runs through May 31, 2026. Photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to submit original photographs capturing the vibrant beauty of our native landscapes,...
San Antonio Express-News — Grants for Guadalupe River Recovery
$1.51 Million Awarded to HCA for Guadalupe River Recovery | San Antonio Express-News Long-term recovery along the Guadalupe River is a collaborative effort, supported by significant investment in the region's future. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country...
Hill Country Alliance Announces Night Sky Preservation Fund Awardees
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) announced the recipients of its second annual Night Sky Preservation Fund. Spanning eleven counties, the selected projects will improve regional night sky quality by enhancing outdoor lighting, educating communities about the benefits...
Texas Monthly — Planting Trees Along the Guadalupe River
Restoring the Guadalupe River Through Tree Planting | Texas Monthly Restoring the Guadalupe River takes time, collaboration, and care. In a feature from Texas Monthly, the publication highlights the work involved in replanting trees along the Guadalupe River following...
Kerr County Lead — Flood Recovery Seed Giveaway
HCA Distributes Flood Recovery Seeds to Hill Country Landowners | Kerr County Lead Native grasses and wildflowers can play an important role in restoring land damaged by flooding. Hill Country Alliance partnered with the Kerr EDC Long Term Recovery River Working...
Hill Country Alliance Hosts Seed Distributions for Landowners Recovering from the July 2025 Floods
The Hill Country Alliance, in partnership with KerrEDC Long Term Recovery River Working Group and funded by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, is providing grass seed to landowners and land stewards whose riparian areas were impacted by the July 2025...
San Antonio Express-News — Workshops in Kerr County After the Floods
HCA Workshops Support Guadalupe River Recovery | San Antonio Express-News Following the devastating July 2025 floods along the Guadalupe River, natural recovery and community leadership have been essential to the region's path forward. In November 2025, Hill Country...