News & Updates
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...
The Boerne Star — County-to-County Workshops
County-to-County Workshop Connects Hill Country Leaders | The Boerne Star Strong regional relationships help Hill Country communities navigate shared challenges and advocate for their priorities. The Boerne Star highlighted HCA's November 2025 County-to-County...
The Daily Yonder — Billions Approved for Texas’s Water Future
Texas Voters Approve Long-Term Investment in Water Infrastructure | The Daily Yonder Texas took a significant step toward securing its water future in November 2025, when voters approved a constitutional amendment dedicating $1 billion per year for the next 20 years...