News & Updates
Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund begins accepting submissions
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is now accepting applications for its Night Sky Preservation Fund, which provides financial support for community-driven efforts to protect the region’s dark skies. This annual grant program helps fund initiatives aimed at improving...
Community Impact — HCA Celebrates 20 Years
Hill Country Alliance Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation | Community Impact Hill Country Alliance celebrated 20 years of bringing people together to protect the Texas Hill Country in 2025. Since its founding, HCA has worked to unite a diverse coalition of partners...
County leaders meet in New Braunfels to discuss impacts to Hill Country communities at the close of the 2025 Legislative Session
“Being a County Commissioner is already a full-time job without engaging the Legislature, but it’s critical for Austin to know what problems look like on the ground in our communities,” said Comal Commissioner Jen Crownover. “That’s why this workshop series is...
Hill Country Dark Sky Conference shines light on night sky preservation
Annual Event Returns to the Region, Uniting Leaders and Advocates to Combat Light Pollution Blanco, Texas – “Our skies are not just a backdrop; they are part of our heritage, our science, and our spirit,” said Mayor Candy Cargill of Blanco, who welcomed participants...
Hill Country Dark Sky Conference Shines Light on Night Sky Preservation
“Our skies are not just a backdrop; they are part of our heritage, our science, and our spirit,” said Mayor Candy Cargill of Blanco, who welcomed participants at the conference’s opening. “They inspire artists, guide farmers, and spark curiosity in the hearts of...
Hill Country Alliance annual photo contest starts May 1st
Love spring in the Hill Country? You’re not alone. According to a recent KXAN article, Texas parks in the Hill Country region host around 650,000 visitors on average during the springtime. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife data, Garner State Park alone has...
County leaders meet in Austin to discuss potential state legislation impacting Hill Country communities
Despite recent rains bringing welcome relief to parched soil and dry creek beds, Hill Country leaders remain focused on the region’s numerous water challenges. On March 26, 2025, more than 40 County officials and staff representing seven counties across the Hill...
Hill Country Alliance releases 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with deepest gratitude that I sit down to pen another Annual Report letter from the Hill Country Alliance (HCA). Our efforts to protect and preserve the things that make the Hill Country so special have never felt more urgent....
Developers, nonprofits, agency staff gather to discuss water-wise growth in the Hill Country
More than 90 nonprofit staff, developers, engineers, architects, and government officials came together in Wimberley on Wednesday to discuss the future of water-resilient development in an increasingly water-constrained region of the Texas Hill Country. The event took...