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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...
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...
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...
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...
Hill Country Counties Convene to Address Growth, Water, and Flood Solutions
County officials from across the Texas Hill Country gathered in San Antonio on November 7 for a regional County-to-County Workshop hosted by a coalition of nonprofit partners, including the Hill Country Alliance, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, National Wildlife...
Daily Times — Riparian Restoration Workshops
Free Riparian Restoration Workshops to Support Flood-Affected Landowners | Daily Times Landowners affected by the July 2025 floods had an opportunity to learn practical ways to restore and care for their streamside areas through free Riparian Restoration...
Hill Country Alliance Marks 20 Years of Protecting the Texas Hill Country with Anniversary Party on 11/8
The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) is thrilled to celebrate two decades of conservation, collaboration, and community with its 20th Anniversary Party on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, TX. The milestone event will...
Hill Country Alliance announces 2025 Photo Contest winners and new 2026 Calendar for sale!
The Texas Hill Country is a beautiful region filled with diverse wildlife, clear springs, sprawling rural landscapes, historic towns, and some of the starriest night skies in the country. With a rapidly growing population and increasing development coming into the...
Hill Country leaders and residents gather in Concan to discuss the region’s water future
On October 4, 2025, more than 85 locals, water practitioners, and elected officials gathered to discuss drought, flood, water planning, and what we must change for the western Hill Country to secure a reliable water supply for the current and future generations....