Posted by admin | Apr 23, 2019 | News, Night Skies, Scenic Beauty
There was once a time in which every star in the sky could be seen at night. Our ancestors experienced an absolute absence of light once the sun set, and the twinkling black sky above was untouched; one could watch the stars twinkle from anywhere in the world. Today,...
Posted by admin | Apr 22, 2019 | Legislature and Regulation, News, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Scenic Beauty
Hays County, the City of Kyle and a coalition of Texas Hill Country landowners have filed a lawsuit to fight the route of Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline and how the state agency in charge of regulating the oil and natural gas industry applies eminent...
Posted by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | News, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Scenic Beauty
The Hill Country is a unique and precious place that is known for its incredible open spaces, clean water, and dark skies. The individuals and communities that live within and around these precious natural resources appreciate them not only for their incredible beauty...
Posted by admin | Apr 10, 2019 | Billboards, Legislature and Regulation, News, Planning and Development, Scenic Beauty
The state of Texas has drawn a line in the sky that limits the height of billboards along our highways. Unfortunately, many billboard owners have ignored it. A significant number of the billboards across our state, which are regulated by the Texas Department of...
Posted by admin | Apr 2, 2019 | News, Scenic Beauty
The Hill Country Alliance 2019 Photo Contest is under way! The Texas Hill Country is a unique region of pristine springs, sprawling landscapes, diverse wildlife, star-filled skies, multi-generational land stewards, historic towns, and hidden oases. With a rapidly...
Posted by admin | Mar 29, 2019 | News, Oil and Gas Pipelines, Scenic Beauty
Hays County Commissioners Court on March 26 unanimously authorized the county’s general counsel to execute a joint defense agreement related to Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline project with the intent of joining or filing suit against the company. The vote,...