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The Texas Hill Country’s natural beauty is one of the reasons PEC’s service territory has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. This rapid growth comes with the potential to diminish the darkness of our skies at night. However, PEC have taken steps to preserve this natural resource, and help save energy in the process.  The starry night sky is a precious resource that adds to the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and PEC  supports efforts to keep the stars shining bright for all members.  See the article and video here:

On October 13th, the beautiful Hill County City of Spring Branch joined Comal County, Garden Ridge, and Bulverde in proclaiming October as Hill Country Dark Sky Month. Spring Branch recognizes our night skies as a precious natural resource to protect for the betterment of humans, wildlife, and insect life. We all need the night sky for our well-being. See the Spring Branch October Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation here.   Please see the City of Spring Branch Official Website at http://cityofspringbranch.org/ Mayor Mayer invites you to contact him about why the preservation of dark skies matters to you and your family [...]

On October 13th, Bulverde: The Texas Hill County Front Porch joined Comal County, Garden Ridge, and Spring Branch in proclaiming October as Hill Country Dark Sky Month. Bulverde recognizes our night skies as a precious natural resource to protect for the betterment of humans, wildlife, and insect life. We all need the night sky for our well-being. See the Bulverde October Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation here.   Please see the City of Bulverde Official Website at https://bulverdetx.gov/ Mayor Krawietz invites you to contact him about why the preservation of dark skies matters to you and your family or tell [...]

Yesterday, the Mayor of Garden Ridge, Larry Thompson, proclaimed  October 2020 to be Hill Country Night Sky Month for the City of Garden Ridge. You can view the Proclamation here.

Comal County recognizes October 2020 as Hill Country Night Sky Month in Comal County, and urges citizens to participate in the Comal County and Hill Country regional events and programs celebrating the Night Sky and promoting the ways in which communities are working to preserve it.  You can view the proclamation here.