The Christian Science Monitor highlights efforts in the Texas Hill Country to preserve the Night Sky
The Christian Science Monitor highlights efforts in the Texas Hill Country to preserve the Night Sky
The GVTC Foundation Donates to Comal County Friends of the Night Sky
The GVTC Foundation recently partnered with the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky, a local 501c3 non-profit organization working to educate Comal County residents on preservation of the Texas Hill Country. Formed in 2020, the group provides initiatives to facilitate night sky friendly lighting to improve the night sky and has established programs created to share the importance of reducing and reversing light pollution caused by homes and business exterior lighting. In addition, they provide information on how to make their fixtures dark-sky compliant while maintaining security and safety. The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky is a non-profit [...]
The Comal County Commissioners Court has proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month in Comal County!
At the October 13, 2022 meeting of the Comal County Commissioners Court, the Court proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month in Comal County. The county 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. Click here to see the proclamation.
The City of Garden Ridge has proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month!
At the October 12, 2022, City Council Meeting, the City of Garden Ridge proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month! Click here to see the proclamation.
The City of Bulverde has proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month!
At the October 11, 2022, City Council Meeting, the City of Bulverde proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month! Click here to see the proclamation.
The City of Spring Branch has proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month!
At the October 11, 2022, City Council Meeting, the City of Spring Branch proclaimed October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month and formed a committee to work toward Spring Branch achieving the International Dark-Sky Community Certification! If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Michelle at ccfnssec@gmail.com Thanks! Michelle Click here to see the proclamation.
Comal County Night Sky Friendly Businesses
We are excited to announce our new page listing Comal County's Night Sky Friendly Businesses! If you would like your business to be listed here, please contact info@Comaldarksky.org. You can find the criteria to become a Night Sky Friendly Business here.
Garden Ridge Proclaims October 2021 as Hill Country Night Sky Month
Garden Ridge has proclaimed October 2021 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. See the proclamation here.
Spring Branch issues proclamation making October 2021 “Hill Country Night Sky Month” and it’s intention to seek certification as an International Dark Sky Community
See the proclamation and resolution here
Bulverde issues proclamation making October 2021 to be “Hill Country Night Sky Month”!
Bulverde declares October 2021 to be "Hill Country Night Sky Month". See the proclamation here.