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San Marcos joins Lights Out Texas; declares April 1–June 7 lights-out period to protect migrating birds
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed a city lights-out period from April 1 through June 7, 2026 (11 p.m.–6 a.m.) to protect migrating birds. A presenter described planned collision surveys with Texas State University and mitigation options; the presenter also stated large annual bird-collision mortality figures and a 60% reduction claim for lights-out measures.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed that the City of San Marcos will join the Lights Out Texas initiative and directed municipal buildings to turn off or dim nonessential lights from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the period April 1 through June 7, 2026. The proclamation encouraged residents and businesses to participate in the effort to reduce bird collisions during spring migration.
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