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Comal County proclaims Hill Country Night Sky Month; dark-sky group urges warm-color lighting
Summary
Commissioners declared October Hill Country Night Sky Month, citing light-pollution impacts and urging better outdoor-lighting practices; a local dark-sky group recommended warm-colored lights and shared resources.
The commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Hill Country Night Sky Month in Comal County, highlighting the cultural and recreational value of star-filled skies and calling attention to the effects of light pollution. The proclamation text cited national estimates of wasted light-energy costs and encouraged residents to adopt night-sky friendly lighting practices.
A representative of the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky told the court warmer (lower Kelvin) outdoor lights are recommended and that choosing the right color temperature helps wildlife and preserves views of the Milky Way. "So something really simple that you can do at home is switch to dark-sky friendly nights at light," the speaker said, and provided the group's website for more information. Commissioners carried the proclamation by voice vote.
