Aim is to preserve views of star-filled skies FREDERICKSBURG - A Boerne official addressed more than 75 leaders and advocates recently gathered for the Hill Country Dark Sky Conference to find ways to reduce light pollution.

The attendees represented 15 counties and 40 communities at the annual event, which focused on strengthening regional efforts to preserve the area's star-filled night skies.

The meeting brought officials from local governments, utilities, businesses and state parks to share insights, explore emerging challenges and develop connections to advance dark-sky preservation.