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The Hill Country Alliance Endowment Fund was created in 2009 to see to it that HCA would remain healthy and strong forever. We are recognized as the go to organization for long term conservation and responsible growth practices in the Texas Hill Country. The need for HCA will never go away.
One time gifts are welcome and very much appreciated. You may also visit with us about planned giving and the consideration of HCA for your living will. Contact Christy directly about these opportunities.
Our endowment is held at the Austin Community Foundation, the heart of philanthropic giving in central Texas.
HCA is building the greatest collaboration the Hill Country has ever known and we need your help.
There simply is not an endless supply of clean water in our springs, creeks and lakes, nor endless hill country vistas, wide open spaces, rural landscapes or scenic roadways. The beauty and natural resources that make this region so precious to all Texans are at risk. Our population is growing, expanding and creating development pressures further and further outside of Austin and San Antonio. Ninety percent of new development is in unincorporated areas where regulations are weak or non-existent because of a lack of local planning and oversight authority. The consequence of the situation is irreversible damage that ultimately degrades property values, depletes our natural resources, hinders economic stability throughout the region, and leaves the quality of life for future generations at risk.
People become involved when issues hit close to home; wells run dry, transmission lines are proposed through private ranchlands, billboards multiply quickly on a favorite scenic road, lakes decline, springs stop flowing, industrial projects rob neighboring landowners of property value and quality of life and once clear creeks are no longer clean and swimmable. When this happens, HCA is ready to help by providing support, strength, resources and people connections.
We host conversations in all shapes and sizes to bring education and understanding between people of different interests, different values and different perspectives. We have a broad scope geographically, covering 11 million acres in 17 counties, in order to foster big picture, regional thinking.
We are keenly focused on bridging gaps that keep people from finding solutions. Were committed to breaking through the dividing lines that exist and between rural landowners and urban environmentalists, county lines, political parties and so on. Our work is to unite and educate people, for the Hill Country.
We help people understand how decisions relating to water, transportation, utilities and land use need to fit together and be coordinated, not just locally, but regionally.
We develop educational resources including our own very strong web presence, studies, newsletters, conferences, events, photography and maps in order to develop a more informed and active Hill Country community.
We take science seriously and involve the best regional scientists in our work.
We are becoming known as the go to organization for elected officials, the media, and the public on all issues related to growth in the Hill Country region.
We are a very lean and frugal organization, full of passion, spiritual energy and joyful optimism. Please join us.
Look to the sky for your water supplyand learn how to capture and use it at the fifth annual Rainwater Revival, which returns to Dripping Springs on October 25. The popular and free edu-fest event is put on by the Hill Country Alliance. We began our part-educational, part-fun fest in Dripping Springs in 2010, and after two years there we took the event on the road to other parts of the Hill Country, said Event Chair Karen Ford. Were happy to be coming home to share the latest information about rainwater conservation and harvesting at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Learn more
Depending on whom you ask, San Antonio might either be on the cusp of securing its water future at a relatively low cost, or it is pinning most of its hopes on a multibillion-dollar boondoggle that could diminish the water supply for fast-growing Central Texas and wouldnt deliver what San Antonio expects. Read more from the Texas Tribune
Its through photographs like these that we help share the importance of protecting our Hill Country environment, and one of the reasons our calendar has been so popular with both area residents and nature lovers worldwide, said Milan J. Michalec, board president of HCA. Read More
The 2013 Legislative Session may have been all about water, but it's clear from the Committee testimony that 2015 will be the year of groundwater. Across Central Texas, groundwater is the next big play. But is it really the only alternative to drought-stricken reservoirs? Learn more about the work of Sharlene Leurig as she travels Texas uncovering and telling the stories of our water.
"This is often the case -- and is happening more and more in the increasingly crowded Hill Country suburbs of Austin: Recent transplants bristling at the prospect of new development next door. It's probably true that a new subdivision will ruin Hill Country views -- but weren't those views also ruined with the previous subdivision and the one before that? Wells could very well go dry, the night stars will surely be more obscured, roads will see more traffic, and waterways may be polluted: Obviously the risk of those things coming to pass only increases with more development. Thus, subdivision on subdivision violence." Read the full story from Statesman.com.
This is the states youngest land a vast accumulation of sediment, slowly left behind during ages of floods. From the high Hill Country, the Colorado River carried dirt down to the flatlands, extending Texas coastline over millions of years. The region was literally created by water. Read the full story from State Impact.
The Hill Country Land Trust (HCLT), headquartered in Fredericksburg, Texas, is celebrating 15 years of land conservation work. In 1998, a group of like-minded people including Trudy Vars Harris, Terry Hershey, and others from the Fredericksburg area started meeting as a group with the goal in mind to conserve and protect the Hill Country from the break up of family lands, loss of wildlife habitat, and degradation of water resources and scenic views. Learn more
Copper Breaks and Enchanted Rock, which were awarded the highest Gold-tier night skies status by IDA, join Big Bend National Park and the City of Dripping Springs as the only locations in Texas to have earned the coveted Dark Sky Places recognition. Learn more
Today the supply of water for our area is adequate. But we know additional growth is bringing many more people and businesses. As responsible, foresighted citizens, we must consider how we can assure a reliable supply of water for our own future, and for those who follow us. To help us all learn more about the risks facing our community and our future, CARD will host a free Community Meeting September 11 in Wimberley. Details
LCRA is accepting applications through August for membership on its four Regional Councils, groups of volunteers who provide an important link between LCRA and the communities it serves. Regional Council members meet several times a year to discuss regional topics involving LCRA services in their communities. Members pass along information from council meetings to their local communities to provide a clear, accurate understanding of issues related to LCRA. Read more
Cities across Texas have adopted water conservation policies that limit outdoor lawn irrigation as a way to reduce water waste and stretch existing water supplies. The City of Fort Worth is among the most recent to adopt no more than twice per week lawn watering as part of their always-in-effect water conservation policy. Read more from Texas Living Waters.
The Odeon Preservation Association (OPA) will be able to purchase and install LED stage lighting for Masons historic Odeon Theater with the help of a $24,000 community development grant. Learn more
Water conservation advocates are calling on the San Antonio Water System to cease permits for service to new developments over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone until a plan for growth can be established. The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance wants to ensure less ground cover for the area that refills our water supply. Read more from TPR.
The South Llano Watershed Alliance invites all persons interested in protecting and restoring the confluence of the North Llano River and South Llano River to attend a community meeting on Thursday, July 31st at 6pm in the Kimble County Courthouse. Topics to include: Strengths of our Water Resources, Fundamentals of Hill Country Rivers, creating a Land of Living Waters Nature Center and Effective Water Quality Protection Measures for Development in the Hill Country. Learn more
A state program meant to encourage old-school range management and new-school water saving methods has become the subject of a peculiarly Texas controversy. The State Soil and Water Conservation Board will decide Monday how to disburse millions of dollars to clear brush from ranches in the name of boosting water supplies. Money has already been set aside for projects to begin this summer. Read more from Asher Price at Statesman.com.
HCA is currently looking for Rainwater Harvesting and related businesses and organizations to exhibit at the 2015 Rainwater Revival! This one-day edu-fest is the perfect opportunity to meet one-on-one with citizens interested in water conservation, rainwater harvesting and native landscaping. Become an exhibitor today.
Do you want to create meaningful experiences that last a lifetime? HCA is offering an Interpretive Guide Training workshop that will help you connect the minds and hearts of your audience to the beauty of nature and the mysteries of history. Register now, class size limited. Details
Now that San Antonio Water Systems is considering acquisition of new water supplies from the Vista Ridge project, the prospect that these supplies will be used to expand development over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone looms large. By approving these utility service agreements, SAWS opens up new areas of highly sensitive aquifer lands to high density development. Read an open letter to SAWS by Annalisa Peace as published in the San Antonio Express News.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has proposed agency rules to govern the use of a new state water project fund approved by voters last November with the passage of Proposition 6. State conservation groups are encouraging Texans to take the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed rules. Hearings on the rules begin next Thursday, July 24 in San Antonio, with additional public hearings set for August 13 in San Angelo and August 21 in Fort Worth. In addition TWDB is taking comments via email and postal mail or through a portal on the agencys website. Read more from Ken Kramer. A guest commentary was published in the San Antonio Express News today by Luke Metzger of Environment Texas. Read State Water Fund Rules a Big Deal.
A workshop exploring how families can legally protect and preserve the legacy of their land and be eligible for tax relief at the same time will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm auditorium. Details
There are two schools of thought. One is we are not going to build our way out of this, and Ive heard other people say were not going to conserve our way out of this. I have to take issue. I think we really are going to have to adopt as a citizenry a new water ethic in the way we think about and use water. And the way we look at our landscapes. And the way we value our large landscapes and understanding the role that they play in our water supply. Read More
Do you want to create meaningful experiences that last a lifetime? HCA is offering an Interpretive Guide Training workshop that will help you connect the minds and hearts of your audience to the beauty of nature and the mysteries of history. Register now, class size limited. Details
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct the Living Waters Conference beginning at 8 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Texas Tech Junction Center, 254 Red Raider Lane in Junction. This is a well-rounded program that centers on topics relating to watersheds, riparian areas and best management practices for managing cattle, horses and feral hogs along these fragile environmental areas. Details
Environmentalists eye the proposed roads path over the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Fans of the tollway note how it would provide an alternative to congested roadways. History enthusiasts, though, see whats not on the map. They see land that the Spanish first traveled in the late 1600s, that stagecoaches traversed beginning in the mid-1800s, and they worry that the proposed tollway and the additional development it would likely bring would erase that rich past. That little-heard concern about growth has prompted the Travis County Historical Commission to begin a survey of properties in Southwest Travis County. Read more from Andra Lim at Statesman.com here.
Over the past five years were seeing an infrastructure revolution, a rethinking of our streets to accommodate more users busways, public plazas, space for pedestrians and, of course, bike lanes, said David Vega-Barachowitz of the National Association of City Transportation Officials. More protected bike lanes is one of the most important parts of this. Read the full story from the Rivard Report here.
Hill Country conservationists including HCA have expressed concerns over a proposed Pilot Flying J truck stop to be constructed close to the North Llano River in Junction. The South Llano Watershed Alliance (SLWA) is a non-profit organization of landowners and interested stakeholders whose mission is to preserve and enhance the South Llano River and adjoining watersheds by encouraging land and water stewardship through collaboration, education, and community participation. Since our inception in 2009, SLWA has partnered with other local, state, and federal agencies and organizations to develop and participate in programs that to date have brought in nearly $3 million in research and restoration efforts in the local community. Read the SLWA letter of concern urging for more time for due diligence.
The Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society will be able to repair masonry and stone on the buildings exterior, thanks to a $25,000 community development grant. The Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative provided the grant to repair and replace mortar and stone in critical areas of the old courthouse on Blancos downtown square. Details
After Texans overwhelmingly approved spending $2 billion in public funds on new water infrastructure projects last November, Republicans and Democrats alike hailed the states ability to solve its water woes in the wake of explosive growth and debilitating drought. But as state water planners prepare to spend that money and address Texas water needs in the coming decades, they are only planning for a bigger Texas not a hotter one. More from the Texas Tribune.
"One difficulty is that the county has little say in what ultimately gets built on unincorporated land." This issue is felt in Bexar, Kendall, Comal, Hays, Burnet, Bandera and all of the rapidly expanding counties throughout the Hill Country. Read the full story in the Austin American Statesman. Learn more about the County Authority issue here.
The Hill Country Conservancy (HCC) announces a new conservation easement. 747-acre Ruby Ranch, a historical property in Hays County, is the final piece of the puzzle that will result in over 10,000 acres of contiguous open space. As rapid development continues in the region, it has become harder and harder for families to keep lands together and intact. Like many ranching families, the Rubys felt the burden of these pressures. This property has been in the Ruby family since the 1930s. Read more from HCC.
Billboards designed to get peoples attention could be getting taller. In a proposal the Texas Department of Transportation has rolled out, drivers on interstates, major roadways and rural areas could see signs as high as 65 feet tall. It may seem like a small thing coming from a city, but its really a big deal and can really negatively impact your experience of Texas Hill Country, said Katherine Romans with the Hill Country Alliance. Comments can be submitted through July 14th. Read the full story from KXAN. Learn more about Billboards in the Hill Country from HCA here.
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) has consistently opposed utility service contracts for new developments in the Edwards Aquifer watershed. Of particular concern are contracts for sewer service, which allow for much higher density development and have the potential to pollute the Aquifer with high volume sewage leaks. Find out how you can get involved and influence the upcoming SAWS board agenda, July 17th. Learn more from GEAA.
As the water crisis in Texas continues to escalate, it is becoming a topic of national interest. This article illustrates that the prospect of dried up springs, streams, and lakes in our Hill Country and the bays of Texas is provoking anger far and wide. One thing to note, waste is NOT permitted under the rule of capture, although the article alludes that it is. The author Paul Solotaroff, holds back nothing; ecology, water rights, politics, greed, all part of the story. Read more from Mens Journal.
While traditional developers scramble for scarce water resources, sustainable development in the Hill Country is happening right under our noses. Several water-neutral projects incorporating rainwater harvesting systems are in progress and more are in the planning stages. With proper consideration and non-invasive infrastructure, the Hill Country gets enough rain even - in the worst drought year - to supply a homes water needs. Local builder and The Hill Country Alliances own Paul Sumrall is featured in the following Austin American Statesman news story written by Andra Lin. Click here to read.
"Beyond those two big-ticket items how to pay for water supplies and how to regulate water underground there are some other smaller challenges the state faces when it comes to water. At a hearing by the House Natural Resources Committee Thursday, several state agencies told lawmakers about the water challenges theyre dealing with." Read more from State Impact.
Julia Murphy has been tapped as the next Executive Director of Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas. As the creator of the San Antonio Bikes program at the City of San Antonio's Office of Sustainability, Julia has managed a number of important initiatives as the city is changing its image from a fat city to a fit city and a stronger environmental conscience. Read more
As the current drought sweeping Texas and the Southwest continues, state leaders work to create rules and procedures for wisely administering the $2 billion in water infrastructure loan funds approved overwhelmingly by legislators and voters in 2013. Investments made through this program are critical to the future of Texas and will come none too soon, particularly those investments related to water conservation. Read more from the Houston Chronicle.
The most comprehensive system for developing sustainable landscapes, the SITES v2 Rating System, has been released by the Sustainable Sites Initiative program for use by landscape practitioners, developers, policy-makers and others that work in land design and development. Learn More
The Kerr and Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Areas are planning on opening their doors for a series of workshops on a wide range of wildlife topics. The three-part series will be organized with a combination of lectures and outdoor field-trips. These outings are free and open to the public, though a reservation is appreciated. Workshops run August through October. More details can be found here.
As the drought in Texas has intensified over the last several years, the water plan has taken on new prominence. A new report from the Texas Center for Policy Studies examines whether the planning process is producing useful results, and, if not, how it can be improved. Read more from Mary Kelly.
The AgriLife Extension will be hosting a free, one-day educational workshop designed to help watershed residents improve and protect their water resources by getting involved in local watershed protection and management activities. Learn more
Mason County Habitat for Humanity completed the first Solar PV (photovoltaic) system powered home in the city of Mason. The house was constructed to the latest green building standards and to the 2102 building code energy requirements. Read more from Mason County News.
Installing a rainwater collection system costs about the same or less than drilling a well but offers multiple advantages, making it the more economical and environmentally-friendly choice in the long run. Most importantly, rainwater collection systems do not deplete underlying aquifers the way wells do, making them much more reliable sources of water. Read more from the Hondo Anvil Herald.
Much has been said in recent weeks and months about the development of an El Niño system this fall that could bring a "wetter than average" season to Texas and the Hill Country, possibly ending our region's recent drought. The latest satellite images have led some to urge caution in an overly optimistic El Niño forecast. Find more details in this AgriLife article.
This article from 2010 contains timeless insight about exotic grasses in our landscape. "With the elimination of a few native weeds, wildflowers and bunchgrasses in a pasture overcome with an exotic grass, comes elimination of a few bugs that live only on a single wildflower, a few weed seeds, and a few quail nesting sites." When you extrapolate that across Hill Country, you start seeing fewer butterflies, insects, quail, native wildflowers, grasses and other species- declines that compound year after year. A worthwhile reminder of the importance of natives. Read more
The City of Dripping Springs, in partnership with the International Dark Sky Association Texas (IDA Texas), will host the Better Lights for Better Nights Conference on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Events Center. Details
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a Board meeting to approve financial assistance for numerous water projects across the state. Projects to be considered for financial assistance include emergency water supply and water supply projects, wastewater treatment plant improvements, a new wastewater treatment plant and an agricultural conservation center. Learn more
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) soon will announce draft rules and priorities for how SWIFT funds will be spent. In advance of that announcement, the Hill Country Alliance (HCA) convened a roundtable discussion in Blanco on June 4th where HCA board, advisory team and other water and land stewardship experts discussed a range of solutions that could save money and provide water to see the state through future severe droughts. Read more
HCA is currently accepting sponsor and exhibitor applications for the 5th annual Rainwater Revival to be held October 25th in Dripping Springs. Help HCA promote rainwater harvesting as a viable Hill Country water supply. Rainwater collection professionals and enthusiasts will gather for this edufest designed to teach and inspire the practice of rainwater collection. This event will be open to the public and free to attend. Learn more and get involved.
The Texas Wildlife Association has collaborated with the Texas Education Agency to create On-demand youth webinars. This educational tool for teachers and parents is a great resource for teaching our next generation about taking care of the natural world. Learn more]
Around the county, communities are choosing healthy solutions for how our cities and towns respond to population growth. Smart Growth Online is a great resource for the latest trends in green infrastructure, urban agriculture, walkable and transit oriented developments and innovative development practices. The next generation is demanding a better way than traditional sprawl patterns. Find helpful articles, events and resources here.
Impressed by the quality of proposals for its rainwater harvesting and conservation grant program, the Hill Country Alliance is awarding three instead of the planned two $1,000 grants to Hill Country schools to help teachers and students design and implement water-saving techniques. Read more
There is nothing more important to our communities than a reliable water supply our homes, our businesses, our very lives, depend on it. As we enter the seventh summer of this severe drought and despite the recent rain in Central Texas it is more essential than ever that everyone in the lower Colorado River basin do their part to conserve water. Read more
The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) has announced it will host the agencys first Environmental Film Fest to help commemorate National Rivers Month in June. Learn more
If we want to have a Texas similar to the one our parents enjoyed, with good clean water, reasonably priced food, healthy rivers and quality bays, we are going to have to do the right thing starting at home and then carry those ideals to our counties, towns, and to Austin in particular. WATER IS LIFE! Read more from Mike Mecke, published in Ranch & Rural Living Magazine.
The path to a secure water future and thus, our economic prosperity was largely written when this area was first settled over the Edwards Aquifer centuries ago. Sound planning will be necessary to ensure clean and abundant water for generations to come and to maintain the aquifer as a primary strategic economic and environmental asset. Read more from San Antonio Councilman Ron Nirenberg published in the Rivard Report.
(Public reaction) is ranging from really high negative feelings, just outrage. Ive talked to some landowners that were in tears, Katherine Peake, an area landowner who also serves as president of the Hill Country Land Trust, said. Im convinced its needed. Its just how can we minimize the impact of the lines and the substation? Read more from the Fredericksburg Standard.
With booming water demands and shrinking supplies, water resource managers in Central Texas and beyond are increasingly considering ASR -- aquifer storage and recovery -- as a tool for generating reliable groundwater supplies. While ASR is becoming more common throughout the rest of the U.S. and around the world, Texas has been slow to adopt the technology. Is it time for that to change? Read more
After a long dry period, many parts of the state have finally received some badly needed rain, and those with rainwater harvesting systems have been reaping the rewards of this belated gift from Mother Nature, said Texas A&M AgriLife water resources experts. Read more
Did you know that Austins green lanes, or cycle tracks, like the one you see on Guadalupe along The Drag or on Blue Bonnet Lane were inspired by the Netherlands and Denmark, where one-third to one-half of residents travel by bike daily? The improvements to Austins bike-friendly infrastructure and culture, including its recent designation as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists, is featured in this months Planning Magazine, the magazine for the American Planning Association.
Im honored for the vote of confidence given by my fellow directors, Michalec said. Im excited for the opportunity to maintain, and more importantly, to advance the reputation of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District as one of the most forward-thinking and effective districts in Texas. Read more from the Boerne Star.
Former Kimble County Judge, Republican Andrew Murr won the Republican nomination for House District 53 last night. This seat includes Bandera, Crockett, Edwards, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton counties, a district represented by Harvey Hilderbran since 1988. Andrews an 8th generation Texan, descendant of a pioneering family of one of our brave defenders of the Alamo, and grandson of former Governor Coke R. Stevenson. Learn more
Congratulations to Brad Flink, whos RWH project was honored by the Texas Water Development Board with its Texas Rain Catcher Award. HCAs Rainwater Revival grant program provided support to document this project and create a model for other campuses. The stormwater retention and reuse system created by students is capable of holding 84,000 gallons for irrigating the Bulldogs' baseball field. Read more from Zeke MacCormak and the SA Express News.
Low Impact Development (LID) is a comprehensive approach to site planning, design, and pollution prevention that attempts to minimize downstream impacts of land development by matching the pre-development runoff condition and creating a more sustainable and ecologically functional landscape. Read more from the Central Texas Land/Water Sustainability Forum.
At a glance, Boerne shows up as an emerald dot on a NASA map of lawns. The areas cultivated green St. Augustine or carpet grass also figures as a fraction of Duke University data in which 40.5 million acres are said to be covered by lawns across the nation. Accompanying that NASA-sponsored lawn-map is a statistic claiming that more than 7 billion gallons of water are used every year to maintain lawns. Lawns are, according to that site, the single largest irrigated crop in America in terms of surface area. Read part one of the two-part series from Boerne Star.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released EnviroAtlas, a web-based interactive tool that integrates over 300 separate data layers, helps decision makers understand the implications of planning and policy decisions on our fragile ecosystems and the communities who depend on goods and services from these ecosystems. Learn more
A proposed transmission line and substation will affect Gillespie, Blanco and Kendall Counties. LCRA is requesting input using its Project Questionnaire. by this Friday. Read this helpful Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions fact sheet from Braun and Gresham. Learn more about the recent public meeting, links for additional information and what to expect next here. We can insist on guarantees from LCRA and CTEC that once located, the lines and the substation will be built with regard for minimum aesthetic and environmental impact. Read this letter to the editor from Hill Country neighbors.
The Hill Country Master Naturalists are now recruiting for their Fall Class. With a mission to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. HCMN works in Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Edwards, Real, Kimble, Mason and Menard Counties. Learn more about how to apply. There are several other Master Naturalist programs in the Hill Country. Find a chapter near you.
The Trinity Aquifer and the Upper Guadalupe River are major components of the hill countrys available water supply. While these water resources typically do not receive as much attention as the more prominent Edwards Aquifer, for example, with the rapidly growing population in this part of the state their importance has never been more crucial. Read more from Livestock Weekly.
An estimated 200 people attended an open house May 15th in Stonewall to learn more about the proposed Blumenthal substation and 138-kV transmission line project that will affect that area. Representatives from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) and the consulting firm Power Engineers, were on hand to answer questions and receive input regarding the study area. Learn more
Recent rainfall in Austin delivered more water to the Gulf, but little to lakes Travis and Buchanan, the areas water supply reservoirs. With near average rainfall the last two years and the lakes continuing to fall, a historic flood or an extremely wet year is necessary to replenish central Texas water supplies and avoid the unthinkable. Read more from Tom Hegemier of the Central Texas Land Water Sustainability Forum.
Congratulations to Ruthie and Johnnie Russell for being recognized by TPWD as a Lone Star Land Steward. The Russells chose to enact a conservation easement on their property because of growing pressure of land fragmentation. Ranchettes make it difficult to conserve land on the scale necessary to keep habitat intact and ecological systems functioning Ruthie said. Read more from the Texas Agricultural Land Trust and enjoy a great video about the Sycamore Ranch here.
As the drought deepens, as water rationing becomes the norm, as human population booms and as indicator wildlife populations drastically decline, people are stuck wondering what kind of world we will leave to the next generations, Read more from George Cates of Native American Seed, published in the Boerne Star.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was recently awarded $100,000 in grants to protect the Texas state fish, Guadalupe Bass, in the Pedernales River basin. TPWD will be working with the Hill Country Alliance to identify willing landowners for habitat conservation work within the Pedernales catchment- an area totaling more than 800,000 acres in the heart of the Hill Country. Funds will be available on a competitive basis for cost-share projects, and will benefit the whole health of the river system. Learn More
David K. Langford is being honored for his local stewardship and the book, Hillingdon Ranch: Four Season, Six Generations. Langford is one of four recipients of the Comfort Heritage Foundation's annual award for outstanding contributions to the preservation of the heritage and culture of Comfort. The awards will be presented May 31st. Read More
As Texas booms, the state is less and less able to brag that the stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas. In the big cities and the sprawling suburbs, and even in Far West Texas near the McDonald Observatory, light pollution is increasingly limiting our ability to enjoy the night sky. But the Hill Country town of Dripping Springs is showing that the starry skies can be preserved or restored even as the state grows. Associate Editor Forrest Wilder writes about the growing dark skies movement and how unlike many environmental woesclimate change, for instance, or the extinction of specieslight pollution is eminently reversible. More from the Texas Observer.
Water is not only a property right, it is essential to the health and welfare of all Texas citizens. For that reason, groundwater conservation districts are authorized by Texas law to protect this resource of our great state. There are now 100 such districts throughout the state. These local boards are to oversee, regulate, limit, and conserve the groundwater resources of Texas for the publics benefit now and in the future. More from Statesman.com.
A report issued by the non-profit Texas Center for Policy Studies (TCPS) finds that the current water planning process in Texas tends to over-estimate future water demand and under-estimate the potential for making better use of existing supplies. This report shows that, with more reasonable demand projections and better use of conservation and drought management, the demand/supply gap in 2060 is less than one-half that predicted by the current 2012 State Water Plan issued by TWDB. Read more and download the report from TCPS. Read more from the Texas Tribune, How Much Water Will Texas Really Need by 2060?
The Reserve at Fair Oaks Ranch is exactly the kind of proposed development that Rep. Doug Miller long has cited in calls to create a groundwater conservation district in Comal County after four years of litigation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently gave up its efforts to force Comal and Travis counties to create groundwater districts or join existing ones in neighboring counties. We would have liked to see the process continue, said Milan J. Michalec, president of the Hill Country Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural resources. There should be a district there and pumping should be managed by the appropriate authority. - Read more from SA Express-News.
An open house will be held this Thursday, May 15th regarding a new LCRA electric substation and transmission line project in the Blumenthal area east of Fredericksburg. The meeting will be held at the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 7:30. Learn more and let your neighbors know.
The City of San Marcos Public Works Department is implementing a new program to help its customers conserve water. Through this program water customers can receive rebates for purchasing and installing rain barrels and large rainwater tank systems. Private home systems may qualify for up to $5,000, while commercial, institutional and multi-family systems may receive as much as $20,000 in rebates. Learn More
Innovative Strategies to Protect and Restore Rivers, is a 3-part webinar series designed to inform people about strategies to ensure the future health of Texas rivers, bays and estuaries. If you missed session one, presentations delivered by Myron Hess, Andy Sansom and Brian Richter are posted on the Texas Living Waters website. Mark your calendars and register now for the next two sessions scheduled for May 29th and June 25th. Great work by our friends at Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation and the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) recently halted a process that could have created groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) in some of the fasted growing areas of the Hill Country. TCEQ Executive Director Richard Hyde successfully petitioned the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) with a motion to dismiss the case that had been underway since 2010 to create GCDs in Western Travis and Western Comal counties. The request was granted January 27, 2014, and the case is now closed. Read More
HCA is hosting Night Sky educational programs the week of May 12th 16th in Fredericksburg, Llano, Marble Falls and at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The HCA Night Sky Team welcomes Bill Wren of the McDonald Observatory back to the Hill Country to teach and inspire about proper lighting for the night sky. This is one of our most widely popular educational programs; we are discovering a growing regional consensus about the importance of protecting our starry Hill Country sky. Learn More
The Hill Country Alliance is pleased to welcome two new full-time staff members, Charlie Flatten and Katherine Romans, who will respectively manage the organizations water policy and landowner outreach programs. Read More
Senator Troy Fraser and Carolos Rubinstein visited Fredericksburg last week to introduce TWDBs new rural ombudsman Doug Shaw. We hope underground aquifer storage becomes commonplace, as it is less intrusive than new reservoirs and it suffers less evaporation .But everyone will have to pitch in to begin thinking about and using water in more efficient ways. Read more from the Fredericksburg Standard.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announced recently that Bandera High School is among the winners of its annual Texas Rain Catcher Award, a rainwater harvesting competition and recognition program. The award recognizes excellence in the application of rainwater harvesting systems in Texas, promotes the technology, and educates the public. Learn More
Final CREZ lines have been completed, a public meeting will be held in Stonewall May 15th regarding the Blumenthal Substation and new transmission line, The first major wind farm in Central Texas is now online in Mills County. Learn more from the most recent Save Our Scenic Hill Country (SOSHE) newsletter.
Meet Chuck Marohn, President of Strong Towns for a candid talk and conversation about the future of Americas cities, towns and neighborhoods. The current approach to growth emphasizes investments in new infrastructure to serve or induce new development. This approach uses public dollars inefficiently, destructively subsidizes one type of development over another and leaves massive maintenance liabilities to future generations. Event Details
The Texas Water Resources Institutes Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program will host a workshop from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13 in Kerrville for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Upper Guadalupe watershed. Learn More
Some water experts believe Hill Country clear-running creeks and streams may soon be a thing of the past if cities are permitted to discharge treated wastewater directly into creeks such as Onion Creek. Water wells may also become contaminated. Read More
"Keeping Rivers Flowing" is a free three-part webinar series designed to inform interested persons about strategies to ensure the future health of Texas' rivers, bays and estuaries. Drawing on practical experience from here in Texas and around the world, speakers will discuss innovative approaches for ensuring that rivers, bays and estuaries continue to get the flow needed to protect water quality and support healthy fish and wildlife populations. Learn More
Theres a lot of bad information floating around in the Hill Country regarding land management, in addition to a lot of good information. Sometimes it is difficult to sort out the bad from the good. Misinformation can come from a variety of sources the coffee shop, the feed store, magazine articles, well meaning neighbors and even natural resource professionals. By clarifying some of the common misperceptions, people will be able to make better decisions regarding natural resources. Steves writings are timeless. Read more from Steve Nelle and educate your neighbors.
The Bennett Trust will host its first ever land stewardship and education conference April 23-25 in Kerrville. Wyman Meinzer, state photographer of Texas, will deliver the keynote address on the history and legacy of the Edwards Plateau. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit local ranches, vineyards and orchards to learn more about sustainable practices in horticulture, forage production and wildlife management. Learn More
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has opened their State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) rules making process for public comment. Participation in the rules making process is critical to ensure that the intentions of the State Legislature are carried out in the long-term administration of the States SWIFT funds. The HCA has submitted a list of recommendations to the TWDB that will help ensure spring and stream-flow sustainability in the Hill Country.
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is hosting a candidates forum for two board of director seats up for election this year. The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at PEC Headquarters, 201 S. Ave. F in Johnson City. The event will also include discussion of a ballot referendum on whether to switch to single-member district elections for board directors. Learn more about the candidates from the San Marcos Mercury. Learn more about the process and forum from the PEC.
The Hays County Commissioners Court is actively searching for partners in a quest to supply water for the future growth expected west of I-35. Additionally, developers, water marketers, and local politicians are looking for new sources of water that will provide for that growth. The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer east of I-35 is being marketed as an abundant resource ready for export into the Hill Country that would supplement the Hill Countrys already strained Trinity Aquifer. This Austin American Statesman article by Andra Lim reports on a recent Hays, Travis and Williamson combined County Commissioners Court meeting to explore the formation of a regional water grid that would pipe water from Bastrop and Lee Counties to points west of I-35.
The Hays County Commissioners Court is actively searching for partners in a quest to supply water for the future growth expected west of I-35. Additionally, developers, water marketers, and local politicians are looking for new sources of water that will provide for that growth. The Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer east of I-35 is being marketed as an abundant resource ready for export into the Hill Country that would supplement the Hill Countrys already strained Trinity Aquifer. This Austin American Statesman article by Andra Lim reports on a recent Hays, Travis and Williamson combined County Commissioners Court meeting to explore the formation of a regional water grid that would pipe water from Bastrop and Lee Counties to points west of I-35.
Sky has been selected to receive a Lone Star Land Steward Award for her work in education and outreach for the Nueces River Authority in Uvalde County. Sky Lewey is a conservation educator with extraordinary leadership and dedication. A key figure in the efforts to restore healthy riparian function to the Nueces River Basin and beyond. David Langford, HCA Advisor, and his wife Myrna are also receiving an award for their landowner cooperative in Kendall County. Congratulations HCA leaders! Read more from TPWD.
With the exception of the lower Rio Grande Valley and small parts of Far West Texas, much of the state has received less than 50 percent of normal rainfall, reads TWDBs most recent report. This doesnt bode well for the next six months. A dry winter generally portends a dry spring and summer. Read more from Nextcity.org.
Bat Conservation International has inspired major support to prevent intense development of 1500 acres adjacent to Bracken Cave from the City of San Antonio, Mayor Julian Castro, City Councilman Ron Nirenberg, The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation and others. Find out more about recent negotiations to save the cave and learn about upcoming opportunities to personally visit Bracken Bat Cave and see the bats take flight.
How many times have you heard that the Hill Country was once a great vast grassland with only a modest covering of trees and brush? Although this longstanding myth is deeply ingrained and embraced by many government agencies, biologists, landowners and professionals, it is false and misleading. Learn what the Hill Country was really like prior to 1860 from eye-witness accounts, and why it is important to understand the past. Read and share from Steve Nelle.
The rules require residential developers to use only drought-resistant plants from a list provided by the city. St. Augustine grass, which tends to be very thirsty, can only be planted in areas where there is 10 inches of topsoil and less than 6 hours of full sunlight per day. Read more from the American Statesman (subscription required). Learn more about St. Augustine and the impact lawn watering has on our regional water supply from Native American Seed here. KXAN reports more buyers want homes with smaller yards and less grass to water. View video here.
The fact is the citys sprawling suburbs, gated communities and ex-urban neighborhoods are addicted to lawn and landscape watering. SAWS officials say about one-third of all the water we use in the hot summer months is pumped to keep grass alive. Not humans, but grass. Learn More
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has developed a new Interactive 2012 State Water Plan webpage that will let water users statewide take an up-close look at data in the 2012 State Water Plan and how our water needs will change over time. This data will arm communities with important information as they plan for projects to submit for State Water Implementation Fund (SWIFT) funding. Learn More
It started when the Kimble County Commissioners Court, followed by the City Council, passed resolutions supporting voluntary efforts to protect the Night Skies. This paralleled actions being taken in other Hill Country communities to preserve the awe-inspiring Night Skies and the enjoyment that comes with stargazing, including its attraction for visitors. Read more from the Junction Eagle.
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September 11 in Wimberley - Community Water Meeting, hosted by CARD - Details
September 12 in Kendalia - 2014 New Landowner Series: Wildlife and Range Management, Brush Work and Sculpting - Presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Details
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September 27-28 in Boerne - Texas Hydro-Geo Workshop - Details
September 28 in Austin - 7th Annual Celebration of Children in Nature - Hosted by The Children in Nature Collaborative of Austin and the Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center - Details
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After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy.
The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day.
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October 16, 2012
PresidentialTopic: Town hall format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York ( Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)
According to the CPD, "The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization."
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There seems to be no end to the most amazing fall sports season since Martin County High School began an athletic program in 1924.
The Tigers' volleyball team capped another terrific season Saturday by beating Winter Springs in four sets for the Class 7A state championship.
That's Martin County's third state title this month. The boys and girls bowling teams captured state crowns in Orlando 10 days ago.
To put that into perspective, consider this: The Tigers' athletic teams produced 10 FHSAA state titles in the previous 86 years combined.
Like their bowling counterparts, the Tigers had a strong run from start to finish. They ended 27-5, with four of the losses coming to teams from Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa and Pennsylvania in the Chicago Asics Challenge,
Martin County, which won its final 15 matches, lost only once in the Sunshine State, a two-set decision to Cardinal Gibbons in the East Coast Challenge final Sept. 24. Just 20 days later, the Tigers won a rematch in four sets in Fort Lauderdale.
Playing one of the most challenging schedules in the program's 38-year history paid the sweetest dividends of all, with setter Mallori Moffat and hitter Nicole Walch leading a talent-rich squad to its third state championship.
It's just the latest chapter in a special fall.
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Boys bowling: 16-0, district champion, state champion
Girls bowling: 14-1, district champion, state champion
Boys cross country: District champion, regional runner-ujp, 17th in Class 3A
Girls cross country: District champion, fifth at regionals, 19th in Class 3A
Football: 8-3, district runner-up, earned first playoff win in 20 years and will play in regional semifinal next week
Boys swimming: 9-0, district champion, fifth at regionals, fifth in Class 2A state meet
Girls swimming: 9-0, district runner-up, fourth at regionals, third in Class 2A state meet
Volleyball: 27-5, district champion, regional champion, Class 5A state champion
That's six district titles, one regional crown, three state championships and two other top-five state finishes.
The bowling, football, swimming and volleyball teams are a combined 83-9, with football still to finish.
The boys and girls golf teams, traditionally strong programs in the past, struggled this season and did not advance out of district.
At 26, Martin County volleyball coach Krissy Schmidt's career is just beginning, but the Penn State graduate already has etched her name into the school and area record books.
Schmidt is the youngest state championship coach at Martin County. She's also the first coach in area history to take a team to the state finals in each of her first two years.
Schmidt is 54-10 in two seasons. That's the most in any area coach's first two years.
The top three:
54: Krissy Schmidt, 2010-2011 (Martin County volleyball, 54-10)
53: Lenny Jankowski, 2001-2002 (John Carroll baseball, 53-7)
52: Lori Miller, 2005-2006 (Jensen Beach softball, 52-6)
Martin County played in its sixth state volleyball final. The Tigers won in 1994, 2009 and this season, and lost finals in 1997, 1999 and last season.
Only John Carroll, which reached seven finals under coach Jon Toler (1978-1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1997), has more among area volleyball teams.
Martin County is the second area team to play in three consecutive state finals, joining John Carroll (1978-1980).
The volleyball team's third state championship ties the boys basketball and girls golf teams for most in Martin County history.
Boys basketball won in 1972, 1973 and 1979 under coach Don Wallen. Girls golf won in 1977 and 1978 under coach Bob Collins and again in 2003 under coach Kerry Lukas.
Martin County's first two volleyball champions were coached by Marty Bielicki, who was at Saturday's state final.
Martin County became the second area volleyball team to have a losing streak of four or more matches in a state championship season.
John Carroll's 1987 Class 2A state championship team lost five in a row in mid-season before rebounding to win their fifth state title under Toler.
Martin County became the 22nd three-time state champion since the FHSAA Volleyball Finals began in 1974. Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) has the most state titles with 19. John Carroll has the most among local teams with five.


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Two Madison robberies related, police say
Madison police say two Saturday morning gas station robberies are related, a TV station there is reporting on its website.
Madison police spokeswoman Lt. Stephanie Bradley Wilson told WISC-TV, which reported the news on Channel3000.com, that police are looking for the same suspect in a gas station robbery at PDQ on West Broadway and at a BP on Atwood Avenue. »Read Full Article
Municipalities taking over management of some public golf courses
Madison - Management of public golf courses in Wisconsin is changing as municipalities work to trim their budgets and increase revenue.
The city of Madison is following the lead of Fond du Lac and will take over management of its public courses in January. Four PGA pros will no longer run the Madison courses like small businesses, taking on responsibility for cart rentals, concessions and merchandise in exchange for sending a piece of the profits to the city.
Wisconsin PGA director Joe Stadler tells Wisconsin Public Radio that Fond du Lac's course is managed by the county and has increased revenue about $30,000 a year. Stadler says successful publicly-managed courses have kept a PGA pro on staff, something Madison isn't planning to do. (5)
Nonprofits absent from Racine voluntary tax program
Racine - A Racine program asking churches and other tax-exempt nonprofits to pay taxes anyway has so far come up empty.
Mayor John Dickert sent letters in September to 182 local nonprofits. He asked them to consider paying a portion of the property tax the city would normally charge them if their properties were taxed. »Read Full Article(6)
Obama offers closing argument in Milwaukee
With chants of "four more years" ringing in the hall, President Barack Obama told thousands of supporters Saturday at the Delta Center that voters in the country have a choice to make in just a few days as the nation heads to the polls.
"Opportunity has to be open to everybody, not just some," Obama said. »Read Full Blog Post(400)
Katy Perry wears her politics on her dress
Pop singer Katy Perry wore her politics on her skin-tight blue dress Saturday, as she sang for thousands of Democratic supporters at a rally for President Barack Obama at the Delta Center.
Emblazoned in white letters across the front of the dress was the word "Forward," the Obama campaign theme. The dress was also flecked with sequins and there was a dash of red from the Obama campaign symbol. »Read Full Blog Post(56)
36,578 voted early in Milwaukee
Early in-person voting in the City of Milwaukee proved to be very popular this year.
Neil Albrecht, the executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission, said Saturday that a total of 36,578 people took advantage of early voting this year.
Four years ago, when there was a longer period for early voting, a total of 31,200 voted early. (24)
MSO finds power in less-played works
Familiarity does not equal power in the world of orchestral repertoire.
Friday evening's Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert, led by guest conductor Michael Francis, featured two strikingly powerful works that somehow don't make the list of "most frequently performed" orchestral works. »Read Full Article
Man convicted of killing mom for insurance money
Appleton - A Wisconsin man accused of fatally shooting his mother so he could collect on her life insurance policy has been convicted.
The Appleton Post-Crescent reports that 35-year-old Randal Rosenthal was found guilty Friday night of first-degree intentional homicide. The charge carries a life prison sentence. »Read Full Article
Marshfield man accused of dousing pregnant woman with gas
Marshfield - A Marshfield man is due in court next week on charges that he doused a pregnant woman in gasoline and threatened to set her on fire.
A WAOW-TV report says Tyler S. Ress has an initial appearance scheduled for Monday morning. The 23-year-old faces four felony charges, including first-degree recklessly endangering safety and attempting to cause an abortion. He also faces three misdemeanor charges. »Read Full Article(5)
Soulstice Theatre brings 'Blithe Spirit' to life
It's all jolly good to insist one shouldn't dwell in the past, but what's a chap to do when the past insists on dwelling with him?
That's the predicament confronting Charles Condomine in Noël Coward's "Blithe Spirit," a comic version of the contemporaneously published "Rebecca" that cuts like a diamond and is every bit as brilliant. It's now on stage in St. Francis, in a Soulstice Theatre production that opened Friday night under Char Manny's direction. »Read Full Article(1)
Cold to stay for the weekend
Southeastern Wisconsin's going to endure another cold day Saturday -- and still another one Sunday.
Jesse Ritka, a meteorologist for WTMJ-TV, Channel 4, is predicting mostly to partly cloudy skies Saturday, with a high temperature of just 45. Overnight lows will be in the low 30s at the lakefront and upper 20s inland, she adds. »Read Full Article


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Inspiré d'un livre à succès acclamé partout dans le monde, «The Book Thief» raconte l'histoire de Liesel, une jeune femme extraordinaire et courageuse qui part vivre avec une famille d'accueil en Allemagne à l'aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle apprend à lire avec l'aide de sa nouvelle famille et de Max, un réfugié juif que la...
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Inspiré d'un livre à succès acclamé partout dans le monde, «The Book Thief» raconte l'histoire de Liesel, une jeune femme extraordinaire et courageuse qui part vivre avec une famille d'accueil en Allemagne à l'aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Elle apprend à lire avec l'aide de sa nouvelle famille et de Max, un réfugié juif que la famille protège en le cachant sous les escaliers. Pour Liesel et Max, le pouvoir des mots et de l'imagination deviennent le seul moyen d'échapper aux événements tumultueux qui se déroulent autour d'eux.
Désolés, aucun cinéma dans un rayon de -1 km du code postal 04901 où le film "La voleuse de livres" le jeudi, 21 août.S.v.p. essayer:- d'élargir votre champ de recherche, ou- d'entrer un nouveau code postal- de choisir une autre date.Si, après avoir essayé différentes options, votre film n'apparaît toujours pas avec l'horaire des représentations, c'est que votre film n'est peut-être pas à l'affiche dans votre région avec les options choisies.
The Book Thief opens with the voice of Death, providing a casual reminder that everyone will, eventually, die. Provided by Roger Allam, the voice appears several times throughout the film to philosophize and narrate, much like Death does in the novel by Markus Zusak. Fans of the novel will most likely find this a comforting sign of the faithful adaptation about to unfurl before them, but it's hard not to see the voice of Death as a clunky addition to the film. However, this is practically the only part of the film that doesn't make a successful transition from page to screen, as The Book Thief is just as compelling and enchanting a story as it ever was.
That story is about Leisel Meminger, played beautifully by Sophie Nèlisse, a young girl who is taken in by the Hubermanns, a poor foster family, at the start of World War II. Rosa Hubermann (Emily Watson) is a stern, cold woman who supports the family with her laundry business and seems more interested in the allowance they will get for taking care of Liesel than in the girl herself. Liesel warms more quickly to her new foster father Hans (Geoffrey Rush), a friendly, eccentric, and mostly out-of-work house painter who takes an instant liking to his new charge. The makeshift family becomes closer once they agree to shelter Max Vandenburg (Ben Schnetzer), a Jewish man, whose father once saved Hans' life. The film does a great job of showcasing the stakes of such an action, by quietly showing the building presence of the Nazi party, and intercutting scenes of a demonstration with scenes of Kristallnacht and Max escaping towards the Hubermanns and their home on Himmel Street, where they live.
Liesel and Max bond over their new circumstances and their love of books. Leisel has only just learned to read and write, using a book she stole from her younger brother's funeral. However, once the world of literature has been opened to her, she can't get enough, stealing books from the bonfire of a Nazi Party rally and a library belonging to the Burgermeister's wife. This act of rebellion helps Leisel and Max find hope and courage in the face of the growing threat of the war and the Holocaust, leading up to the film's most touching scene, where Liesel tells the other townspeople sheltered underground stories to distract them from the bombs going off above them.
Nèlisse is truly the star of the film, effortlessly bringing Liesel to life with a performance that is charming and compelling. It's no easy task to steal scenes from such respected and talented actors like Rush and Watson, but Nèlisse does so while simultaneously playing off of them wonderfully. She also does a great job of depicting Leisel's slow understanding of the events of the war and the effects of the Nazis' rise to power as it overwhelms her small town. It is through this slow realization that the audience really gets an understanding of the passage of time, rather than through the events of the film itself.
It's clear that Watson is enjoying playing Rosa's harsher side, but it's the moments when her walls crack and the love she has for her family show through that Rosa really becomes a compelling character. Watson's performance in incredibly understated, which means that she tends to be overshadowed by Rush, who, like Liesel, the audience finds it much easier to connect with. Unlike his wife, Hans wears his affection for his family clearly, and Rush's performance gives the film some much needed warmth and light. Schnetzer also gives a touching performance, despite his German accent dropping in and out, and his character's relationship with Liesel is the heart of the film. It's clear that the two actors had a strong bond, as their friendship radiates through the characters. However, when Schnetzer is on his own, he doesn't manage to capture your attention in the same way that he does when he has another actor to play off of.
The Book Thief's main triumph is its portrayal of how ordinary Germans were affected by the rise of Hitler and the war, which it does primarily through Leisel and her friend Rudy (the very charming Nico Liersch), and their conflicts with the new regime. Leisel doesn't understand why anyone would want to hurt Max, or even take her from her mother, who is a Communist. Rudy is confused by the anger and fear he inspires by covering himself in coal so that he better resembles his hero, Jesse Owens. Through their eyes, the audience sees the influence of the Nazi party, and the way that anyone who defies them — like Hans does by defending a Jewish neighbor — leads to terrible, often tragic consequences.
Audiences should not approach The Book Thief expecting a story about the full-scale horrors of the Holocaust. This is the story of one girl, one family, and one small village. With this grand tragedy as the backdrop, the film focuses on the small actions, the small rebellions and the small changes that affect ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, and highlights how there can always be hope and light found in the darkest of times.
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Screenplay By Carl Joos & Felix Van Groeningen | With Johan Heldenbergh And Veerle Baetens
2012 | 112 Minutes | Dutch w/English subtitles
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It's been a rough month for the president. Allegations about the Benghazi situation are gaining traction, the IRS was caught targeting conservative groups for tax scrutiny, and it came out that the justice department secretly looked at the phone records of journalists.
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