Happy New Year! We’re excitedly planning our 2022 Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction. Ticket sales are now open!

Saturday, April 2
2022 Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction

Join us at our third annual fundraising dinner and auction—this year at the historic Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, one of the few remaining Century Heritage ranches in Texas.

You won’t want to miss out on this beautiful event—help Preserve our Hill Country Environment while having a great time! Fabulous Texas BBQ, local libations, unique photo opportunities, music, dancing, and more. Tickets are $125 and all proceeds will support legal counsel and experts needed for the continued fight against the proposed Vulcan quarry.

Our past events have sold out quickly, so don’t wait too long to purchase your tickets!

Saturday, April 2, 2022
4:00 – 10:00 pm
Knibbe Ranch
9836 Spring Branch Road
Spring Branch, TX 78070
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Want to help support this event while promoting your business to local citizens? We need you! More info on sponsorship and auction donation opportunities.

Legal Battle over Vulcan’s Air Permit Continues

We are still waiting on the Third Court of Appeals to set a date for oral arguments. Nothing new to report at this time.

Remember: fighting our permit-happy TCEQ and a huge out-of-state corporation like Vulcan requires expensive legal and scientific expertise. Now is the time to help us raise funds to continue the fight. Get your tickets today to our upcoming April 2 Bluebonnet Extravaganza Dinner & Auction.

If you can’t make it on April 2, we’ll certainly miss you! Please consider donating by mailing a check today to:

Preserve Our Hill Country Environment Foundation
P. O. Box 831414
San Antonio, TX 78283

You may also contribute online by credit card, debit card, or ACH: preserveourhillcountry.org/donate

In the News

New Braunfels quarry opponents continue fighting company in courts and community
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, November 26

BLAST ZONE: Quarries are expanding in the Texas Hill Country
San Antonio Express-News, October 6

From Garden Ridge to New Braunfels, ‘Quarry Row’ has residents demanding stricter regulation
San Antonio Express-News, October 6

Quarry should be opposed
New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, September 25

Myth vs. Fact

MYTH: Vulcan is a good neighbor, respects the environment, and follows regulations.

FACT: In Texas alone, over 80 formal complaints have been filed with the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) against Vulcan since 2002. Vulcan’s Loop 1604 plant (pictured below) has cited over 35 violations of air, storm water, and wastewater regulations during the past several years. Violations included exceeding air pollution limits, failure to construct and maintain permanent spray bars, failure to perform benchmark monitoring, and various hazardous waste violations. A good neighbor would be respectful of our natural resources and follow the law. Clearly Vulcan has no intentions of being a good neighbor.

Thank you for helping to protect our families and preserve our beautiful Hill Country!