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    In Texas Hill Country, darkness enlightens and inspires

    by Henry Gass Dec 21, 2022 4 minutes

    The city of Blanco sits on the edge of darkness, and it’s trying to stay there.

    Nestled in the rural Hill Country of Central Texas, the 1,700-person town is growing – but locals are wary of losing the longtime neighbor they all share: the neighbor that lives overhead. 

    “For our citizens it’s really important to keep our small-town charm,” says Rachel Lumpee, the city’s mayor. “And part of that charm is being able to see the Milky Way.” 

    Blanco is confronting a challenge both new and ancient. Darkness and light have been antagonists for most of human history, and light pollution is

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