City and county officials provided information about the comprehensive planning effort underway ahead of next month's total solar eclipse during a community meeting held Thursday evening, March 7. Whitney Operations Director Billy Pribble told those gathered that planning has been underway for months at the county and city levels. He pointed out that the city … Continue reading City, county preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
The Hill County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is requesting the help of residents in compiling a list of events related to April's solar eclipse. Knowing where large groups will be gathered in the area will assist first responders in providing emergency services, should the need arise. Those who will be hosting visitors on their … Continue reading Hill Co. OEM requests eclipse event information
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will impact communities across the U.S., beginning in Texas and ending for U.S. communities in Maine. The “In the Path of Totality” program awarded grants of $10,000 each to Main Street America accredited and affiliate communities located within the path of totality – the areas set to experience … Continue reading Hillsboro receives grant for April eclipse events
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Larry Smith, a retired national park ranger and astronomer from Whitney, kicked off a town hall meeting in Hillsboro last week by explaining the science behind a total solar eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth. The area will see the effects … Continue reading Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
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