Area residents should be preparing for visitors to arrive over the next few days to view the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. While the City of Whitney is not planning any events and is focusing its efforts on preparing resources, Lake Whitney campgrounds are fully booked, and private landowners in the area are hosting … Continue reading Residents reminded to prepare for eclipse
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City, county preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
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
State Park day passes for eclipse available March 8
Texas State Park day pass reservations for April 8 will open at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8. Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or visit tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/reservations for all parks except Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Reservations for Enchanted Rock … Continue reading State Park day passes for eclipse available March 8
City to host meeting on solar eclipse
The City of Whitney will host its second public meeting on the April 8 total solar eclipse Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. The city especially encourages business owners and managers to attend this meeting to discuss strategies for the expected influx of visitors April 5-April 8. The meeting will be held in the Lake … Continue reading City to host meeting on solar eclipse
County planning for April’s eclipse crowd
Hill County hosted the first of several planned meetings of first responders, law enforcement and community leaders recently to present plans for the April 8, 2024 eclipse. The Hill County Office of Emergency Management, led by Tom Hemrick, coordinated the meeting and presentations by Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Jackson, Allyson Cliett with the City … Continue reading County planning for April’s eclipse crowd
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