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
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Hillsboro receives grant for April eclipse events
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
Popular artists to perform at Eclipse Fest
Tickets are now on sale for a three-day music festival featuring well-known country artists that has been scheduled to coincide with Hillsboro's solar eclipse activities in April. The Cosmic Cowboy Eclipse Festival, which will be held at the outlet mall site in Hillsboro, will be conducted from Friday, April 5, through Monday, April 8 — … Continue reading Popular artists to perform at Eclipse Fest
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
Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
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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