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Sixteen cities & counties in Texas issue disaster declarations for Monday's total solar eclipse
NORTH TEXAS — The Texas Division of Emergency Management told CBS News Texas that 16 cities and counties across the state have issued disaster declarations to prepare for Monday's total solar eclipse.That includes two counties in North Texas: Van Zandt and Kaufman. Those counties and even those that haven't made the declarations, have been planning for the total solar eclipse for months now. Kaufman County Commissioner Judge Jakie Allen said he issued the disaster declaration because it would help them receive state resources more quickly if the need arises. ...
East Texas Food Bank to offer new mobile pantry in Grand Saline
GRAND SALINE, Texas — The East Texas Food Bank will soon begin offering a mobile pantry in Grand Saline. Beginning April 26, on the fourth Friday of every month the East Texas Food Bank will provide fresh produce from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Grand Saline High School Football Stadium.
Canton officials talk eclipse prep after county issues disaster declaration
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – Van Zandt County wants to make sure their residents are safe during the total eclipse and with the county declaring a state of local disaster, it gives county Judge Andy Reese additional state resources from April 5th, until the day after the eclipse. “We’ve been preparing for a long time,” Austin Melton, marketing […]
Athens YMCA to host total solar eclipse event for community
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The newly remodeled YMCA in Athens will be the hub for all things eclipse in the community. YMCA faculty said they are ready for eclipse watchers to gather at their facility, formally known as the Cain and Murchison Recreation Center, that sits on 85 acres of land. The YMCA, located on […]
Easter Bunny hops across East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – It’s Easter weekend and the Easter Bunny has been spotted hopping all over East Texas. KETK has compiled the following Easter Bunny visits from across East Texas: Gun Barrel City On Sunday, some officers from the Gun Barrel City Police Department caught up with the Easter Bunny while they were on […]
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