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Texas roads experienced heavy traffic as spectators traveled to view a solar eclipse, causing significant slowdowns and delays, including those due to an 18-wheeler fire on I-10.

Organizations collect used eclipse glasses for South American children to safely view the next eclipse in 2024. Glasses must be undamaged and sent by May 15.

The Great American Eclipse passed through North America, starting in Mazatlan, Mexico, and moving up to Canada, eliciting awe from spectators and generating significant tourism revenue in Texas.

The Texas Eclipse Festival was canceled due to severe weather forecasts, hours before the peak of a solar eclipse. Attendees faced evacuation and logistical issues, with organizers offering partial refunds.

Schools in San Antonio and Cleveland incorporated the total solar eclipse into their curricula, providing students with protective glasses and engaging activities to safely enjoy and learn from the rare astronomical event.

San Antonio resident Robert Mendez received city assistance to fill a waterlogged backyard trench after persistent appeals and involvement from local media and city council.

San Antonio is hosting two solar eclipse events with pet adoptions at the SAACS and an Eclipse Extravaganza at the zoo, with activities and unique opportunities to observe animal behavior.

The "99 Cents Only" chain is closing all of its 371 stores due to enduring challenges in the retail sector, including effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.

Texas' Camp FIMFO offers the state's only Alpine Coaster, dubbed the "Cliff Carver," with speeds up to 25 mph. The resort features cabins, RV sites, waterslides, pools, and entertainment, including concerts from notable artists.

San Antonio City Council honored 12-year-old Lila Smethurst for winning the Food Network's Kids Baking Championship and bringing recognition to the city.

Somerset teacher Juan Dominguez was awarded a $25,000 prize from the Milken Educator Awards during a surprise assembly. He's recognized for his dedication to bilingual education and educational leadership.

The Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio is relocating from Hemisfair to Frost Tower and will seek a permanent home, as UTSA plans to repurpose the museum's original land.