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Van Zandt County eclipse viewing times
according to nationaleclipse.com and eclipse2024.org
Canton
1:41:48 pm
Four minutes and five seconds
Van
1:42:19 pm
Three minutes and 42 seconds
Wills Point
1:41:40 pm
Four minutes and 20 seconds
Edgewood
1:41:54 pm
Four minutes and 15 seconds
Grand Saline
Protect Your Eyes to Stay Safe!
It is NOT safe to look directly at the Sun without eye protection specialized for solar viewing, except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse when the sun’s face is completely blocked by the moon.
Bronze plaque to be dedicated April 12 at VZC Courthouse
The public is invited to attend the unveiling of a bronze plaque commemorating the historic ‘Victory or Death’letter authorized by William Barret Travis at The Alamo in 1836. The event will take place at 10 a.m.
Most schools closed, businesses open April 8
While the Total Solar Eclipse, a once in a lifetime event in Van Zandt County is taking place Monday, April 8, it will be pretty much business as usual for a number of area businesses.
GSISD changes its plan
After initially deciding to be one of two school districts in Van Zandt County to remain open Monday, April 8 on Solar Eclipse Day, Grand Saline ISD Superintendent Micah Lewis informed the News through an e-mail April 2 that he has changed his mind and has made the decision to cancel classes that...
Van Zandt County braces for eclipse
A total solar eclipse will cross North America when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth on April 8. The face of the Sun will be completely blocked, darkening the sky as if it were dawn or dusk.
Reese declares local state of emergency in VZC
In advance of the solar eclipse event Monday, April 8, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese has ‘Declared a Local State of Disaster’ for VZC in a letter sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott April 1.
Dunn shares newly revised policy on school colors
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Anewly revised policy regarding school colors applying to all school uniforms and letter jackets was shared by Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board March 25. Trustee Michael Johnson was not in attendance.
Law enforcement ready to respond during solar eclipse
davidb@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County Sheriff Joe Carter knows that a unique event like the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse event Monday, April 8 can present some unique challenges, but he said that his department is ready to respond when needed.