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Solar eclipse leads to increase in traffic on major Texas roads

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April 8, 2024

Solar eclipse leads to increase in traffic on major Texas roads

Traffic picks up after solar eclipse

With thousands and thousands of people coming into Central Texas for the total solar eclipse, TxDOT prepared for increased traffic to come along with it.

AUSTIN, Texas – Drivers faced long drive times on major Central Texas roads following the eclipse.

“We opened the Emergency Operations Center over the weekend so that we could be on top of this and make sure that we were prepared for anything that came our way,” said Brad Wheelis, TxDOT spokesperson.

According to Wheelis, light traffic was seen throughout the morning with trouble spots being in the Blanco and Burnet areas. However, things started to cool down while people watched the eclipse.

For those watching at a park in Marble Falls, the clouds parted at the perfect time to catch the tail end of the show.

Eclipse viewing party at Long Center

Austinites and travelers gathered together to share a once-in-a-lifetime moment at the Long Center.

“It was all cloudy and then boom. It came through, and it was beautiful,” said Cooper Craig.

These folks caught around four minutes of totality. Those watching said the eclipse was a once in a lifetime experience.

“It was morning, nighttime, and then morning again. It looked like an alien ship,” said Wesley Craig.

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It was after the eclipse, when people started to head home, the traffic began.

“Immediately after totality, we started seeing traffic stack up in the Burnet area,” said Wheelis.

FOX 7 Austin also saw traffic in and around Marble Falls and in the Hill Country. Hays County officials also reported a 30-minute traffic delay on the highway from Wimberley to San Marcos.

“None of us have been through an eclipse like this here in Texas. This is a special event, a once in a lifetime, really and so we wanted to make sure that our crews were deployed. They could respond to any incidents that happened along the roadways,” said Wheelis.

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

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June 23, 2026

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National Hockey League seeking expansion in Houston and Austin as potential targets

HOUSTON, Texas — The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

The expansion news is being discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting, which is being held on Tuesday in New York.

The NHL went from 30 to 32 clubs when it added the Vegas Golden Knights (began play in 2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (debuted in 2021-22). The expansion fee for Vegas was $500 million and for Seattle was $650 million.

Earlier this month at the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated that the league has fielded calls from across North America from prospective cities and owners who are interested in bringing in an NHL franchise.

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Bettman has previously told the board of governors that any potential expansion team would likely come with at least a $2 billion fee for it to make sense.

The league has seen record revenues this season — projected to be between $7.5 billion and $8 billion. The NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season, a $8.5 million increase from this past season.

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party

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June 23, 2026

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Adobro’s Filipino-Fiesta-meets-Texas-Dancehall “Right Here, Right Now” Album Release Party Join Adobro as he celebrates the release of his debut album, Right Here, Right Now, with a one-night-only Filipino-Texan celebration at Antone’s Nightclub. Beginning at 6 PM, guests can enjoy a Filipino vendor market, food, and interactive experiences, followed by a Tinikling performance by the ATX Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe and an opening set from Austin singer-songwriter Katrina Cain. At 8:30 PM, Adobro takes the stage to perform songs inspired by family, love, identity, and his journey from Manila to Texas. The evening also supports earthquake relief efforts in the Philippines.

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