It's less than two weeks away now... the total eclipse of the sun that runs right over Texas. It's the first time we've seen a total eclipse in Texas since 1878 and we won't see another one in this country until 2044.

We've heard how a lot of Texas counties have declared disaster areas, because of all of the people coming into witness the totality of the eclipse.
Ennis is expecting a flood of visitors, 10 times the size of the city.

The city of Frisco is also in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, but it might be a little more prepared for the visitors.

On today's Ask The Expert, Cori Powers from Visit Frisco.com joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.

It's less than two weeks away now... the total eclipse of the sun that runs right over Texas. It's the first time we've seen a total eclipse in Texas since 1878 and we won't see another one in this country until 2044.
We've heard how a lot of Texas counties have declared disaster areas, because of all of the people coming into witness the totality of the eclipse. Ennis is expecting a flood of visitors, 10 times the size of the city.
The city of Frisco is also in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, but it might be a little more prepared for the visitors. On today's Ask The Expert, Cori Powers from Visit Frisco.com joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their &ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; segment.

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How do big cities prepare for the Eclipse?

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

Why this weekend is the time to stock up on emergency supplies

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. 

On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

How can the community help provide meals to those in need?

A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the start of the war, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday.

A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the start of the war, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday.

How do big cities prepare for the Eclipse?

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