‘The worst flop ever’: How Texas’ MAGA governor ruined Eagle Pass’ solar eclipse weekend – By Carl Gibson (Alternet) / April 6, 2024
The local economy of Eagle Pass, Texas was all set to rake in a huge financial windfall this weekend, when the town was expected to play host to tens of thousands of visitors eager to be the first in the US to see Monday’s solar eclipse. Instead, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing border standoff with the federal government ended up scaring most tourists away.
According to the Daily Beast, Aide Castano — the municipality’s marketing and tourism director — told a meeting of the local Rotary Club last year that the town of 28,000 residents could expect to see its population temporarily swell to more than 100,000 people on the first weekend of April for the eclipse boom. The city scheduled a music festival to take place dubbed the “57 South Music Festival” set to last three nights, featuring 17 bands on two separate stages.
“If you’re a music lover and a celestial enthusiast, then there’s no better time to start planning your trip to Eagle Pass, Texas!” An advertisement from the city read.
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