Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

Duncanville students may not be let outside for eclipse

Earlier this week, educators at Duncanville High School were instructed to come up with indoor plans for the eclipse, like craft projects or a livestream. One teacher said there’s been outrage amongst staff, and because of that, the school might change course and allow students and staff outside, but the district will not confirm or deny that claim.

Can you look at a solar eclipse?

On Friday, UnitedHealthcare was at Adams Middle School in Grand Prairie to visit with students and supply the district with 2,000 pairs of certified glasses. Dr. Hunt says, most importantly, people should always wear the protective, certified glasses when looking directly at the sun, even when it is partially uncovered.

Eclipse-themed foods for your solar eclipse watch party

With the total solar eclipse just days away, it’s time to stock up on eclipse-themed foods for your office or neighborhood watch party. Here's a list of ideas -- everything from Moon Pies and SunChips to Eclipse gum and Sunkist soda.

How will animals react to the solar eclipse?

Many animals are expected to display behaviors connected with an early dusk during next week's solar eclipse. Kari Streiber with the Dallas Zoo explains there's a conflict between their internal rhythms and the external environment.

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.