Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitors [Video]

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Cities and small towns in Texas from the Mexico border to Texarkana are bracing for a flood of visitors ahead of next week’s solar eclipse, with some local leaders warning their residents to prepare by stocking up on food and water and staying home on Monday.

They’re also watching the weather forecast carefully. Along …