"Preparing for Solar Eclipse 2024: Economic Boom, Stormy Skies, and Visitor Influx"
Small town businesses in Waxahachie, Texas, are preparing for an influx of visitors for Monday's total solar eclipse, despite the forecast of overcast skies. Local shops are hosting eclipse-themed events and hoping for clear weather to attract hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers. Residents and visitors are excited for the rare cosmic event, with some expressing disappointment over the weather forecast but remaining hopeful for a memorable experience.