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The highly anticipated total solar eclipse on April 8th is creating a buzz across Texas, with businesses capitalizing on the rare celestial event.

This eclipse marks a historic moment as the state hasn’t witnessed such an occurrence since 1878, and the next one won’t grace the contiguous U.S. until 2044.

From special treats to unique experiences, Texas businesses are rolling out promotions to cater to eclipse enthusiasts, expecting a substantial boost to the economy due to tourist spending. According to a list published by Chron, here’s how some Texas establishments are tapping into the eclipse frenzy:

  • NASA Merch: The Johnson Space Center’s shop offers eclipse-themed merchandise, including unique space helmet-shaped glasses and eclipse patches.
  • Southwest Airlines Flights: Offering flights along the eclipse’s path, providing passengers with an aerial view of the phenomenon.
  • H-E-B’s Eclipse Cakes: The popular grocer introduces specialty eclipse-themed cakes for customers to enjoy during the celestial event.
  • Buc-ee’s Eclipse Viewers: Partnering with the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Buc-ee’s distributes free solar eclipse viewing kits to Texas public schools.
  • Tiff’s Treats Eclipse Cookies: Offering a special mix of lemon sugar and double chocolate chip cookies for a limited time.
  • Eclipse Booze: Bars and breweries across Texas are hosting eclipse viewing parties and offering specialty drinks, including eclipse-aged bourbon and hazy IPAs.

These initiatives showcase Texas businesses’ creativity and adaptability in seizing opportunities to celebrate this rare cosmic event.

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Texas bachelor, 70, is looking for love, pays $400 a week for billboard sign about ‘enjoying karaoke’

 

A Texas man is searching for love — and he’s taken his search on the road. 

Al Gilberti, 70, is from Sweetwater, Texas, and is dedicated to finding his special someone. He described himself as a “lonely male” who’s seeking a “female marriage-minded” person, according to the billboard sign he pays for in the west Texas town. 

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The billboard, 20 feet high, includes an image of Gilberti and a call-out for anyone looking for love — and who enjoys karaoke, too. 

The $400-a-week sign reads, “Lonely male, can relocate, Sweetwater. Seeks female marriage minded. Enjoy karaoke.”

Al Gilberti profile

In the first two weeks since it was installed, Gilberti told SWNS that he’s had over 400 calls and 50 emails. 

“It’s been more inquiries from people that are looking to gain something from me — which I get. I’d probably do the same,” he added. 

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“People are inquiring thinking I was someone rich to help with their bills!” he also said.

The divorced dad of one said that many people are looking to take his money — something he said he’s not interested in entertaining. 

Looking for love billboard

Originally from Burlington, Vermont, Gilberti is a former band promoter. He said his non-negotiables are loyalty, honesty and sincerity. 

“I just want someone loyal. I want someone honest about themselves and someone sincere that’s going to be coming into something they really want to be in,” he told SWNS. 

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Gilberti said he is also looking for someone with a “slim build,” but otherwise doesn’t have a preference about looks. 

He even said he would go to Europe if that meant he could find “the one.”

Gilberti profile

“I’d go to Europe to meet someone,” he said — but only if he got his passport sorted. 

As for what he can bring to the table, he told SWNS he’s a good listener and is open-minded. 

“I can offer someone that’s going to listen,” said the Texas man who’s been single since 2015.

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Gilberti said he has a retirement income and doesn’t look to be 70 years old — even noting his last relationship was with someone 26 years younger than him. 

He noted that “a lot of seniors are close-minded” but he “is not.”

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He also said he’s prepared to move anywhere within the U.S. to be with “the one,” but is also willing to go over to the U.K. if it’s the right person. 

“It all depends on the person. As long as I’m not going to stump the money up, and then I have to leave,” he told SWNS. 

Billboard and Gilberti

Gilberti also told SWNS that he’s “someone looking for fame” with his billboard listing. 

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