Current Events

THE RISING STAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HAVE THEIR OCTOBERFEST THE 8TH & 9TH OF OCTOBER, SO BE MAKING YOU PLANS TO COME. 

THE CITY OF RISING STAR IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNDING OF A GRANT FROM TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR UPGRADE TO SEWER SYSTEM.

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WILL BE AUGUST 23, 2010. THE LIST OF SUPPLY IS IN THE RISING STAR PAPER FOR PRE-K THROUGH SIXTH GRADE.  FOR INFORMATION CALL 254-643-2431.

WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE  PROGRAM

Rising Star City Hall has application for Weatherization Assistance Program for low income/disabled citizens.  You may pick them up at City Hall1

THE TEXAS MESSINGER

is now here!

The Rising Star Economic Development , Rising Star Museum and The Chamber of Commerce are included in this magazine along with coverage of more County Museums, Historical Markers and more. 

Be sure and get you a copy. 

VISIT

RISING STAR VINEYARDS

1001 CR 290

4 miles N on 183, 1 mile East

254-643-1776

www.risingstarvineyards.com

RISING STAR TRADE DAYS

711 West Hwy 36

2010 Dates

April 23-24-25

May 28-29-30

June 25-26-27

July 23-24-25

August 27-28-29

September 24-25-26

October 22-23-24

Something for everyone----

Always new and used merchandise, crafts and fun!

For More Information Please Call

254-643-1611 or cell 325-642-6621

VISIT 

THE RISING STAR PECANS

24000 HIGHWAY 183 

SOUTH OF RISING STAR

OPEN MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 

8 AM TO 6 PM

254-488-1199

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 

Open every 4th Thursday 

from 

9:00 am to 10:00 am

at the 

Higginbotham Center

 NOTICE

The 2009 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) for the City of Rising Star has been released.  Copies were mailed to City Water Customers on June 7, 2009.  Additional copies are available at Rising Star City Hall. 

Angle Food Ministries

Sign up at the May United Methodist Church 

Pick up will be Saturday, 

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 

Payment due at time of order 

 LIBRARY HOURS

Monday -  1: 00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 

Thursday  - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday - 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WELCOME

R V CAMPERS

to the City's RV Campsite 

at The City Park 

Full hook-ups available

For more information please call

254-643-4261

NOTICE

Sandy Cagle -Tax Assessor/Collector will be at the Precinct Barn to sell auto registration tags 

Wednesday,  August 11, 2010

From 1-3 p.m.  

 EASTLAND COUNTY 

BURN BAN 

LIFTED

See All Events with City Calendar

Local News

Rising Star Economic Development

                       Board Members

                           2008

President - Nancy Bostick

Vice-President - Mike McGinn

Secretary/Treasure- Kay May

Members-  Butch Garrett

                  June Stone

                  Dr. Max Thompson

Rising Star City Council

         Board Members

                   2008 

Mayor ---Mike McGinn

Council - 

Teresa Fraley

Aaron Long

Rhonda Lunceford

Scott Rutledge

June Stone

Rising Star ISD  

School Board Members 

            2008

Howard Lawrence - President

Tim Stone - Vice President

Billy Nall - Secretary

Shawna Bass - Member

Brandon Geye - Member

Terry Odom - Member

Steve Wilson - Member

Miss Rising Star

Jenny Odom,  daughter of Terry and Carla Odom was voted as the new Miss Rising Star for 2010-2011.

Council Meeting
Visit web page for scheduled meetings

Economic Development Meeting

Calendar 

Local information and dates of activities in Rising Star

Rising Star Businesses
Shop at home. Support our local businesses.

Would you like more info?  

Contact the Rising Star, Economic Development Corporation  

Rising Star, Texas, is located at the intersection of two major highways, those being highway 36 and highway 183. We are approximately 24 miles south of Interstate 20 between the cities of Dallas/Ft. Worth and Abilene. With a population of 860, we continue to strive towards home and family values.

In 1874 seven families moving westward in search of their dreams found this area ideal for raising their children. With fertile land and water for livestock and crops, Rising Star became their home. The unique name of the town came much later as the population grew and a mail route was being established. The Settlers convened to find a suitable name. After deliberation throughout the night without success, they became aware of the morning star twinkling in the sky. This revelation lead to the decision to adopt the name of "RISING STAR". 

Rising Star offers small town living in a beautiful valley. Huge oak, pecan, cottonwood, and mesquite trees hint of the diversification of the soil and climate. Our farming community produces peanuts, wheat, oats, watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, pecans, and beautiful hay fields.

We welcome hunters annually where they find abundant deer, turkey, quail, dove and wild hogs. The  Rising Star eighteen hole golf course is in a beautiful setting of oak trees and lush green grass is complemented by the nine hole course at Lakewood Recreation Center. The elementary and high school facilities anchor the youth programs ranging from Little LeagueÒ, 4-H, and FFA activities. We are near Lakes Brownwood, Leon, Cisco and Proctor which boast cabins, fishing, boating and water sports. We are very proud of our park that offers a walking trail, baseball field, pavilion, restrooms, and overnight camping for recreational vehicles with full hookups.

Strong churches are a welcome heritage passed down from our early settlers. They are rounded out by the Senior Citizens Club, Star Pride, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Rising Star Foundation, Rising Star Historical Museum, Saturday Club and Masonic Lodge. The Saturday Club, organized in 1920, federated in 1921, began the City Library which was built in 1926. Donations and sales from The Saturday Club activities funded the construction. Today our Library is still run by Saturday Club Volunteers.

     During the Spring and Summer months, Rising Star Trade Days opens the fourth Friday. Saturday and Sunday of each month.  Antique and Collectible Auctions are held weekly and monthly by Rising Star Auction. Co.   On Saturday nights Bingo is played at the American Legion. Rising Star is proud to have one of the largest green houses in Texas, Hardwick Nursery-which is open year round for all your planting needs.. Annual events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce include the  4th of July Freedom Festival, one of the largest fire work displays in the area,  citywide garage sales, Octoberfest and brisket cookoff, dove hunter's lunch, Hometown Christmas and the Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by Star Pride.  

We are well known for our Cap Factory, Gate Company, Greenhouse, Trade Days-Flea Market,  Rising Star Vineyard and weekly/monthly Antique Auctions. Homecooking abounds in the local food facilities. Banking,  grocery stores, Post Office, feed and farm supplies, plumbing and hardware stores provide basic services. Our medical clinic, nursing homes, in-home health care, and pharmacy provide sound medical care. There are two large dairies south of town. Prize-winning animals are common on the ranches and farms of our area.