Current Events

RISING STAR TRADE DAYS

April 27,28,29 

For More Information Please Call 

254-643-1611

www.risingstartradedays.com

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

HOSTING

A "Meet The Candidates"  forum on May 8, 2007 at 7:00 pm at The Higginbotham Building.

Candidates for City Council, Mayor and School Board will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and meet the public. 

Refreshments will be served

Everyone encouraged to attend 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

EASTER EGG HUNT 

Thanks to all that attended the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, even though the weather was chilly, the kids continued to hunt the hidden eggs and had a great time.    

ANNUAL RABIE VACCINATION CLINIC

 The Rising Star Volunteer Fire Department

and

The City of Rising Star

Thank You All that attended our Annual Rabie Vaccination Clinic - We had a great response this year. Thank you to all responsible animal owners. 

Reminder to please keep your dogs contained and keep their vaccinations current. 

RISING STAR AUCTION

ESTATE AUCTION

April 29, 2007 

MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS

May 21,  2007 

For more information-contact

Danny Koonce 254-643-4600

or email rsac@txol.net

ANNUAL  CLEAN-UP DAY

Sponsored by 

City of Rising Star & Community Sanitation

April 21, 2007 

FREE CLEAN-UP 

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Large Dumpsters will be placed on N. Mayben Street for inside City Limit citizens to rid their property of unwanted items.

Volunteers will be available with trucks and trailers to assist those in need. 

Please call City Hall at 254-643-4261 if you need assistance. 

Community Sanitation will be making curb side pickups during the morning of April 21, 2007

PLEASE DO YOUR PART IN MAKING RISING STAR A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE 

     CITY OF RISING STAR GENERAL ELECTION

Vote

May 12, 2007

Eight (8) Candidates have filed for three (3) places on the Rising Star City  Council:  Josh Constancio, Tammy Barnes Poteet, Allen Holman, Johnny Fox, Aaron Long and incumbents Bruce Rivers, Danee Clark and Betty Hickman. 

Three (3) Candidates have filed for Mayor - Shae Knox, Nancy Bostick and incumbent Earl Bob Harris.   

RISING STAR ISD

ELECTION

Vote

May 12, 2007

Three (3) Candidates have filed for two (2) places on the Rising Star ISD School Board:  Catherine Bass and incumbents Zane Johnson and Terry Odom. 

Election will be held at Rising Star City Hall, 104 North Miller Street.

ANNUAL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET

RESULTS

MARCH 8, 2007 

Speaker:  Terry Jackson - Church of Christ Minister

Master of Ceremonies - Skipper Ezzell

 Miss Rising Star2007:  Bailie Nall

Ag Family of the Year:  Weldon & Arla Hill

Citizen of the Year:  Buddy Cook 

Business of the Year:  Michael Oubre- Rising Star Vineyard

Outstanding 4-H Member:  Michael Wright

New Business Awards to : 

Ken Vickers - Leland's Ag Outlet

Iris Ratliff - Women's Christian Ministry Res. Center

Kay May & Janna Hubbard - Blooms & Bo Kay's 

Shae Knox & Jalayne Williams - Nana's Cafe

NOTICE

Sandy Cagle -Tax Assessor/Collector will be at the Precinct Barn to sell auto registration tags every   Wednesday- March  21, 2007 

1:00 -3:00pm

 EASTLAND COUNTY 

BURN BAN 

 LIFTED

ORDER TO CALL BEFORE BURNING--

 254-643-4261

or 

254-629-1728

Please use extreme caution with any outside burning

NO BURNING WITHIN CITY LIMITS 

 LIBRARY HOURS

 Two Tuesday's a Month Only 

2:00 pm until 4:00 pm

For more Information: 643-6823

See All Events with City Calendar

Local News

Rising Star City Council

         Board Members

Mayor ---Earl Harris

Council - 

Danee Clark

Greg Clay

Betty Hickman

Bruce Rivers

Geraldine Underwood

Rising Star ISD  

School Board Members 

      2006-2007

Howard Lawrence - President

Steve White - Vice President

Billy Nall - Secretary

Brandon Geye - Member

Terry Odom - Member

Tim Stone - Member

Earl Wright - Member

Miss Rising Star

Skylar McGinn,  daughter of Gary and Susie McGinn, was voted as the new Miss Rising Star for 2006-2007.

Council Meeting
Visit web page for scheduled meetings

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 at Rising Star City Hall

254-643-4261

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, 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, which is open year round for all your planting needs-Hardwick Nursery. Annual events include the  4th of July Freedom Festival, citywide garage sales, rodeos,  Octoberfest and brisket cook-off, Christmas Tour of Homes. 

We are well known for our Cap Factory, Gate Company, Greenhouse, Trade Days-Flea Market, and weekly/monthly Antique Auctions. Homecooking abounds in the local food facilities. Banking, service stations, 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.