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Current Events
COME
OUT AND SUPPORT THE
FIRST
ANNUAL RISING STAR VFD HUNTER'S
LUNCHEON
SEPT. 6TH
AT
THE AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING
FROM
11-2
LUNCH
AND DESSERT WILL BE SERVED
COST
$6.00 FOR ADULTS - $3.00 FOR CHILDREN
DOOR
PRIZES, GUN GIVEAWAYS, GUN RAFFLES AND FUN FOR EVERYONE
RISING STAR HIGH SCHOOL
REGISTRATION IS SET FOR AUGUST 21TH
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES
FROM
9:00 - 10:00
JUNIOR
AND SENIORS
FROM
10:00-11:00
RISING
STAR ELEMENTARY WILL HOST A MEET THE TEACHER'S NIGHT ON THURSDAY,
AUGUST 21TH FROM 5:00 - 6:00 P. M..
GET
READY FOR FOR OUR ANNUAL
OCTOBER
FEST - OCTOBER 10TH AND 11TH
COOKERS
AND VENDOR WELCOME
The
Texas Messenger
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 AUGUST
22, 23, 24 711
West Hwy 36 Something
for everyone---- Always
new and used merchandise, crafts and fun! For
More Information Please Call 254-643-1611
or cell 325-642-6621
COMMUNITY
FOOD BANK Open
every 4th Thursday from 9:00
am to 10:00 am at
the Higginbotham
Center
NOTICE
The
2007 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, 2008. Additional copies are
available at Rising Star City Hall.
Angle
Food Ministries
Sign
up at the May United Methodist Church June 10, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
June
11 and 12, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Pick
up will be Saturday, June 28,
10:00
- 10:30 a.m.
Payment
due at time of order
The
City of Rising Star is proud to announce the funding of a Grant from
Texas Community Development Block Grant in the amount of
$250,000.00 for Water System Improvements. Grant Funds will
be used to replace approximately 6,000 linear feet of deteriorated water
lines within the community. The water lines that have been
targeted for replacement are over 50 years old.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday
thru Friday
9:00
am until 11:00 am
For more
Information: 643-6823
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
20, 2008
1:00
-3:00pm
EASTLAND
COUNTY
BURN
BAN
STILL
IN EFFECT
NO
BURNING
See
All Events with City Calendar
Local
News
Rising
Star Economic Development
Board Members
2008
President
- Franklin Cox
Secretary/Treasure-
Kay May
Members-
Nancy Bostick
Wayne Jones
June Stone
Tammy Poteet
Michael Ratliff
Rising
Star City Council
Board Members
2008
Mayor
---Nancy Bostick
Council
-
Jamie Hutton
Aaron
Long
Tammy
Poteet
Scott Rutledge
Geraldine
Underwood
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
Blair
Stone, daughter of Tim and Nettie Stone, was voted as the new Miss Rising Star
for 2008-2009.
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
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About
Rising Star, Texas
Location
 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.
Our
Founders
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".
Description
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.
Outdoor
Recreation
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.
Community
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.
Commerce
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.
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