CITY HALL NEWS
Results of the Special Called Election, November 5, 2019
The Legalization of Alcohol Beverages including Mix Beverages in Rising Star, Texas
For: 83 Against: 30
In 2016 the City applied for a Grant through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs - HOME Project. We are pleased to announce that through the funding of this -HOME Grant-our City will soon be seeing six new homes built, and two more are in process of being approved. This grant brings new homes to our town, with no cost to the homeowner. The six homes that have been approved at this time, will be located on S Joyce, S Anderson, W Park, N Parker W Pioneer and W College Streets. In 2005-2007 the City applied for this same grant and was awarded the funding and nine (9) homes were built. Approximately 2014, one home was built. This is a total of 16 new homes built through this grant funding at no cost to the City.
Also, proud to announce that the City has received funding for a $275,000.00 Texas Community Development Program Grant (TxCDBG) project through the Texas Department of Agriculture. These TxCDBG grant funds will be used to install approximately 330 new Automatic Water Meter Reading (AMR) Meters throughout the City's municipal water distribution system. The City's water distribution system has been experiencing significant water loss for several years. Much of this water loss is due to leaks at old water meters and/or non-functioning water meters. Most of the existing water meters are well over twenty years old and need to be replaced. The Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meters will provide more accurate water usage date, more accurate billing process and help City staff identify and resolve line breaks when they occur.
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IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS' DAY CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020.
FOR WATER, SEWER, OR GAS EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 254-629-1728. MONTHLY ROLL OFF DATES:
FEB 22, 2020 |
As summer is here, the uncontrolled growth of weeds and brush creates an all too familar problem. This unsightly growth creates the possibility for fires to take place as well as provide handy breeding grounds for rodents and insects.
The City of Rising Star has an Ordinance which requires the property owner to control the growth of weeds and brush on their property so that at no time are there more than 12 inches in height. Each of us appreciates the rights and privileges of property ownership; therefore, we must all accept the responsibilities along with these rights.
In lieu of possible court action (if owner fails to comply) the CIty may direct the mowing, clearing of your property by using Municipal resources or hire a private contractor. For such work, the owner will be charged for any costs the City incurs on the mowing, cleaning of property or removal of vehicles in violation.
If you wish to discuss the City Ordinance or requirements regarding weed and brush control, and junked or abandoned vehicles, you may call the CIty office at 254-643-4261.
Each summer, tourist and travelers begin to visit our City for reunions, festivals, and other events. Please help make Rising Star a safer, more beautiful and healthier place in which to live and work.
Thank you to all who keep their property maintained by mowing and keeing clean, and removing all junk and abandonded vehicles
The City of Rising Star has an Ordinance which requires the property owner to control the growth of weeds and brush on their property so that at no time are there more than 12 inches in height. Each of us appreciates the rights and privileges of property ownership; therefore, we must all accept the responsibilities along with these rights.
In lieu of possible court action (if owner fails to comply) the CIty may direct the mowing, clearing of your property by using Municipal resources or hire a private contractor. For such work, the owner will be charged for any costs the City incurs on the mowing, cleaning of property or removal of vehicles in violation.
If you wish to discuss the City Ordinance or requirements regarding weed and brush control, and junked or abandoned vehicles, you may call the CIty office at 254-643-4261.
Each summer, tourist and travelers begin to visit our City for reunions, festivals, and other events. Please help make Rising Star a safer, more beautiful and healthier place in which to live and work.
Thank you to all who keep their property maintained by mowing and keeing clean, and removing all junk and abandonded vehicles
City Hall normal operating hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Phone 254-643-4261
Phone 254-643-4601
Fax:254-643-1212
Phone 254-643-4261
Phone 254-643-4601
Fax:254-643-1212
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