Rising Star

The Texas Department of Transportation and its contractor, Big Creek Construction, Ltd., are currently working on a project in the town of Rising Star which will result in widened and reconstructed pavement with the final roadway having two travel lanes (one in each direction), along with shoulders, curbs and sidewalks. Parking for businesses during construction is temporarily impacted as mentioned in public meetings held prior to the start of construction; however, when finished, parking will return to its original location. The intersection of US 183 and SH 36 will see an improvement of larger turning radii on the east side of the intersection to accommodate turning of large commercial truck traffic. The project is anticipated for completion in late 2021.

Emily Stuteville Alford (94) opened the 64th Rising Star High School Ex Student business meeting. Joe Dell Hubbard (70) led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the US and Texas flags were led by the class of 1970.

Misty Abshire of Rising Star entered a photo of her Halloween decorations in our decorated yard contest. Only one entry could win, but we also liked how Misty wrapped her porch posts and turned them into a mummy and monster, and added the “ghostly” figures. Send us your photos to ecnads@yahoo.com showing your fall or Halloween decorating.