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.