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For Immediate Release

TERRELL, TX — September 23, 2024 — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, is proud to provide transportation connections to the State Fair of Texas.  Riders can conveniently take STAR Transit to a variety of DART stations to connect to Fair Park.

“STAR Transit is proud to connect residents and visitors to the State Fair,” says Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit executive director.  “For just a few dollars, you can connect to the State Fair with STAR Transit and DART, saving the expense, time, and headache of finding parking near the fairgrounds.”

STAR Transit conveniently connects to DART at six southeast Dallas County locations:

• Buckner Station via Balch Springs Midtown Express 101; STARNow
• Lawnview Station via STARNow
• UNT Dallas Station via Hutchins Shuttle 401; STARNow
• Red Bird Transit Center via STARNow
• Lake Ray Hubbard Transit Center via STARNow
• Glenn Heights Park & Ride via STARNow

“Whether you take on-demand STARNow service, or one of our fixed-routes, STAR Transit connects you to where you want to go,” adds Henricks.

STAR Transit provides public transit in Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Seagoville.  For more information on how to use STAR Transit to connect to the State Fair of Texas, visit STARtransit.org/how-to-ride/connections-to-DART, or call 877-631-5278.

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About STAR Transit.  Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest not funded by sales tax.  Revenues are derived from federal and state grants as well as local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses.  STAR Transit provides safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, persons 60 and older, veterans, and individuals with disabilities for access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more.  Over 100 employees are responsible for providing more than 215,000 rides annually.  The agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX.  For more information, visit STARtransit.org.

In observance of Labor Day, STAR Transit’s offices will be closed Monday, September 2. This includes demand response, same day service and all bus routes operated by STAR Transit. For more information call 877-631-5278 or visit www.STARtransit.org. Enjoy time with family and have a safe holiday.

STAR Transit is a Texas Rural Public Transportation District and Governmental Entity organized and existing under Chapter 458 of the Texas Transportation Code.

STAR Transit now has an open Board of Directors position for Place 1.

Under our current ByLaws, this open nomination process is open to our citizens in our entire service area.  Nominations will be accepted from any official elected to public office in the STAR Transit service area or any identified member of the public who has established residency in the STAR Transit Service Area.  To be eligible to serve on the Board, the individual must be maintaining a place of permanent residence or full-time employment in the STAR Transit service area, currently in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties and the Cities of Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Seagoville.

Nominations require the use of a STAR Transit Board Nomination Form and completed Board of Directors Application.  The form allows residents to nominate a Board of Director and an associated Alternate.  Alternates to the STAR Board vote only upon absence of the Primary Board Member.  To be considered, the forms must arrive to STAR Transit by October 2, 2024

Under our process, the Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors will review all eligible nominations and make a recommendation at a Board of Directors meeting following Nomination due date.

Bylaws 11.16.21 Current

Nominee Application 2024

Nominations Form Fill

For additional information, please feel free to contact Teresa Elliott, Project Manager/Executive Assistant at [email protected] or 469-474-2309.

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For Immediate Release

Balch Springs Mayor Applauds 10 Years of STAR Transit Service

TERRELL, TX — June 11, 2024 — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, celebrated its 10^th anniversary of serving residents of Balch Springs on May 1.  The agency has provided public transit to the City of Balch Springs since May 1, 2014.

On Monday, June 10, Balch Springs Mayor Dr. Carrie Gordon issued a formal proclamation recognizing STAR Transit’s decade of service within city limits.

“Since the planting of a seed over 10 years ago, the partnership between STAR Transit and the City of Balch Springs has fared exceptionally well,” said Mayor Gordon.  “Today, we thank the elected officials and citizens that supported and continue to support public transit in Balch Springs, which now serves as a beacon in the southeast and southwest regions of Dallas County.”

“We’ve been proud to provide safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to Balch Springs since 2014,” said Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit executive director.  “Through population growth, winter storms, COVID-19, and more, we’ve worked in lockstep with Balch Springs to meet the needs of their residents for the past 10 years.  We are excited for what the next 10 years hold.”

STAR Transit has provided public transit to local communities since 1988.  In addition to Balch Springs, the agency also serves Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Seagoville.  For more information about STAR Transit, visit STARtransit.org or call 877-631-5278.

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About STAR Transit.  Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest not funded by sales tax.  Revenues are derived from federal and state grants as well as local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses.  STAR Transit provides safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities for access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more.  Over 100 employees are responsible for providing more than 215,000 rides annually.  The agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX.  For more information, visit STARtransit.org.

For Immediate Release

TERRELL, TX — Apr. 16, 2024 — STAR Transit is pleased to announce the kickoff of Rider Appreciation Week, April 22–28.  The celebration features free rides and other giveaways.

“Rider Appreciation Week is about expressing our gratitude to the communities we serve.  All rides will be free from April 22–28,” said Kim Britton, STAR Transit’s deputy executive director.  “Riders across Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, and Seagoville should watch for our staff, who will surprise lucky riders with free giveaways.”

“We want to thank our riders for continuing to trust us with their mobility needs,” said Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit’s executive director.  “For over four decades, STAR Transit has provided safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to North Central Texas, and we deeply appreciate our riders’ constant support.”

Riders are encouraged to post selfies on their social media pages throughout the week, using the hashtag #STAppreciatesMe.  STAR Transit will post pictures on the STAR Transit Facebook (facebook.com/startransit) and Instagram (instagram.com/startransit_official) pages.

For more information on STAR Transit, visit STARtransit.org or call 877-631-5278.

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About STAR Transit.  Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest not funded by sales tax.  Revenues are derived from federal and state grants as well as local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses.  STAR Transit provides safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities for access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more.  Over 100 employees are responsible for providing more than 215,000 rides annually.  The agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX.  For more information, visit STARtransit.org.

In observance of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, STAR Transit will be closed Friday, March 29th and Sunday, March 31st

The following services will not operate, Fri., March 29th:

• Demand Response (Dial-A-Ride)
• STARNow
• Fixed route service (Balch Springs Rte. 101/Hutchins Rte. 401)

GoLink operated by STAR Transit will operate a normal schedule, Friday, March 29th.

The following services will not operate, Sun., March 31st:

• Fixed route service (Hutchins Rte. 401)

For more information call 877-631-5278 or visit www.STARtransit.org.