TERRELL, TX — 10/20/2025 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting for the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride free. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar […]
Terrell, TX (September 29, 2025) — 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,” […]
Terrell, TX (April 17, 2025) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting for the upcoming local elections. All registered voters within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to ride for free. Early voting free rides will be available weekdays from Tuesday, April 22 […]
TERRELL, TX (April 10, 2025) — STAR Transit is delighted to announce the return of Rider Appreciation Week, April 21-26. The annual celebration features a full week of free rides and other giveaways. “Rider Appreciation Week is our opportunity to show how much we value our riders in the communities we serve,” said Kim Britton, […]
The Key to the City is awarded to Omega Hawkins by Terrell Mayor, Rick Camona Terrell, Texas (November 12, 2024) — Longtime public transit advocate Omega Hawkins was honored with the Key to the City by Terrell Mayor Rick Camona, who proclaimed October 26 as “Omega Hawkins Day.” “A true champion of public transit, Omega’s […]
Terrell, TX (October 10, 2024) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early and election day voting, encouraging all registered voters to participate. Free service for early voting will be available weekdays across the entire STAR Transit service area from Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1. In Balch […]
TERRELL, TX (April 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 […]
TERRELL, TX (Feb. 23, 2024) — “The recent election of Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross and Maranda Auzenne to the STAR Transit Board of Directors ensures the agency continues to be guided by diverse and experienced leadership,” said Executive Director Tommy Henricks in an announcement today. Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross was elected to fill the Place 6 vacancy left by […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2022) — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places on Election Day, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available Tuesday, Nov. 8. All STAR Transit services are available, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes and STARNow. To ride free on STARNow, use the code Vote2022. Rides […]
ROCKWALL, TX – February 17, 2022 — STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available on the day of the Texas primary elections, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. All STAR Transit services are available, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes and STARNow. […]