Star on the Mountain
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Let the Star Shine! Through your support and contributions we can ensure that the Star on the Franklin Mountain shines brightly all year long! Lighting options include; One night = $ 50.00 (Certificate & Lapel Pin) Additional Certificates for the same date = $2.00 each thereafter. Additional Lapel Pins = $5.00 each thereafter Fill out an application online here!History
Soon after, another star was built bigger and better. It was 403 feet long, 300 feet wide and used 300 light bulbs. More improvements were made in 1946: the length was increased to 459 feet, the width reduced to 278 feet and 459 light bulbs were used. It was then that lighting the "Star on the Mountain," became an El Paso tradition during Christmas season. Today the Star has the same dimensions as in 1946. It sits at an angle of 30 degrees and appears to be "perfect" at its focal point at the intersection of Texas and Alameda Avenues. The poles are staggered up and down the mountain for the distance of 459 feet; starting at the mountain top, and run down to a point about 200 feet above Scenic Drive.
Since World War II the star has been lit each and every year; however some schedule changes were made. During the energy crisis in the 70's the schedule was reduced. In 1980 the Star remained lit for 444 days (until January 21, 1981) during the Iran hostage crises. In 1990, during the Gulf War, the Star once again remained lit (until August 21, 1991) in support of Fort Bliss and all US troops stationed with Operation Desert Storm. Through the efforts of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce and support from private citizens, businesses and community organizations, The Star on the Mountain now shines bright each and every night at dusk. El Paso is proud of its new image of the " Star City " in the Lone Star State . |
The very first star on the south side of the Franklin Mountains was built by the El Paso Electric Company in 1940. At the time it was only 50 feet wide and could barely be seen on the Carlsbad Highway. It also did not last long; a storm blew out most of the bulbs.
From its lofty height, the Star may be seen from the east for 100 miles from the air and some 30 miles from the ground. Pilots are known to use the Star as an orientation point.May 1, 2013
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star.
May 2, 2013
The Star is lit in Loving Birthday Memory of Robert Segovia Sr. We love and miss you very much Grandpa! Happy Birthday!!
The Star is lit in Loving Memory of Amy E. Gonzalez. We love you and we miss you every day!
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star.
May 3, 2013
The Star is lit in Loving Memory of Melanie McDaniel 4/30/13. We love and miss you.
The Star is lit in Loving Memory of Tito Quijano. We love and miss you.
The Star is lit in Honor of Maribel Gonzalez “Teacher of the Year” Lujan – Chavez 2013. Your STARS family salutes you.
The Star is lit in Honor of Cynthia Frescas. Happy Birthday Cyndi! 40 never looked so good! Love you!
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star.
May 4, 2013
The Star is lit in Loving Memory of Alyssa Marie Gerber. We love and miss your smiling face.
The Star is lit in Honor of Eurydice Saucedo. Happy Birthday Eurydice! Love and blessings now and always.
The Star is lit on the 1st Anniversary in Loving Memory of Joaquin Ramirez, Jr. Beloved son, brother and uncle. Loving you is so easy we all do it every day, but when it comes to missing you our heartache never goes away. Love Mom, Dad Yvonne, Brenda, Victor & LVJ.
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 5, 2013
The Star is lit in Honor of Lyra Glenn. Happy Birthday Lyra! Love you… B. Grama
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 6, 2013
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 7, 2013
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 8, 2013
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 9, 2013
The Star is lit in Honor of James Ketchell. For inspiring and encouraging students to reach their goals.
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 10 , 2013
The Star is lit brightly each night by T and T Staff Management, the official Sponsor of the Star on the Mountain. The Greater Chamber and the El Paso Community thank you for sponsoring our Star
May 15 , 2013
The Star is lit in Honor of the El Paso Social Network in Austin Trailblazers. Congratulations to Conrad Bejarano, Sara Canaday, Rick Cantu, Celia Israel, and Cristina Valdes.
