Star on the Mountain - Wikipedia
WEBThe Star on the Mountain is a man-made star-shaped landmark on the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas, that is illuminated nightly by the El Paso Chamber. It was first lit as a Christmas decoration in 1940 and was meant as a reminder to people on both sides of the nearby Mexico–United States border that America was at peace during the ...
Starlighters - El Paso Chamber
WEBAug 28, 2024 · If you’ve always wanted to light the Star on the Mountain in El Paso in honor of a loved one’s accomplishments or memory, submit a Starlighter request. The cost is $50 for a lighting and certificate.
El Paso's iconic Star on the Mountain returns after 3-month …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The star is back — just in time for Christmas. After going dark three months to complete about $300,000 worth of upgrades, El Paso's iconic Star on the Mountain will be relit Wednesday...
El Paso's Star on the Mountain shining brighter, more ... - KVIA
WEBDec 12, 2023 · EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso's Star on the Mountain has been extensively renovated. The El Paso Chamber announced the successful completion of the renovations Monday. Residents...
El Paso's Star - El Paso Electric
WEBHistory of El Paso’s Mountain Star. The first star was built by El Paso Electric in 1940. It was only 50 feet wide and could barely be seen on the Carlsbad Highway. The star did not last long either, a storm blew out most of the bulbs on the first experimental star.
Star on Mountain to light up again after extensive renovation
WEBDec 14, 2023 · EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Star on the Mountain will once again shine brightly over El Paso and the Borderland, starting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the El Paso Chamber announced. The Star on the Mountain had been undergoing extensive renovations since September.
Mountain Star History - El Paso Times
WEBMar 31, 2017 · The Star on the Mountain was first lighted in 1940 and still shines today, a symbol for the hometown of El Paso.
Own a piece of the star - El Paso Chamber
WEBWant to take a part of the Star on the Mountain home with you? Be one of the 492 El Pasoans to own a piece of history with the purchase of a commemorative Star, which lights up with an original Star on the Mountain bulb.
El Paso's Star on the Mountain originated as Christmas ornament
WEBDec 20, 2018 · Many El Pasoans remember the Star on the Mountain being lighted only during the holiday season as opposed to all year, as it is now. The star was first lighted Nov. 29, 1940. Here's the...
El Paso's revamped landmark Star on the Mountain to be unveiled ... - KFOX
WEBDec 13, 2023 · EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Following three months of extensive renovations and modernization efforts, El Paso's landmark Star on the Mountain will once again light up Franklin Mountain...