STAR Transit Offers Free Rides To Voters

TERRELL, Texas (February 20, 2018) – STAR Transit is offering free round-trip rides to local polling places so you can cast your vote. Free round-trip service will be offered Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.

These complimentary trips apply to all fixed routes operated by STAR Transit as well as the on demand, curb to cub service.  Rides must be in the STAR Transit service area.  Voters need to tell bus operators they are riding to the polls....

Mayor's State of the City Town Hall Meeting

The Mayor's State of the City Address was held February 8, 2018 at the Civic Center, to inform the Citizen's of Balch Springs the changes over the years and what to expect in the near future.

Presentation was given by Mayor Gorwood, Q&A was held after the presentation by City Manager and City Staff, along with their  Department's booth displayed to help answer any further questions the public may have. 

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Notice of Public Hearing on Balch Springs 2018-2019 Budget

The City Council of the City Balch Springs, Texas will hold a public hearing on the proposed Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019, September 4, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Balch Springs City Hall, 13503 Alexander Road, Texas, 75181.

This budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year's budget by an amount of $572,022, which is a 8.40 percent increase from last year's budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year is ...

Solid Waste Removal Rates Effective August 01, 2018

The City of Balch Springs contracts with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) for the collection of solid waste. In accordance with the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal contract,

CWD requested Market Adjustment that will increase costs to the City effective August 1, 2018.

In order to cover operational costs and maintain level of service we currently provide, the City of Balch Springs must pass rate increases to its customers. For ...

July 10th Street Improvement Survey

Please Choose which Survey format you'd like to complete:

 PDF Survey: July 10, 2018 Street Improvement Survey

Online Survey: July 10, 2018 Street Improvement Survey

If PDF Survey has been completed, Please submit survey to Balch Springs City Hall.

2017 CCR Water Quality Report

The source of drinking water used by the City of Balch Springs residents, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water pos...

UPDATE: Balch Springs Community Survey

Click the Image below to view the Community Survey PDF Document.