Texas Star Trading Co

06/18/2026

Come downtown Saturday and grab a copy of Charlie's newest book! The book is officially on sale Saturday. We'll also have copies of his previous books.

06/12/2026

Snapshot City!

With Abilene’s reputation as the Storybook Capital of America comes another honor. We’ve become a snapshot city – a great place to have your picture taken.
Especially for kids, of course, with all the storybook sculptures. But Abilene isn’t lacking for photographic opportunities for adults as well.
You probably have several of your own favorite spots. Here are some that come to mind:
The iconic Paramount Theatre sign.
The Texas flags in front of Texas Star Trading Company.
The historic T&P Depot.
The sculpture in Everman Park from the book Santa Calls.
The Garden of Hope, with the labyrinth, at First Central Presbyterian Church.
The impressive bell tower at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church.
The Swenson House on N. 18th.
The buffalo sculpture at Frontier Texas.
The Taylor County Veterans Memorial outside the county courts building.
The veterans cemetery on West Lake Road/FM 600.
The ruins at Ft. Phantom Hill on FM 600.
The owl sculpture in front of Abilene Heritage Square, with the beautifully restored building in the background.
Inside the new library at Abilene Heritage Square with the colorful three-story glass art installation.
With the life-size dinosaur in the new Spark Science Center.
The Abilene Zoo sign facing E.S. 11th.
Feeding the giraffes at the Abilene Zoo.
Feeding the fish at the zoo.
Whenever you can get a shot with the HSU Six White Horses and their riders.
With the Abilene Police Mounted Patrol officers.
The vacant lot at E.N. 10th and Avenue E with a view of the downtown skyline in the background (a better view when the leaves are gone).
The pond and fountain behind the shops and hotel at Allen Ridge, across Ambler from ACU.
The 40-foot Jacob’s Dream sculpture at ACU.
The Linebery Clock Tower at HSU (it even shows the correct time).
The Sacred Wind sculpture at McMurry, a tribute to Native Americans.
The giant “Love in a Small Town” mural in the parking lot at Pine and N. 3rd.
The train engine sculpture outside City Hall.
The dinosaur sculpture at the Convention Center.
The mustang sculpture behind the NCCIL.
Duck on a Bike outside Vletas Candies.
If you ever have a chance, sunset from the roof of the Grace.
With a B-1 or C-130 when Dyess AFB has an air show open to the public.
The giant armadillo sculpture at Perini Ranch Steakhouse.
With a live longhorn in the background (behind the fence) at Perini’s.
In season, the bluebonnets at Buffalo Gap Cemetery.
The midway at the West Texas Fair.
Let me know what I’ve left out. I’m sure there are many more picturesque spots around our very own snapshot city.

-- Glenn Dromgoole, Texas Star

06/11/2026

Cypress Street is closed, but we're open for business! Parking can be a bit of a struggle, but if you don't mind walking a bit, you can get here!

06/10/2026

Great gifts for Dad!
A Texas flag-inspired polo shirt, and a camo apron that is perfect for grilling.
https://texasstartrading.com/product/polo-shirt-for-men-texas-flag-sleeve/
https://texasstartrading.com/product/apron-freedom-camouflage/
Open 10-5:30 weekdays, and 10-4 on Saturdays.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

LIMITED SUPPLY! We still have a few packages of Lammes Candies pralines, in both the 2-piece box and 6-piece box. If you're a fan, stop by or order them now before they are gone. Lammes Candies has closed its doors and we are no longer able to order.
6-piece box: https://texasstartrading.com/product/lammes-pralines-6-piece-box/
2-piece box: https://texasstartrading.com/product/lammes-pralines-2-piece-box/