Vintage Abilene Bricks

Own your own piece of Abilene history with a vintage Abilene brick. Weathered and distressed ... perfect for a bookshelf, doorstop, front porch or desk!
Packaged in a gift box ... and we'll tie a ribbon on it for you!

New Abilene history on sale!

"Early Abilene," a new pictorial history by Jack North, is now on sale at Texas Star Trading Co.
The book features vintage photographs of the early days of Abilene -- anyone interested in Abilene history will want this book.
Jack will be signing books from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Texas Star. If you can't make it, call us and we'll get a book signed for you.

Turquoise soap? Beautiful!

Guests in your powder room wouldn't dream that these beautiful turquoise "stones" are actually luxurious soaps! They come packaged in a set of 3 smaller soaps, or one larger soap -- all  in an organza bag. Come see in our store or on our website, http://www.texasstartrading.com/

Gift basket headquarters

Need a gift basket for someone? We can help! Choose one that is ready to go, or create your own. Grab a basket, fill it up with your favorite gifts and gourmet, and we'll make it pretty for you!

All price ranges.

Call for more information.

Christmas cards on sale!

They're going fast .... Boxed Christmas cards are 40% off in-store!

New book by George W. Bush on sale Tuesday

"Decision Points," the new memoir by former president George W. Bush, goes on sale everywhere Tuesday, Nov. 9. Buy a copy at Texas Star Trading Co. and save 10%. We appreciate your business, and encourage you to shop locally.

A new addition to the Comfort Candle family!

Comfort Candle Co. has added a new item to its lineup ... a 3 oz. travel candle! Available in all the Comfort Candle scents that you love ... this cute little candle is packaged in a small square tin with a lid. Perfect for travel ... or for an extra gift for your friend. Call us and we'll tell you all the great scents we have.

New from Tea Forte!

Great new flavors...plus some incredibly cute "Mintea" tins ... little leaf-shaped tins filled with tea-flavored mints. You'll want several! Come into the store Friday (Oct. 15) and mention that you saw this on our blog and we'll take 50% off the price of any Minteas that you buy!
This offer only good Friday (Oct. 15) :)

Saturday book signing

Karen Witemeyer of Abilene will sign copies of her books from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at Texas Star as part of Downtown Dayz events. "Head in the Clouds" is her newest book. Copies of  "A Tailor-Made Bride" will also be available.
Can't make it? Call us and we'll have her sign a book for you.
325-672-9696

Yummy!

Just finished unpacking a new shipment of peanuts and pecan candy. The pecan brittle and Aunt Lessie's Nut Crunch are very yummy!

Final Elmer Kelton novel on sale

Elmer Kelton's final novel that he completed before his death last year is now on sale. "Texas Standoff" is the ninth, and last, installment in his Texas Ranger series. It is available in hardcover ... $22.50 at Texas Star Trading Co. (Regular price $24.95)

Can't come by our store in Abilene? Order online at http://www.texasstartrading.com/

Fantastic new shirts!

New shirts have arrived at Texas Star!

If you love pink, you'll love our new "Texas Girl" shirts, available in two styles -- short-sleeve T-shirt and long-sleeve thermal knit.

If you want a more subdued look, you might like our new "Texas" shirt, complete with a Texas star -- brown short-sleeve T-shirt and long-sleeve brown thermal knit.

Come see!

Military discount

Texas Star now offers a military discount! We'll take 20% off the price of regular-priced T-shirts -- adults and kids. It's simple -- just show us your ID before you check out. And remember ... all our books are always discounted 10%.

Welcome to Texas Star's new blog!

Visit this site and you'll find out what's going on at our store in downtown Abilene. We'll let you know about upcoming sales and events, and even when we are unpacking new merchandise!

Right now, we're gearing up for the West Texas Book & Music Festival, which starts Monday, Sept. 20. Stop by and pick up a brochure that lists all the events. You might also want to take a peek at some of the books and authors that will be featured.

If you're an Elmer Kelton fan, his final book will be on sale Tuesday, Sept. 28. "Texas Standoff" is the final book in Kelton's famed Texas Ranger series. The book was finished right before his death in 2009, and is just now being published. We have copies on order, so let us know if you want us to save one for you.