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Discovery Series – Houston

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Discovery Series Houston is a mug for one of the largest and most diverse cities in the United States, shaped by energy, space exploration, and global trade. Founded in the 19th century, it grew rapidly due to railroads, oil discoveries, and its port connections. Over time, Houston developed a reputation for innovation, cultural diversity, and larger-than-life events. Today, it blends modern skylines with deep-rooted local traditions.

This mug design showcases a mix of landmarks and cultural symbols that capture the spirit of Houston.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Houston

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Discovery Series Ornament Houston is the latest addition to my collection of mini mugs.

Houston is a city shaped by innovation, diversity, and bold ambition, rising from its founding in 1836 into one of the largest and most influential urban centers in the United States. Its growth accelerated with the discovery of oil in the early 20th century and expanded even further during the Space Age, when Houston became central to America’s scientific and technological progress. Today, the city stands as a global hub for aerospace, energy, culture, and cuisine, reflecting both Texas tradition and international influence.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Houston

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Here’s another mini mug from Texas, this time it’s Starbucks Been There Ornament Houston. The color palette is green and brown while string is green. What do we see here:
– Magnolia City is one of the earliest of Houston’s many nicknames.
– a horseshoe – referring to ranchers
– an oil rig – since the economy of Houston is based primarily on the energy industry, particularly oil
– Houston City Hall – constructed during 1938 and 1939
I would like to specifically mention the Starbucks cup, which is supposed to be found on each of the mugs from Been There series.… Read more

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Been There – Houston

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I would like to continue with the third Texas city in the batch of recent releases – Starbucks Been There Houston. Really like this particular one, probably because of the color palette and the way the name is drawn.… Read more

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Icon – Houston

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This Icon mug came from Houston, Usa. Light Green is used as its theme color. Johnson Space Center can be seen on the front of the mug and Houston Skyline on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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