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Discovery Series – Dallas

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Discovery Series Dallas is a mug for a major city in North Texas with a history rooted in trade, transportation, and rapid economic growth. Founded in the mid-19th century, it developed into a regional hub for business, culture, and innovation. Over time, Dallas built a strong identity shaped by architecture, sports, and the arts. Today, it stands as one of the most influential cities in the southern United States.

This mug design highlights a selection of symbols and landmarks that capture the character of Dallas.… Read more

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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 – Dallas

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Discovery Series Ornament Dallas is the fifth and the latest mini mug from Texas so far.

Dallas is a major city in North Texas with a history rooted in trade, railroads, and rapid economic growth. Founded in the mid-19th century, it developed into a regional business hub known for energy, finance, and innovation. Over time, Dallas built a distinct identity that blends modern architecture, sports culture, and a strong arts scene. Today, it stands as one of the most influential cities in the southern United States.… 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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Discovery Series – Texas Tech University

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Discovery Series Texas Tech University is a brand-new addition to the Campus Collection of mugs. Starbucks continues adding universities that were not represented in the previous Series.

Texas Tech University was founded in 1923 in Lubbock as Texas Technological College, created by the Texas Legislature to bring higher education to West Texas. The institution opened in 1925 with six buildings, an enrollment of 914 students, and a mission to serve the plains region. The university’s distinctive Spanish Renaissance architecture, designed by William Ward Watkin, created a cohesive campus aesthetic that continues to define Texas Tech today.… Read more

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Discovery Series – San Antonio

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Discovery Series San Antonio is a full-sized version of the previously reviewed ornament.

San Antonio grew from a Spanish colonial settlement founded in 1718 into one of Texas’s most culturally expressive cities. Its history blends Indigenous roots, Spanish missions, Mexican heritage, and later American influence, which together shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and celebrations. Over time, San Antonio became known for its hospitality, its riverside spaces, and its energetic artistic traditions that continue to define life in the city today.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – San Antonio

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Here is the Discovery Series Ornament San Antonio for the Alamo City – a vibrant blend of history, culture, and Texas charm.

San Antonio is one of Texas’s oldest and most storied cities, founded in 1718 when Spanish settlers established the Mission San Antonio de Valero, later known as the Alamo. Over the centuries, the city grew into a lively cultural crossroads shaped by Indigenous peoples, Spanish colonial heritage, Mexican traditions, and Texan identity. Its long history is reflected in its architecture, its festivals, and the deep sense of place that still defines San Antonio today.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Texas A&M University

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Discovery Series – Texas A&M is a mug for a university, founded in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the state’s first public institution of higher learning. It was originally an all-male military school and part of the Morrill Act system that established land-grant universities across the nation. Over the years, it evolved into one of the largest and most respected universities in the United States. Its traditions, loyalty, and sense of community have remained deeply rooted in its agricultural and military beginnings.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Texas

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Discovery Series Ornament – Texas is a smaller version of the full-sized mug, one of the first to be spotted from this collection.

Texas and cowboys are synonymous in American culture, embodying a rich history of rugged individualism and frontier spirit. The iconic cowboy emerged in the mid-19th century when vast cattle ranches spread across the state’s expansive landscapes. These hardy men rode horses, herded cattle, and became living symbols of American independence and resilience.

During the great cattle drives of the 1866-1886 period, cowboys would guide enormous herds from Texas ranches to railheads in Kansas, traveling hundreds of miles across challenging terrain.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Austin

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With the overwhelming amount of releases from the latest collection of Starbucks mugs, it’s not easy to keep track of all of them. My pattern for adding them to the site is that I pick the unexpected ones first. Discovery Series Ornament – Austin is a good example since this city didn’t have an ornament before.

Austin, the capital of Texas, has a rich history that reflects its transformation from a frontier settlement to a vibrant cultural hub. Originally inhabited by Tonkawa, Comanche, and Lipan Apache tribes, the area was first settled by European Americans in the 1830s, when pioneers established the village of Waterloo along the Colorado River.… Read more

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