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    Show Your Texas Pride

    5 fun Texas brands that help us express our love for the Lone Star State

    Leah Shafer
    Jul 7, 2015 | 11:02 am
    5 fun Texas brands that help us express our love for the Lone Star State
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    Sam Houston famously said, “Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision.” For those of us like Sam, who are united in our love of bluebonnets, guacamole made without green peas and the greatest state in the union, here’s a roundup of brands peddling Texas-themed clothing and home décor that reflects our Lone Star pride.

    Texas Dirt Shop
    Never leave home without Texas again. At this Etsy shop, you can choose one of five types of Texas dirt (yes, dirt) to go in a keychain vial with an attached silver-colored charm in the shape of, say, the great state itself or a cowboy boot with spur.

    Texas Humor
    Founded by a fifth-generation Texan, Texas Humor began as a Twitter account in December 2011. Since then, it has grown to an audience of more than 200,000 seeking Texas-themed beer growlers; earrings; car decals; and clothing for babies, kids and adults. Its “Hecho En Tejas” line and “Tiny Texan” baby and kids clothing are favorites.

    Texas Print Shop
    If your walls are screaming for some Lone Star art, look to the folks at Texas Print Shop for DIY printable pieces. There’s the classic Davy Crockett quote, “You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas,” as well as “Keep Calm Y’all,” and a range of prints of the shape of Texas with colorful phrases in them.

    True West
    You may not be eating from a chuckwagon, but you can dine on china that calls it to mind. Cowboys and cowgirls will appreciate the classic “Little Buckaroo” line for children, in addition to grown-up dishes. The three-piece set includes a plate, cereal bowl and cup decorated with vintage art, ropes and cow brands.

    Tumbleweed TexStyles
    Brian and Jeb, the two Texas educators who founded this company with a love for Texas music, art, design and fashion, wanted their company’s name to reflect the enthusiasm folks hold for the Lone Star State. T-shirts range from one that proudly asserts “Heck Yeah Texas” to a whimsical armadillo print to iconic Texas beer. A most excellent one reads “Dallas Socialite.”

    The Armadillo — Texas Y'all T-shirt from Tumbleweed TexStyles, available for men and women ($25) as well as toddlers ($24).

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    The Armadillo — Texas Y'all T-shirt from Tumbleweed TexStyles, available for men and women ($25) as well as toddlers ($24).
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    Holiday shopping

    New giant Quge-tip from Dallas-based Q-tip sells out in 24 hours

    Teresa Gubbins
    Dec 10, 2025 | 3:15 pm
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    A giant version of an everyday product has sold out in 24 hours: Called the Quge-tip, it's a 6-foot version of the iconic Q-tip, the beauty staple that's been around for more than a century.

    Measuring nearly six feet from tip to tip, Quge-tips feature enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design.

    The Quge-tip was released on December 9 and sold exclusively online in limited quantities for $35. Alas, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Elida Beauty, the parent company of Q-tip, the product flew off the virtual shelf.

    "Now that they’re sold out, Q-tips is surprising fans with social giveaways," the spokesperson says.

    The Quge-tip is one of two products just released by Dallas companies — both of which feel like they could be April Fools Day jokes — except that both are for real.

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    Dave & Buster's Claw Purse
    The Dallas-based eatertainment chain is leveling up holiday gifting with the debut of the Claw Purse, a limited-edition purse designed by Chain. The Claw Purse is inspired by one of the brand's most iconic games — the claw machine — and according to a release, is "the season's most unexpected fashion statement" for anyone who loves bold style, nostalgia, and a little bit of play.

    To mark a milestone for the brand, the Claw Purse launches alongside the expansion of Dave & Buster's Human Crane, a viral, full-body game experience that turns guests into the claw — where they are lowered down into a bin of huge prizes to grab whatever they choose.

    Beginning in December 2025, the Human Crane will appear in over 112 Dave & Buster's locations with additional stores rolling out nationwide throughout the season.

    But back to the purse: It made its debut at Chain's Holiday House, an event at the company's HQ in L.A., where "it quickly became a crowd favorite among creators, stylists, and culture icons," or so says the release. Which also calls this "the first creative collaboration" between Dave & Buster's and Chain, bringing together Dave & Buster's beloved gameplay with Chain's signature culture-forward point of view. So maybe there will be more collaborations in the future.

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    The Quge-tip is a nearly six-foot supersized version of the "iconic" Q-tip cotton swab, first invented in 1923 and the go-to for beauty, baby care, first aid, cleaning, and everyday moments that call for a gentle, precise touch.

    The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale, designed as a playful, oversized tribute.

    The release nots that Quge-tips tap into a rising trend of consumers using Q-tips swabs for alternative tasks, which now make up a meaningful share of cotton swab use: From dusting high shelves and cleaning hard-to-reach corners to large-scale art projects.

    The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale.

    The company insists it's a real thing — they do a very funny video mocking late-night ads for cheap products — and that after debuting at qugetips.com on December 9, they sold out of their initial run. One note: They do not reveal how many Quge-tips were sold. It could just be, like 10 that were for sale.

    There's a chance they'll be doing another issue, and they encourage interested shoppers to diligently follow their social media.

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