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2026 Texas Capitol ornament unveiled with nod to America's 250th anniversary

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A Texas holiday tradition is back. The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has unveiled its 31st annual Capitol ornament. This year’s design is a gold Lone Star featuring the Capitol dome at its center, honoring Texas history and America’s 250th anniversary. The ornament costs 25 dollars, with proceeds supporting Capitol preservation and educational programs. The 2026 ornament honors a long tradition of Lone Stars at the Texas Capitol: 1885 ~ The earliest Lone Star cornerstone, installed on the 49th anniversary of Texas Independence Day. 1888 ~ The original Lone Star held by the Goddess of Liberty, now preserved at the Capitol Visitors Center. 1936 ~ The terrazzo floor Lone Star in the Capitol Rotunda, commemorating the Texas Centennial. 1958 ~ The three-dimensional metal Lone Star, suspended at the summit of the Capitol Dome. The 2026 ornament celebrates the history and American heritage of Texas, uniting past and present in a single, shining Lone Star. The ornament can be purchased online and in

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