Texas Highways April 2006
 “Hico nearly 45 miles south of Interstate 20, I park in the teensy downtown of this Hamilton County hamlet and roam on foot for awhile. I take a look at paintings in artist Jerry McAdams’ Horse and Cow Art Gallery, and photographs by West Texan (and long time Texas Highways contributor) Wyman Meinzer in Blue Star Trading.”

Southern Living Texas Vacations June 2005
 “Becky Holt, an interior designer, has restored an 1890’s building with two shops-Blue Star Trading and Ranch Outfitters. “Everything you need for your horse and home,” she says of her inventory, which ranges from saddles to Western Art, sculpture, and home accessories.”

Star Telegram December 4, 2005
 “We sip Dr Peppers as we stroll down Pecan Street, the heart of Hico shopping. Jersey Lilly’s Restaurants is on one end; the Blue Star Trading and Ranch Outfitters showcasing Western tack, home décor, jewelry and gifts is one the other. Blue Star owners have also turned the enclosed alley into an art gallery showing bronze works by David Iles and paintings by Western artist Jerry McAdams, who also publishes the local paper.”

Hico News Review 5-2-05
 “In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, the Hico Historic Preservation presented annual local preservation commercial and residential awards at its meeting on Monday, May 2nd. The 2005 “Commercial Award” was presented to Becky Holt and Ellen and John McStay for their efforts in renovation of “The Blue Star Trading Company” building on Pecan Street in downtown Hico.”

Texas Neighbors April 2001
 “Blue Star Trading, an upscale store offering frontier furniture and home accents, saddles and tack, and the artwork of local western artist, Jerry McAdams, opened in a totally refurbished building on the south end of Pecan last fall.”