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Crane Lifts “Big Tex” Into Place At State Fair

You can almost smell the fried food in the air. That’s right, it’s time for the State Fair of Texas. And the elder statesman of the fair stood up and took his rightful place on Big Tex Circle.

2012/09/24

Big Tex got a brand new outfit for the 2011 State Fair of Texas. (credit: Mike Kinney/KTVT/KTXA)

State Fair Icon Turns 60

The State Fair of Texas starts on Friday and its 52-foot tall icon is celebrating his 60th birthday.

2012/09/23

State Fair Coupons

Got Extra State Fair Coupons? Hang On To ‘Em

Got any leftover coupons from the State Fair? You might just wanna hang on to them.

2011/10/20

The 2010 State Fair of Texas brings new rides to North Texas, as well as the old favorites. (credit: Ryan Crowe/KTVT/KTXA)

Howdy Folks! A Guide To The State Fair Of Texas

When you hear the words State Fair of Texas, what are the first things that come to mind? Is it Big Tex, the fried foods or the Ferris wheel? No matter because many proud Texans spend all year waiting and planning for fair season and the time has once again arrived.

2011/09/30

Big Tex got a brand new outfit for the 2011 State Fair of Texas. (credit: Mike Kinney/KTVT/KTXA)

New Duds For State Fair’s Big Tex

When the State Fair of Texas opens its three-week run Friday in Dallas, the signature 52-foot cowboy Big Tex will be sporting some new duds.

2011/09/27

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‘Big Tex’ Outfitted In New Shirt Chosen By Online Voters

It’s almost time for the State Fair of Texas and Tuesday Big Tex got some new clothes. The pants for Big Tex weigh 80 pounds alone, and if you combine that with his new shirt he’ll wear about 200 pounds of clothes.

2011/08/02

2010 State Fair of Texas: My Top 10 Observations

10. After a Sunday of very unscientific research in the splendid sunshine at the fair, I have come to this conclusion: People are fat. 9. After ingesting — yes, in this order — a Fletcher’s […]

2010/10/05

State Fair Opens Today

Fair Park is a blur of last-minute preparations as the State Fair of Texas is ready to open its gates this morning at 10 a.m. 

2010/09/24

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