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New Big Tex Getting Updates

State Fair of Texas officials are making Big Tex stronger, smarter, less flammable, more expensive in the wake of the massive mannequin’s spectacular, fiery finish to the 2012 fair.

2012/11/10

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

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