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New Year’s Concert Not Music To Fair Park Neighbors’ Ears

It’s called ‘Lights All Night,’ but it’s been more like ‘noise all night’ for unhappy Fair Park neighbors.

2012/12/31

The SPCA of Texas is also standing by should the North Texas Emergency Management System should call upon them to help in the rescue of animals in West.

South Dallas Fire Destroys Home, Kills 9 Dogs

An overnight fire in South Dallas destroyed a family home and claimed the lives of nine of the family’s dogs, including a litter of seven puppies.

2012/12/31

Best Family-Friendly New Year’s Parties In DFW

DFW is approaching the largest countdown of the year, excitedly preparing to bring in 2013 with a bang. While the 21-and-older crowd is well served for the occasion, DFW will also host New Year’s parties for families of any age. For the more family oriented party goers, DFW offers an abundance of locales offering up family friendly New Year’s parties with the same amount of pizazz and flair as one would expect the new year to bring.

2012/12/28

People prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal. (credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Thanksgiving Dinner At Dallas Feast Of Sharing Event

Each year the Feast of Sharing event works to bring together communities and provide a Thanksgiving holiday-type meal to those less fortunate. Today the Central Market Feast of Sharing Event is happening in Dallas.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/11/08

State Fair Of Texas Closes For The Year

The State Fair of Texas — marked this year by the loss of the towering Big Tex in a fire — may surpass the all-time high spent in previous years on food and amusement rides.

2012/10/22

Big Tex Burned On State Fair’s Final Weekend

Those attending the State Fair of Texas on Friday morning got more than they bargained for as the iconic character Big Tex went up in flames.

2012/10/19

Roundtable Looks At DFW Weekend Events

From the final weekend of the State Fair of Texas to a comic convention featuring Stan Lee, there are plenty of events happening across North Texas.

2012/10/19

Red River Rivalry At The Cotton Bowl Is A Fan Favorite

The Cotton Bowl at Dallas Fair Park hosted the annual Red River Rivalry Saturday between the Universities of Oklahoma and Texas.

CBS 11–2012/10/13

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

Insider Tricks To Enjoying The State Fair

Every weekend brings another bunch of events and activities to DFW, but the State Fair of Texas is attracting the biggest crowd. Check out these insider tips to enjoying the fair.

2012/10/05

Happiness Is A Warm Corny Dog

The corny dog is turning 70 years old. As the legend goes, it debuted at the State Fair of Texas and was invented by the Fletchers. The family’s stand still sits in the shadow of Big Tex.

KRLD–2012/09/28

State Fair Of Texas Set To Open

The State Fair of Texas opens Friday in Dallas with food, festivities and football as part of the 126th annual expo.

2012/09/27

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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