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Southern Diet, Fried Foods, May Raise Stroke Risk

Deep-fried foods may be causing trouble in the Deep South. People whose diets are heavy on them and sugary drinks like sweet tea and soda were more likely to suffer a stroke, a new study finds.

2013/02/07

Students line up to receive food during lunch in a Texas school cafeteria. (credit: Jana Birchum/Getty Images)

Fed Up With Menu, Students Stage Lunchroom Boycott

Macaroni and cheese again? Students at a Texas junior high school staged a four-day boycott of cafeteria food last week to press for more menu choices and healthier alternatives.

2012/02/20

Everyone Rejoice – It’s “Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day”

Members of the Texas House of Representatives have seemingly had a hard time getting the states fiscal house in order, but during the last legislative session they did declare October 26 “Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day”.

2011/10/26

Fried buffalo chicken in a flapjack at the State Fair of Texas. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Judges Pick State Fair Of Texas Food Winners

Besides the giant Ferris wheel, rival football games and wealth of exhibits, each year unique culinary creations are a feature at the State Fair of Texas. Monday the winner of the 7th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was named.

2011/09/05