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The View From The New Texas SkyScreamer

Six Flags Over Texas is taking the wraps off of its new ride — the Texas SkyScreamer. CBS 11 News photographer Jake Shannon survived the ride, and showed off the view along the way.

2013/05/23

Disabled Weatherford Man Files Lawsuit Against Six Flags

Clint Bench has been to Six Flags dozens of times and ridden the ride many times before, but he was told in May, because he has no hands, he couldn’t get on the ride.

2013/02/14

DFW’s Most Haunted Places

Though most ghosts are a surprise, DFW’s best haunts surprise with their locations. From a man crushed at the zoo to a traditional haunted hotel, this area is chock full of spirits.

2012/10/22

Six Flags’ Texas Chute Out Imploded

Having a blast at Six Flags Over Texas will take on new meaning Wednesday. The amusement park in Arlington on Tuesday announced plans to implode the 200-foot-tall Texas Chute Out.

2012/10/09

Riders enjoy a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas. (credit: Phil Stauskas/KTVT/KTXA)

Water Main Break Shuts Down Six Flags

There was no fun or fright at Six Flags on September 28, what was supposed to be the opening night of Fright Fest.

2012/09/28

Shock Wave Roller Coaster Gets Paint Job

It’s hard for drivers along Interstate 30 to miss the Shock Wave roller coaster, which sits alongside the highway at Six Flags Over Texas. But after a new paint job, the double looped roller coaster will be even easier to see.

2012/09/27

A close-up view of the Texas Chute Out at Six Flags Over Texas (Handout Photo/Six Flags)

Six Flags Visitors Say Goodbye To 2 Rides

Nearly everybody enjoys a ride down memory lane, even if that ride drops you from several hundred feet in the air.

2012/09/03

A rendition of the Texas SkyScreamer ride coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2013. (credit: Six Flags Over Texas)

Six Flags Announces New Swing Ride

Six Flags Over Texas has announced plans for a 400-foot tall swing ride. The entertainment park in Arlington on Thursday said the Texas SkyScreamer will debut in 2013.

2012/08/30

Six Flags’ Texas Chute Out Floating Down To Earth

If you remember your screams turning into laughter as you floated back to earth on the Texas Chute Out at Six Flags, then you have just over a month to say goodbye to the iconic ride.

2012/08/02

New Shows Promise More Fun At Six Flags

Six Flags Over Texas has a lot more to offer than just rollercoasters and rides. The Arlington theme park is introducing a slate of new shows that promise big entertainment.

2012/06/08