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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

Recipe: Cabot Cheeseburger Bites

Check out this award-winning State Fair of Texas recipe for Cabot Cheeseburger Bites.

2012/10/15

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

Dr. Travis Stork at the podium during the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 20, 2012 in Century City, California. (credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sports Spectacular)

Dr. Travis Stork Talks Allergic Asthma

About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, and six out of 10 people with asthma actually have allergic asthma. Dr. Travis Stork from “The Doctors” talks about this condition.

2012/10/09

General view of the Rivalry banner hung above fans during the Red River Shootout between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl on October 7, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. The Longhorns won 28-10. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oklahoma & Texas Try To Stay In Big 12 Race

Oklahoma and Texas will arrive in Dallas on Saturday playing catch-up in the conference standings for a change, instead of having a showdown to get into the driver’s seat in the Big 12.

2012/10/09

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

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Best Fried Foods At The State Fair

More than 50 fried foods compete for attention at the State Fair. Some are delicious while others fall short. Still, the creations are always a highlight, Read about some of the best options.

2012/10/03

Fritos Chili Pie Record Attempt At State Fair

Food is always a highlight at the State Fair of Texas, and there is an effort to set a Texas-sized food record, as Fritos is helping to make the largest Fritos Chili Pie ever.

2012/10/01

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 Opens Gates In Dallas

It’s fair time again in Dallas as the annual State Fair of Texas opens for the 126th year. CBS 11 News got to preview the fair just before gates opened on Friday morning.

2012/09/28

DART Increases Security & Riders Say They Can Feel It

With the State Fair of Texas opening on September 28, and DART ridership sure to increase as a result, CBS 11 News took a look at security on the transit line.

2012/09/27