On Oct. 19, 2012, Big Tex was destroyed by an electrical fire, the same year he celebrated his 60th birthday. He returned to the State Fair with a Texas-sized welcome back celebration held on Sept.

Big Tex is 55 feet tall and wears a 95 gallon hat. This year, he wears a Shiner belt buckle. "They have totally redesigned it ...

The State Fair of Texas, which concluded its three-week run in Dallas on Sunday, shared a few dizzying numbers on the scope ...

DALLAS, Texas — There’s something about watching Big Tex “wake up” that is special to Texans. Many gathered around to see the iconic statue come to life a week ahead of the State Fair of ...

Read full article: Texas Eats: State Fair Bites, Open Fire Grilling and Mini Chorizo ... has a new batch of Big Tex Choice Awards Winners and Finalists. Join David Elder as he takes us on a ...

Big Tex unveiled the Big Tex Choice Awards finalists, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. The competition brings forth the latest savory and sweet items that will ...

Dallas police officers ride horses near Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas in September 2024.(Smiley N. Pool / Staff Photographer) The day after the State Fair of Texas ended ...

The iconic State Fair of Texas has returned for its 2024 festivities, complete with its 20th annual Big Tex Choice Awards. With fair foods, attractions and shows, rides and games, rodeo ...

The family of a teenage boy injured by a Dallas police horse at the Texas ... to the state fair in Dallas. According to the State Fair, a Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling the Big Tex Circle ...

Read full article: Feast your eyes on this: State Fair of Texas chooses finalists for 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards The time has arrived! The State Fair of Texas announced the finalists of the 2023 ...

Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the high court to rescind the ban, saying it violates state law, which prevents governing bodies from banning weapons. Things are about to get real sweet at the ...