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Juan Reeves with Smokey John's Bar-B-Que brought a classic and a sweet treat to the fair this year. The first is the classic smoked Turkey leg. The second was an entrant in the Big Tex Choice Awards. It's called the 'Ultimate Brookie Monster' and consists of a chocolate chip cookie/Oreo/marshmallow mix with triple chocolate brownie batter. It's then deep-fried and combined with some cheesecake, strawberry sauce, and Blue Bell ice cream.
Sculpture Tom Roberts is celebrating Big Tex's 70th birthday with around 1,000 pounds of butter. His creation involves Big Tex, a birthday cake, the world, and America.
CBS 11's Andrea Lucia shares the story of a woman who has been coming to the State Fair of Texas with family since she was just one-year-old. Now she shares that tradition with her children and grandchildren.
Big Tex wasn't always the cowboy we know and love today.
Games and food aren't the only things going on at the fair. There are many livestock competitions and attractions throughout the course of the fair. Kennedi speaks with some of the youth livestock competitors for this year at the judging pavilions in Fair Park.
Since 2016, Big Tex Urban Farms has been growing fresh foods to those in need. We spoke with the farm's director, Drew Demler, Friday morning.
Keith and Brooke had the chance to sample Chicharon explosion nachos Friday morning while listing off some new foods at the fair this year. Doh-muff, dim sum loco burritos, chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, and deep fried honey are just a few of the new foods to choose from.
This year's theme of the State Fair of Texas is 'Taste of Texas,' and there's no shortage of delicious foods available at this year's fair.
The Talley family brought the famous ride to Texas from Italy in 1984.
Kennedi Walker goes behind the scenes to show us how the classic treat is made.
When you think fair food, you think turkey legs, funnel cakes, and corny dogs. Candied pickles are just one of the unique treats you can get at the State Fair of Texas this year. Kennedi takes a bite of the salty and sour chamoy pickle.
The State Fair of Texas begins today! Check here throughout the day for all the fun and festivities going on.
After a year of planning, the floats are ready for the Kroger Starlight Parade at the State Fair of Texas. The parade runs every night at 7:15 p.m. Kennedi got an inside look at preparations with Taylor Austin, who helped plan the parade.
Over two million people are expected to attend the State Fair of Texas. Senior Vice President of Public Relations for the fair, Karissa Condoianis, breaks down what it's like to prepare for so many fair-goers.
The State Fair icon is celebrating a big birthday this year!
"I don't want to put a game out here that nobody's going to play," said David Russ, the Director of Midway Operations.
The Woofus is 20 years old now, and he needs a little touch-up.
How will you get to the State Fair of Texas, and where can you park? Madison Sawyer helps you plan ahead for your trip to the fair.
From new cameras to an improved PA system, officials are working hard to keep fairgoers safe.
As a treat to their loyal customers, and to commemorate their 80th anniversary, they're giving away 80 free corny dogs every Friday this year.
In 1970, a missing piece of clothing nearly kept Big Tex out of the State Fair of Texas.
"I want them to see a liveliness that's there," Hansen said. "He's not a real person, but he has a personality that people assign to him, plus his voice and all that.
The world's biggest cowboy - who's wearing a new outfit this year - was raised in Fair Park this morning.
Judges compared all the entries and found the best of the best of savory food, sweet food, and creative dish.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place for Wednesday, when North Texas will have its coldest day since March.
On Tuesday, DFW Airport broke ground on its sixth terminal.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place for Wednesday, when North Texas will have its coldest day since March.
On Tuesday, DFW Airport broke ground on its sixth terminal.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Once a month, a group of veterans and first responders gathers to find healing through outdoor therapy.
Texas has the third largest population of people 50 years of age and older.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Unlike the Cowboys, the Texans hold a winning record and are the top team in their division.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
