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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.
An 8-year-old was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Thirty three years later, a suspect is under arrest.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
One child survived being shot in the head and is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, police said.
An 8-year-old was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Thirty three years later, a suspect is under arrest.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
One child survived being shot in the head and is hospitalized with a severe brain injury, police said.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
House Republicans are set to meet on Capitol Hill after Thursday's failed vote on a government funding and debt ceiling bill.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
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.
