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Meet the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards winners
Winners were named in three categories: "Best Taste – Savory," "Best Taste – Sweet," and "Most Creative."
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Winners were named in three categories: "Best Taste – Savory," "Best Taste – Sweet," and "Most Creative."
The Texas Attorney General says the State Fair of Texas' new gun policy violates state law.
Fair officials will announce the final three winners later this month.
Semi-finalists have been announced for the awards, featuring "incredible, edible innovations" for fairgoers to try this fall.
Headliners in this year's music lineup include North Texas' own Bowling For Soup and the University of North Texas' Four O'Clock Lab Band.
Cameron Turner, 22, is in the Dallas County jail being held on over $1.5 million in bonds.
It started in 2014 when the fair staff realized there was so much unused food that shouldn't go to waste.
Following Saturday night's shooting at the State Fair of Texas, a safety review is underway into security checks at entrances and the process of keeping guests safe if violence erupts.
Cameron Turner, 22, was booked into the Dallas County Jail early Sunday. He faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Sunday, there's beefed-up security, calm has been restored and fairgoers are relaxed as they make their way home.
"We're so happy to come to the fair with our father, he's really—if you will—our Big Tex," Michael Guadagnoli's son said.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
The museum will be open every day of the fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except on Saturday, Oct. 7 because of a private event for the Texas-OU football game.
CBS News Texas' Brittany Rainey asked fair goers some State Fair of Texas trivia.
This year, Dallas Fire Rescue joined the safety and security team for the fair.
The food court was packed within minutes of the opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas.
Our Nicole Nielsen shares fun facts and history about the State Fair of Texas and its icon, Big Tex.
Sara Twister is a word-renowned street performer. She has a show called "Ready, Aim, Fire!" which she says is archery with a twist.
CBS News Texas' Madison Sawyer breaks down the best traffic tips if you're headed to the State Fair.
Here's all the hard work the State Fair of Texas puts into making sure you and your family is safe while enjoying your time at the State Fair.
The Infinity Loop is one new ride at the State Fair this year. There are also two other new rides for children: Kiddie Bumper Boats and Toy Cars.
CBS News Texas' Brittany Rainey shows us some of the sights at the Texas State Fair on opening day.
There are some changes to policies at the State Fair this year. Here's what you need to know.
As we move through Friday, we're expecting highs in the mid to upper 90s under mostly sunny skies. Drink plenty of water and wear your sunscreen if you're heading to the State Fair.
CBS News Texas' Brooke Katz and Keith Russell chat with Tammy Stiffler, who owns Stiffler's Steak Stop, which is a brand new stand at the Texas State Fair this year. She says her family has been concessionaires at the fair since 1990.
Police say 19-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez faces five counts of intoxication manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Thousands of students started a new semester this week with a front-row seat to the expansion.
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday
The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
Police say 19-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez faces five counts of intoxication manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Thousands of students started a new semester this week with a front-row seat to the expansion.
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday
The U.S. Postal Service said the proposed changes would go into effect in 2025. One critic calls it a "recipe for a death spiral."
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
Democrats are assailing Republicans' record on abortion rights, and women are telling their personal stories.
The Democratic National Convention continues on Wednesday as Day 3 gets underway in Chicago.
"We do not need four more years of bluster and bumbling and chaos," Barack Obama told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The driver's identity has not been released.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
The winning run ended a streak of 22 scoreless innings in the series for the Rangers.
Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night.
"We're going out there every night giving everything we've got," Jung said. "It just shows we can do it."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
There were 37 bids for the iconic hat won by Harrison Ford, who played the intrepid archaeologist, Indiana Jones, according to the auction house Propstore.
Senior editor Alex Samuels examines which Texas races have the potential to be swayed by the Harris campaign's momentum.
Gus the Gorilla is enjoying the garden hose to beat the extreme heat, as shared in a social media video by the Fort Worth Zoo. Officials humorously suggest bringing a hose into your living room but advise against it.
A man is facing serious charges after being accused of kidnapping a North Texas Lyft driver at gunpoint and forcing the person to drive more than 1,300 miles to South Florida. "Safety is fundamental to Lyft, and the incident described is deeply troubling. We have reached out to the driver to offer our support, permanently banned the rider’s account from the Lyft platform, and are assisting law enforcement with their investigation.” - Lyft Spokesperson
Police identified two victims in a fatal I-35W crash caused by a drunk driver. The crash killed five, including Willie Gun and his girlfriend. Gunn’s wife vows to fight drunk driving.
The Dallas Zoo recently welcomed 18 new baby horned lizards. If all goes well, the zoo plans to release them into the wild by fall as part of an effort to restore the lizard population.
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.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.