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Did you know these facts about Big Tex and the State Fair of Texas?

By Nicole Nielsen

September 30, 2023 / 11:42 AM CDT / CBS Texas

Did you know these facts about the State Fair, Fair Park?

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DALLAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) - Our Nicole Nielsen shares fun facts and history about the State Fair of Texas and its icon, Big Tex.

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Nicole Nielsen joined the CBS 11 news team in June 2020. Born and raised in Keller, Nicole is a North Texas native who is thrilled to work for the station she grew up watching.

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Did you know these facts about Big Tex and the State Fair of Texas?

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