Iconic Big Tex cowboy leaves Fair Park until 2025 return
Big Tex, the iconic 55-foot-tall cowboy that has been part of the State Fair of Texas for 72 years, has been dismantled until next year.
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Big Tex, the iconic 55-foot-tall cowboy that has been part of the State Fair of Texas for 72 years, has been dismantled until next year.
The State Fair of Texas is over for the 2024 season and Big Tex is headed back to storage until next year.
For many fairgoers like Navaeh Omidele, the last day of the fair arrived too soon.
As temperatures rise and clear skies dominate, North Texans can look forward to a week of warm and dry weather.
With Sunday’s temperatures reaching a delightful 81 degrees in the Metroplex, it’s the perfect opportunity to savor the final day of the State Fair before North Texas heats up even more this week.
The nonprofit organization not only brings a big economic impact to the area, but much of the money you spend at the fair goes right back into the community.
North Texans are in store for a fall weekend with above-average temperatures and a prolonged dry streak.
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Saturday's high reaches 79°F in North Texas, just above the typical 77°F for mid-October. With dry conditions and plenty of sunshine, it’s the perfect day to enjoy the State Fair of Texas before it wraps up tomorrow.
North Texans can enjoy sunny skies and mild temperatures this weekend while celebrating the last days of the State Fair.
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Food sales soared as Sooners and Longhorn fans flooded in.
Extreme heat will continue through the weekend before a fall front brings cooler temperatures to North Texas.
The State Fair of Texas has implemented enhanced security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for North Texans attending Saturday's Red River Rivalry.
As North Texas gears up for the epic Texas and Oklahoma college football showdown, brace for record-breaking heat that calls for ice-cold drinks.
During Saturday's UT-OU game, the fair expects to host around 200,000 people or more.
Inspiration may have come from her famous neighbor across the street – Big Tex.
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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.
A Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling in the Big Tex circle when the horse became startled, the State Fair said Tuesday.
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