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Preps are well underway for the State Fair of Texas, which kicks off Sept. 29.
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Preps are well underway for the State Fair of Texas, which kicks off Sept. 29.
Got State Fair of Texas fever?
With four weeks until opening day, crews are hard at work setting up the 137th State Fair of Texas.
You'll be able to try the unique dishes when the State Fair of Texas kicks off on Sept. 29.
The Fair also has a guided itinerary with a list of activities and exhibits easy on the eyes and ears.
The top 10 finalists for the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards are here! If you were judging the competition, which winner would you choose in each category?
Here are the finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards.
Whether you're into savory or sweet dishes, there's something for everyone's taste buds.
The fair kicks off on September 29 and runs through October 22.
If you've ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food once the State Fair of Texas ends, we're here to tell you it goes to a good cause.
If you've ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food once the State Fair of Texas ends, we're here to tell you it goes to a good cause.
Official statistics show that nearly 2.5 million visitors passed through the gates during the 2022 State Fair of Texas.
Lost something at the state fair? You may want to check with the lost and found office.
Along with dozens upon dozens of phones, many little treasures have been collected and are currently awaiting their rightful owners at the State Fair of Texas' lost & found.
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Between the State Fair and the Red River Rivalry - parking will be few and far around Fair Park.
The State Fair of Texas is celebrating Big Tex's 70th birthday on October 4.
Fair goers spend all year looking forward to the food and rides.
Big Tex wasn't always the cowboy we know and love today.
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.
"I don't want to put a game out here that nobody's going to play," said David Russ, the Director of Midway Operations.
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.
"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.
As Big Tex went up Friday morning, Eric Hansen painted the State Fair of Texas icon.
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The accident at Preston Road and Lovers Lane occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Friday.
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