The State Fair of Texas will open its gates next week, and Big Tex took his place in Fair Park ahead of the 2024 season on Friday. The iconic 55-foot Texan was lifted into his place at 'Big Tex' ...

DALLAS – An iconic State Fair of Texas symbol went up on Friday. A week before the State Fair of Texas kicks off, Big Tex was taken out of storage and installed at his home on Big Tex Circle in Fair ...

His famous size-96 Lucchese boots are heading to Washington, D.C., where they'll be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution as part of a new exhibit. For the first time, this specific pair of boots ...

It was a sight to behold on Friday morning with the erection of Big Tex. Get your mind out of the gutter: Big Tex, the man, the legend, is risen. And he’s ready to judge your spending habits at the ...

Jeffry, 8, (left) and his brother Nash Carter, wearing matching Big Tex outfits, watch the the 55-foot-tall symbol of the State Fair of Texas installed, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Fair Park in ...

As the iconic State Fair of Texas makes its highly anticipated return, food enthusiasts and fairgoers alike are gearing up for the 20th annual Big Tex Choice Awards. From deep-fried delights to savory ...

The State Fair of Texas celebrates its long-standing tradition as one of the nation’s oldest fairs with this year’s theme, “Texas Shines Bright.” This year’s art design focuses on Big Tex beyond the ...

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WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Big Tex's boots may not be made for walking, but they recently started a long journey out of the Lone Star state, the State Fair announced. The boots are leaving the state for ...