Big Tex's boots are worn out after the 2025 State Fair of Texas season. So now, he'll need a new, fresh pair for the next ...

The Texas State Fair officially closed its gates this weekend after welcoming an estimated two million visitors during its 24 ...

He was “born” in 1952, stands 55 feet over the Texas State Fairgrounds, with a 95-gallon hat to top it off. It’s the iconic, ...

Attendance at the State Fair of Texas plummets, drawing in only 2 million people, marking a decade low. Discover the factors ...

The State Fair of Texas will return in 2026, open to crowds from September 25 to October 18.

It's official: Big Tex is back in Dallas, though one of the 55-foot-tall statue's pairs of size 96 Lucchese boots is still in Washington, D.C. for a Smithsonian exhibit featuring state fairs from ...

For 35 years, Faye Thomas has worked gate 5 at the State Fair of Texas scanning tickets, greeting patrons and earning a ...

Big Tex is up and ready to welcome people into the State Fair of Texas. But the last day before opening day is a busy one. “Today there is so much hustle and bustle around the fairgrounds, just ...

From indie rock to soul-infused hip-hop, North Texas artists are making national waves. KXT’s Amy Miller spotlights acts like ...

Guest judges Tiffany Derry and Dino Santonicola react after tasting the Tex’s Toast á la Mode during The Dallas Morning News taste test at the State Fair of Texas' opening day on Friday, Sept. 26, ...

It's time for one last ride for Texas thrill seekers. A beloved ride is retiring at the State Fair of Texas. Organizers for the state fair announced the final splash for its iconic Log Ride on the ...