With the official opening just one week away, crews on Friday morning hoisted the State Fair of Texas mascot into place so he can welcome fairgoers with his iconic “Howdy folks”. Promptly at 10 a.m.

The State Fair of Texas will open its gates next week, and Big Tex took his place in Fair Park ahead of the 2025 season. The iconic 55-foot Texan was lifted by crane into his place at 'Big Tex' Circle ...

Steven Rosenbaum is a digital producer for CBS Texas. A versatile journalist, Steven writes, edits and produces content for the CBS Texas digital platforms. As summer winds down in Dallas, one of the ...

The State Fair of Texas is finally here, which only means one thing: Big Tex has come out of hibernation. Big Tex, the 55-foot-tall cowboy statue, is one of the most beloved symbols in all of Texas.

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 ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 85 th annual Arkansas State Fair kicked off in a big way on Friday. According to fair organizers, a crowd of 49,170 Arkansans attended opening day, making it the second-largest ...

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 three years. That’s where you come in. Texans can now submit their own ...

The Big E is back for 2025 — and MassLive is here to help you find all the best new fair foods you have your eye on. For 17 days in September, New England’s biggest state fair is the one place where ...

As thousands attended The Big E over the weekend, it’s unclear exactly how many enjoyed the fairgrounds, ate the cream puffs and explored the state houses. The Big E, which has historically shared ...

The Dallas Cowboys trolled the New York Giants for 'Victory Monday' after an epic overtime win with a hilarious State Fair of Texas-inspired graphic. But despite taking things down to the wire and ...