Now that the State Fair of Texas has ended its 2024 run, a crane lowered Big Tex from his spot in Fair Park. Some families came to watch Big Tex as he was moved Wednesday morning.

On the unusually hot September morning, crews worked to get Big Tex and everything else ready for the State Fair of Texas, which opens Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

The State Fair of Texas is returning. Here are the top 10 picks for the 20th annual Big Tex Choice Awards.

Nearly 1,200 people voted in the Big D Bracket Challenge, and the chalk cleaned up. The committee’s top two seeds played in the finals. In the end, Big Tex defeated Reunion Tower rather handily ...

Meet the 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards winners DALLAS – The State Fair of Texas is about a month away and on Thursday, fair officials announced the winners of the 20th annual Big Tex Choice Awards.

History of Big Tex Back at the State Fair of Texas for the 72nd year, Big Tex was originally built in 1949 for a Christmas Celebration in Kerens, Texas, about an hour southeast of Fair Park.

The State Fair of Texas is returning. Here are the top 10 picks for the 20th annual Big Tex Choice Awards.

DALLAS — Every year, the wackiest, most high-calorie treats compete for one of three awards in the Big Tex Choice Awards. Now, we know the finalists. The State Fair of Texas announced Wednesday ...

Bacon Cotton Candy on a Stick, Texas Sugar Rush Pickles, and Dominican Fritura Dog win the State Fair of Texas' Big Tex Choice Awards. You’ll only need to wait 34 more days to try them.

Proceeds will benefit the Big Tex Scholarship Program. Each year, the Big Tex Scholarship Program awards millions of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors across Texas.

The State Fair of Texas has released its commemorative art for 2025 focusing on Big Tex, its most iconic symbol and ambassador.

DALLAS, Texas — There’s something about watching Big Tex “wake up” that is special to Texans. Many gathered around to see the iconic statue come to life a week ahead of the State Fair of ...