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This year, the colossal cowboy celebrates seven decades greeting fairgoers. It's also 10 years since the beloved mascot burst into flames.
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Texans are eager to return to the in-person fair, but they may have to wait a little longer to get their favorite treats due to a scarcity of workers.
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From Texas Standard:Earlier this month the State Fair of Texas made headlines by cancelling this fall's fair due to COVID-19. It's big news, to be sure –…
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Among the many annual traditions in the Lone Star State, few are as well known or as deeply etched with tradition and Texas excess as the State Fair of…
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For 30 years the Naval ROTC unit at the University of Texas has run the Texas-OU game ball from Austin to Dallas. Their counterparts at the University of…
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Update: The Associated Press reports a deep fried Cuban roll took top honors at the State Fair of Texas’ “Big Tex Choice Awards” this year: That's…
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Big Tex’s big comeback has reached an important step: The State Fair of Texas has chosen a new voice for the iconic, talking statue.But according to KERA…
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Key members of the State Fair of Texas staff are coming together this afternoon to start planning next year’s event.Usually the staff gets several weeks…
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Word broke this morning in Dallas that “Big Tex” – the iconic, 52-foot cowboy that greets visitors to the State Fair of Texas – caught fire and burned…
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Good morning. Central Texas winds have slowed down today as Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm.Traffic Relief for Some Austin CommutersSome…