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, ...

Some markets operate on a grand Texas scale. Others, like Southern California, require creativity within tight boundaries.

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

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.

The State Fair of Texas is hosting a boot design contest for Big Tex, and needs your design ideas. Here's how to submit your ...

As the Midway lights dim and Big Tex waves his final farewell, the 2025 State Fair of Texas comes to a close – yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During ...

Faye Thomas has been working at Gate 5 of the State Fair of Texas for 35 years, greeting visitors with a smile and a "have a ...

For this installment of Morning Munchies, we’re taking a trip to the State Fair of Texas to explore some of the most celebrated and creative foods hitting the Fairgrounds: winners and finalists of the ...

You remember Mark Zable from last year’s State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards: He’s the one who won last year’s Most Creative title for inventing that little thing called fried beer. It wasn’t my ...

There are all kinds of ways to save money at the State Fair of Texas, from discounted tickets to capitalizing on all the free activities the annual event. While many food items, including the Big Tex ...