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State Fair of Texas

A selection of my earned media for the State Fair of Texas.

KXII •

The history behind State of Texas icon Big Tex

DALLAS, Texas (KXII) - 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, Big Tex.Every Fall, the voice of Big Tex booms into the ears of millions of State Fair of Texas attendees, but his Texan-twang, started off as a mere merry merry maneuver to get folks to shop local in Kerens, Texas.But the giant Santa didn’t last long, as local shopping went back on the decline.“In 1951, R.L. Thornton who is the president of the fair...
KXII •

Rides and games offer fun for all ages on the Midway at the State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, Texas (KXII) - Classic rides and games take center stage on the Midway at the State Fair of Texas. It’s a place where screaming is encouraged, and you, and your little ones, can win big for less.For a thrill at the State Fair of Texas, you can fly over 180 feet in the air, twist and turn while hearing the latest hits or grab a matey for a pirate ship ride to remember.“The midway just comes to life at night, but you’ll notice all of our lightbulbs are burning,” said Senior VP of Midway Op...
Dallas Observer •

Fried Dough and Fresh Starts: How the State Fair Gives People Second Chances

The State Fair of Texas is an institution. It’s also a deep-fried, sweat-soaked, wallet-draining nightmare. But the fair, and the canola oil-induced stomach ache that accompanies it, is a rite of passage. Whether they’re exactly happy about it or not, most North Texans will at some point in the 24 days of the fair find themselves handing $30 to a third-party parking lot attendant, just so they can ride topsy-turvy death traps that could maybe use one or two more screws under the watchful eye of...
KXII •

State Fair of Texas Auto Show highlights latest vehicles

DALLAS, Texas (KXII) - Off-roading beasts, sporty coupes, and three row SUVs can all be in the same room at the State Fair of Texas Auto Show.For some, the rides that go up in the air and drop down are the reason they come to the fair, but for others, the rides in the A/C are what it’s all about.“You can’t actually buy a vehicle here at the State Fair of Texas, so its a very low pressure environment,” said State Fair of Texas Director of Communications Taylor Pulfer. “If you’re looking for a new...
CBS Texas •

North Texas teen says State Fair of Texas Livestock Show teaches life skills, lessons

Callan Nix has been working towards this moment for the last year – showing her 1,119-pound American calf at the State Fair of Texas.

"Ever since we started our operation," Nix said. "It's all on the line right then and there."

What does it take to breed and show an award-winning steer?

"I've been working with him every single day to get him to this point," Nix said. And this point is the Livestock Show at the State Fair of Texas.

"Ever since I was a little girl, I've always been in the past...
KXII •

What to know about safety measures, prices at the State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, Texas (KXII) - This week, State Fair of Texas officials have responded to growing concerns about fair attendance due to prices amid social media backlash.At 10:00 a.m. sharp, Lone Star residents and first timers file into the State Fair of Texas, some at a discounted rate.“Well I’m a senior, so it’s 12 dollars,” said Dallas resident Christopher Ramos.Others with a strict budget.“With food, you never know, so I don’t know how much tickets are gonna be this year, probably forty or so for f...
CBS Texas •

Beyond fried food: Exploring the hidden gems at the State Fair of Texas

EDITOR'S NOTE: Each year, CBS News Texas takes viewers on a tour of the State Fair's most iconic fried foods. But this year, the focus shifted to something different.

Beyond the deep-fried staples, the State Fair of Texas is packed with hidden gems that showcase history, creativity and classic Texas charm.

One of those gems is Cheap Eats, a new food stand on the Midway offering fair favorites for less than 10 coupons. The idea, says owner Abel Gonzalez, was to help visitors save money without...
Dallas Observer •

Watch Cookie Monster Talk Cookie Chaos at the State Fair of Texas

Earlier this week, Sesame Street stopped at the State Fair of Texas while on a nationwide road trip. We got to interview Cookie Monster and, obviously, asked him about cookies. Duh.
Cookie Monster had already tried the winner of the Big Tex Choice Award for Best Taste – Sipper, the Cookie Chaos Milkshake. He also has an idea of his own for the fried-food contest next year. And we did get in one rather controversial question. Just couldn’t help ourselves.
Watch the video below for the full conver...
News Channel 6 •

Howdy Folks: Texas-sized fun at the State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, Texas (KAUZ) - From the rides to the food and the crowds in between the 2025 State Fair of Texas has officially kicked off. Every year, Fair Park in Dallas uses the 24 days of the fair to show what’s new this year and why it’s a fall tradition for so many families.The views from the fair are breathe taking especially when event goers are 212 feet in the air looking from the Texas Star.With thousands of visitors a day, some are attending for the first time, and others it’s a tradition, bu...
CBS Texas •

State Fair of Texas addresses affordability concerns after social media backlash

Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it.

Knowing how quickly a trip can add up, Victor Carr said he started hunting for deals before his family ever walked through the gates.

"We haven't been to the fair in years so we started looking online," he said. "The tickets were $12 online, so we were able to use the promo code — and it ended up being $48, so less than $50."

Some families said eve...
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