/tags/big-tex Big Tex en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:17:33 GMT /news/2022-10-19/big-tex-state-fair-texas-fire-birthday This year, the colossal cowboy celebrates seven decades greeting fairgoers. It's also 10 years since the beloved mascot burst into flames. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:17:33 GMT /news/2022-10-19/big-tex-state-fair-texas-fire-birthday Jacob Wells /news/2022-09-30/state-fair-of-texas-opening-day The first day of the fair kicked off on Friday with cool, sunny weather. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-30/state-fair-of-texas-opening-day Pablo Arauz Peña /texas-news/2021-09-24/welcome-back-to-the-state-fair-of-texas The State Fair of Texas is back for the season, hosting thousands of people, food vendors and events in-person through Oct. 17. Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:32:07 GMT /texas-news/2021-09-24/welcome-back-to-the-state-fair-of-texas Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access, Keren I. Carrión /texas-news/2020-02-10/the-voice-of-big-tex-bob-boykin-dies-at-73 The booming voice of Big Tex, the 55-foot-tall icon of the State Fair of Texas, will sound different from now on. Robert “Bob” Boykin, the voice of Big… Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:10:33 GMT /texas-news/2020-02-10/the-voice-of-big-tex-bob-boykin-dies-at-73 Elizabeth Myong /texas-news/2019-03-07/the-big-tex-boot-contests-winning-design-is-texana-heaven Katie Sauceda of Keller roped lots of classic Texas icons into her entry for the 2019 Big Tex Boot Design Contest. But she incorporated a couple of… Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:30:28 GMT /texas-news/2019-03-07/the-big-tex-boot-contests-winning-design-is-texana-heaven Christy Robinson /texas-news/2016-10-03/the-history-of-big-tex-at-the-state-fair-of-texas-and-why-we-love-him-so-much The State Fair of Texas is underway at Fair Park. For nearly 65 years, Big Tex, the giant cowboy, has stood over the fair, greeting visitors. Here’s a history lesson. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2016-10-03/the-history-of-big-tex-at-the-state-fair-of-texas-and-why-we-love-him-so-much Eric Aasen /texas-news/2015-10-09/your-guide-to-low-cost-and-no-cost-fun-at-the-state-fair-of-texas Thousands of Longhorns and Sooners are already streaming into town for Texas-OU weekend. The Red River Showdown kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday.If you can’t… Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:21:21 GMT /texas-news/2015-10-09/your-guide-to-low-cost-and-no-cost-fun-at-the-state-fair-of-texas Courtney Collins /texas-news/2014-10-08/video-watch-big-tex-bust-a-move Big Tex is one of the most iconic features of the State Fair of Texas. It’s been dubbed the quirkiest landmark in the country, after all. The oversized… Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:56:04 GMT /texas-news/2014-10-08/video-watch-big-tex-bust-a-move Krystina Martinez /texas-news/2014-09-25/big-tex-to-debut-his-new-moves-ahead-of-state-fair-opening Five stories that have North Texas talking: get ready for a more active Big Tex this year, a woman says Jerry Jones paid her to keep quiet about sexual… Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:11:50 GMT /texas-news/2014-09-25/big-tex-to-debut-his-new-moves-ahead-of-state-fair-opening Krystina Martinez /texas-news/2014-09-19/big-tex-returns-with-new-clothes-and-new-moves The country’s “quirkiest landmark” is back. Big Tex made his annual reappearance today in Fair Park. The 55-foot cowboy sported a brand new navy shirt… Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:15:36 GMT /texas-news/2014-09-19/big-tex-returns-with-new-clothes-and-new-moves Pablo Arauz Pena