Love Big Tex? Now is the chance to design his next pair of boots
The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026.
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The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
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.
Since it opened in 1986, the ride has given countless fairgoers a thrill, and a welcome splash of water on a hot day.
Transit agency adds trains, buses, and shuttle service to handle surge in riders, especially during OU-Texas weekend.
"This change has been under consideration for several years due to rising costs, low redemption rates, and increased safety concerns," a statement from the State Fair of Texas reads.
A ban on weapons will remain in place this year, with an exception for peace officers.
Cotton Bowl renovations, new rides and shows, and thousands of seasonal jobs highlight this year's preparations at Fair Park.
The State Fair of Texas handed out the awards for the best and most creative new foods and drinks coming to the fair in 2025. Some of the winners stopped by the CBS Texas studios to share their stories, and some samples.
State Fair of Texas crowns top sweet, savory, and sippable creations in 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
This year's culinary competition started out with 76 entries, the most ever, according to fair officials.
His famous size-96 Lucchese boots are heading to Washington, D.C., where they'll be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution as part of a new exhibit.
Fair officials said a record-breaking 76 entries were submitted. Here's a look at the 30 semi-finalists.
The lawsuit said the new gun policy violates state law permitting licensed gun owners to lawfully carry in places owned or leased by governmental entities.
Cameron Turner, 23, will spend 12 years in prison.
The State Fair of Texas is from September 26-October 19.
A different kind of football is happening at the Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas.
Lee, a former mixed martial artist turned food critic based in Las Vegas, has visited Dallas multiple times this year.
The owner of Pioneer Kettle Korn shares how he turned a side hustle into a State Fair of Texas staple.
Lauren Crawford introduces us to the families behind State Fair of Texas concession favorites.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
A Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling in the Big Tex circle around 3 p.m. when the horse became startled, the State Fair said.
Meet the star of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage at a surprise screening event.
Brittany Rainey and Nicole Nielsen take viewers along on their third annual State Fair of Texas food tour.
The fair has three quiet zones where fairgoers can take a sensory break if they are feeling overwhelmed.
Alexandria Venable is accused of continuous abuse of a juvenile inside a state facility.
Patterson's four‑decade career included reshaping TCU football and producing some of the nation's top defenses and bowl teams.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Alexandria Venable is accused of continuous abuse of a juvenile inside a state facility.
Patterson's four‑decade career included reshaping TCU football and producing some of the nation's top defenses and bowl teams.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
