State Fair of Texas officials announce Big Tex Choice Awards winners
Here are the dishes that won in the savory, sweet and most creative category!
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Here are the dishes that won in the savory, sweet and most creative category!
The top 10 finalists for the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards are here! If you were judging the competition, which winner would you choose in each category?
The name of the annual Texas-Oklahoma football matchup has been changed back to the Red River Rivalry, ditching the unpopular Red River Showdown used since 2014.
Whether you're into savory or sweet dishes, there's something for everyone's taste buds.
The fair kicks off on September 29 and runs through October 22.
Lost something at the state fair? You may want to check with the lost and found office.
Artist Eric Hansen was selected to paint the cowboy's first portrait.
The Longhorns handed Oklahoma its most-lopsided shutout loss ever, 49-0 on Saturday.
The Red River Showdown is a major boon to the fair and local businesses.
The State Fair of Texas has finally kicked off, but we're wondering...What foods have stood out to you so far?
From Chicharon Explosion Nachos to Fried Charcuterie, food vendors at this year's State Fair of Texas aren't holding back on anything... fried that is!
The weekly event is meant to make the fair accessible to everyone.
Big Tex turned 70 today, and his friends gathered around a 6 foot long cake to celebrate!
The State Fair of Texas is celebrating Big Tex's 70th birthday on October 4.
Two HBCUs go head to head at the Cotton Bowl, a tradition going back to 1925.
Fair goers spend all year looking forward to the food and rides.
Meet Tom Grace, the man who created deep-fried BLTs and pickle pizza.
A Texas love story: Meet a husband and wife duo who are frying Oreos at the State Fair of Texas. Their first date was decades ago at the State Fair.
Juan Reeves with Smokey John's Bar-B-Que brought a classic and a sweet treat to the fair this year. The first is the classic smoked Turkey leg. The second was an entrant in the Big Tex Choice Awards. It's called the 'Ultimate Brookie Monster' and consists of a chocolate chip cookie/Oreo/marshmallow mix with triple chocolate brownie batter. It's then deep-fried and combined with some cheesecake, strawberry sauce, and Blue Bell ice cream.
Sculpture Tom Roberts is celebrating Big Tex's 70th birthday with around 1,000 pounds of butter. His creation involves Big Tex, a birthday cake, the world, and America.
CBS 11's Andrea Lucia shares the story of a woman who has been coming to the State Fair of Texas with family since she was just one-year-old. Now she shares that tradition with her children and grandchildren.
Big Tex wasn't always the cowboy we know and love today.
Games and food aren't the only things going on at the fair. There are many livestock competitions and attractions throughout the course of the fair. Kennedi speaks with some of the youth livestock competitors for this year at the judging pavilions in Fair Park.
Since 2016, Big Tex Urban Farms has been growing fresh foods to those in need. We spoke with the farm's director, Drew Demler, Friday morning.
Keith and Brooke had the chance to sample Chicharon explosion nachos Friday morning while listing off some new foods at the fair this year. Doh-muff, dim sum loco burritos, chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, and deep fried honey are just a few of the new foods to choose from.
Police said the woman and child are safe.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
We won't see much of a change in our weather pattern throughout the workweek and into the weekend as the triple-digit heat sticks around.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Police said the woman and child are safe.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
We won't see much of a change in our weather pattern throughout the workweek and into the weekend as the triple-digit heat sticks around.
New York rallied from a 12‑point third‑quarter deficit, survived a late Dallas push, and capitalized on Ionescu's perfect overtime shooting to edge the Wings 99-98.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
The senators pushed ICE for details on how new agents are vetted and demanded body cameras be rolled out.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
Homeland Security Investigations is an arm of ICE, meaning the immigration enforcement agency would effectively be investigating incidents involving its own agents.
This is the first time in more than 150 years that a vice president's family had a child while in office.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
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.
