The best foods at the State Fair of Texas: Here are finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards
Wondering what to try when you head to the State Fair of Texas this year? Here's a look at the 2026 Big-Tex Choice Awards finalist.
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Wondering what to try when you head to the State Fair of Texas this year? Here's a look at the 2026 Big-Tex Choice Awards finalist.
This year, Big Tex will look a little different.
A Texas native, 31-year-old Aaliyah McNeal, takes home the honor with a design that blends both Texas and state fair icons.
The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026.
Big Tex was taken down and put back into storage on Wednesday. Next year, he'll have a new pair of boots.
On Friday morning, Big Tex rose 55 feet into the air on the aptly named Big Tex Circle in the heart of Fair Park.
"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.
State Fair of Texas crowns top sweet, savory, and sippable creations in 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
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.
Big Tex, the iconic 55-foot-tall cowboy that has been part of the State Fair of Texas for 72 years, has been dismantled until next year.
The State Fair of Texas is over for the 2024 season and Big Tex is headed back to storage until next year.
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.
An iconic State Fair of Texas symbol is going up on Friday.
Winners were named in three categories: "Best Taste – Savory," "Best Taste – Sweet," and "Most Creative."
Fair officials will announce the final three winners later this month.
Preps are well underway for the State Fair of Texas, which kicks off Sept. 29.
Got State Fair of Texas fever?
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His family said his brain would be donated to the Boston University CTE Center to be studied.
The fair announced Monday that the cost of most admission tickets will drop by $2 this year.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano.
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His family said his brain would be donated to the Boston University CTE Center to be studied.
The fair announced Monday that the cost of most admission tickets will drop by $2 this year.
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Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
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The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
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The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano.
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
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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.
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