Fire destroys gaming stand at State Fair of Texas, officials say
Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze about 15 minutes after arriving on the scene. But the stand, identified as a balloon pop game, was destroyed.
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Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze about 15 minutes after arriving on the scene. But the stand, identified as a balloon pop game, was destroyed.
Rita Tobianski has competed for three years running, turning a craft she learned as a child into a way to honor her family and share hope with others.
Organizers say they listened to feedback from fairgoers and worked with vendors to offer more affordable options as the annual event gets underway.
Jovan and Josh Cole are serving up plant-based favorites while hoping to change how fairgoers think about meatless food.
The 2026 State Fair of Texas is kicking off with a kiss for one North Texas couple!
Currently, 115 former law enforcement officers from a dozen agencies make up the safety team.
Highs will reach the low to mid-90s on Friday afternoon. Relative humidity will be low today, increasing the risk of fire in the afternoon west of I-35.
Temperatures stay warm this weekend for the State Fair of Texas, with highs in the 90s each day and plenty of clouds.
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
Families will find cheaper admission, lower parking prices, and more food items priced at $10 or less when the fair opens Sept. 25.
The competition consisted of four categories: the "Most Creative," "Best Taste Savory," "Best Taste Sweet" and "Best Taste Sipper."
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.
The fair announced Monday that the cost of most admission tickets will drop by $2 this year.
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 State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.
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.
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.
Born and raised on a fifth-generation working cattle and hay operation, the 18-year-old senior at Tolar High School has been showing steers since third grade.
A remarkable run of warm and dry weather continues into this weekend.
Since it opened in 1986, the ride has given countless fairgoers a thrill, and a welcome splash of water on a hot day.
NECOA joined CBS News Texas to talk about healthier drink swaps inspired by State Fair of Texas classics.
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.
