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 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.
Transit agency adds trains, buses, and shuttle service to handle surge in riders, especially during OU-Texas weekend.
The State Fair of Texas kicks off on Friday with a high of 87 and low humidity.
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.
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.
State Fair of Texas crowns top sweet, savory, and sippable creations in 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
Wednesday morning, the 30 semi-finalists were narrowed down to 15. This year's culinary competition started out with 76 entries, the most ever, according to fair officials.
This year's culinary competition started out with 76 entries, the most ever, according to fair officials.
The State Fair of Texas is getting closer! Here's a look at this year's Big Tex Choice Awards finalists.
Since 2005, the Big Tex Choice Awards showcase the best and boldest foods in Texas, with some chefs spending years perfecting their recipes to be featured at the annual State Fair of Texas.
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.
Developers say the project will revive a long‑blighted property and support economic growth on the city's west side.
After more than a decade, the Christmas Village exhibit illuminating the Victorian-style gazebos will come to an end on Jan. 3, 2027.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Video from the scene showed an officer examining a Dallas ISD police vehicle with multiple evidence markets around it.
Developers say the project will revive a long‑blighted property and support economic growth on the city's west side.
After more than a decade, the Christmas Village exhibit illuminating the Victorian-style gazebos will come to an end on Jan. 3, 2027.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
Some families could face an additional $2,200 in food costs this year if their kids lose access to free school meals, according to one estimate.
Video from the scene showed an officer examining a Dallas ISD police vehicle with multiple evidence markets around it.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized on June 14.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
"They are picking up law-abiding citizens. They're destroying families, jobs," said a Texas man who regrets his vote for President Trump after his fiancée, an immigrant from Venezuela, was detained by ICE.
The Democrat outlined proposals on wages, medical debt, and affordability as both campaigns intensify ahead of November.
Juan Carlos González is the stepson of "El Mencho," who was killed by the Mexican military.
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.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
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.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
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.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
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