State Fair of Texas announces 2024 music lineup
Headliners in this year's music lineup include North Texas' own Bowling For Soup and the University of North Texas' Four O'Clock Lab Band.
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Headliners in this year's music lineup include North Texas' own Bowling For Soup and the University of North Texas' Four O'Clock Lab Band.
The State Fair of Texas is getting closer! Here's some of this year's musical acts.
Five Texas businesses are being sued by the Attorney General's Office.
Cameron Turner was indicted with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the incident at the State Fair of Texas in October of 2023.
Cameron Turner, 22, is in the Dallas County jail being held on over $1.5 million in bonds.
It started in 2014 when the fair staff realized there was so much unused food that shouldn't go to waste.
"We went to the car and I said, 'Honey, I can't find my dentures,'" fairgoer Joe Garner said. "She said, 'You can't find them?' I said, 'No, it had to be in the State Fair of Texas.'"
New safety and security measures have been added to the State Fair of Texas following a shooting this past weekend that injured three people.
Following Saturday night's shooting at the State Fair of Texas, a safety review is underway into security checks at entrances and the process of keeping guests safe if violence erupts.
Sunday, there's beefed-up security, calm has been restored and fairgoers are relaxed as they make their way home.
Reports of an active shooter came at 7:45 p.m. Saturday evening, prompting the Fair to be evacuated.
Every Wednesday, the State Fair of Texas sets aside a few hours for those who are sensitive to the sights and sounds of the fair.
"We're so happy to come to the fair with our father, he's really—if you will—our Big Tex," Michael Guadagnoli's son said.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
It's a bond and friendship born out of mutual respect, but the competitive spirit remains and comes alive one particular Saturday every year at the State Fair of Texas.
It's a bond and friendship born out of mutual respect, but the competitive spirit remains and comes alive one particular Saturday every year at the State Fair of Texas.
The museum will be open every day of the fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except on Saturday, Oct. 7 because of a private event for the Texas-OU football game.
CBS News Texas' Brittany Rainey asked fair goers some State Fair of Texas trivia.
Catch Jennings at the CBS News Texas viewing lounge at the Fair on Oct. 2.
This year, Dallas Fire Rescue joined the safety and security team for the fair.
The food court was packed within minutes of the opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas.
Our Nicole Nielsen shares fun facts and history about the State Fair of Texas and its icon, Big Tex.
If you're traveling to the State Fair of Texas this weekend, here are some ways you can avoid traffic.
If you're traveling to the State Fair of Texas this weekend, here are some ways you can avoid traffic.
The new security measures come after a string of shootings near Fair Park.
Throughout the day, don't expect to see much sunshine as plenty of clouds stream into the region as a disturbance is out west.
A shootout with Turkish police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul left one gunman dead and two others wounded, the local governor says.
Trump's Easter post went in on the Iranians, threatening Tuesday as "Power Plant Day and Bridge day, all wrapped up in one."
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
Throughout the day, don't expect to see much sunshine as plenty of clouds stream into the region as a disturbance is out west.
A high-profile and emotional capital murder trial is set to begin in a Tarrant County courtroom this week as Tanner Horner faces a jury. Horner is accused in the 2022 death of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Here's how you can watch the trial live.
A shootout with Turkish police outside the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul left one gunman dead and two others wounded, the local governor says.
Trump's Easter post went in on the Iranians, threatening Tuesday as "Power Plant Day and Bridge day, all wrapped up in one."
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
President Trump praised the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a brief chat late Monday, saying they had "inspired the entire world" after they looped around the moon in a record-breaking voyage.
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
The Supreme Court issued an order that paves the way for Steve Bannon to have his contempt of Congress conviction dismissed.
Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old whose detention by ICE sparked global outrage, constantly worries about being detained again, his parents told CBS News in an exclusive interview.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Jake Burger hit a tie-breaking RBI double over the outstretched glove of left fielder Randy Arozarena in the sixth inning, Jacob deGrom and five Texas relievers combined for a two-hitter and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
The Dallas Stars banned a person from attending games at American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of four spectators seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.
Cooper Flagg scored 45 points and the Dallas Mavericks ended their longest home losing streak in 32 years at 14 games with a 134-128 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
The Rangers have lost four consecutive games.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
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.
