Random acts of violence leave 2 dead near Fair Park ahead of State Fair
"There are additional patrols already being added to the area around Fair Park during the State Fair."
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"There are additional patrols already being added to the area around Fair Park during the State Fair."
You can watch Big Tex get lifted into place live on our CBS Texas Youtube channel on Friday at 10 a.m.
The State Fair of Texas opens in two weeks, and Big Tex is sporting a pair of new boots for fans to marvel at.
Preps are well underway for the State Fair of Texas, which kicks off Sept. 29.
Got State Fair of Texas fever?
With four weeks until opening day, crews are hard at work setting up the 137th State Fair of Texas.
You'll be able to try the unique dishes when the State Fair of Texas kicks off on Sept. 29.
The Fair also has a guided itinerary with a list of activities and exhibits easy on the eyes and ears.
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?
Here are the finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards.
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.
If you've ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food once the State Fair of Texas ends, we're here to tell you it goes to a good cause.
If you've ever wondered what happens to all the leftover food once the State Fair of Texas ends, we're here to tell you it goes to a good cause.
Official statistics show that nearly 2.5 million visitors passed through the gates during the 2022 State Fair of Texas.
Lost something at the state fair? You may want to check with the lost and found office.
Along with dozens upon dozens of phones, many little treasures have been collected and are currently awaiting their rightful owners at the State Fair of Texas' lost & found.
As UT and OU football fans arrived in Dallas, they said it's the perfect city for the AT&T Red River Showdown, sitting perfectly between Austin and Norman.
Between the State Fair and the Red River Rivalry - parking will be few and far around Fair Park.
The State Fair of Texas is celebrating Big Tex's 70th birthday on October 4.
Fair goers spend all year looking forward to the food and rides.
Big Tex wasn't always the cowboy we know and love today.
This year's theme of the State Fair of Texas is 'Taste of Texas,' and there's no shortage of delicious foods available at this year's fair.
"I don't want to put a game out here that nobody's going to play," said David Russ, the Director of Midway Operations.
As a treat to their loyal customers, and to commemorate their 80th anniversary, they're giving away 80 free corny dogs every Friday this year.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank said he brought his wife, Annie Ramos, 22, to his base so that she could begin the process to receive military benefits and take steps toward a green card.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
"This is a potentially huge market event like no other. It's a known unknown with a clock," one investment adviser said.
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank said he brought his wife, Annie Ramos, 22, to his base so that she could begin the process to receive military benefits and take steps toward a green card.
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 posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
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.
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.
