The State Fair of Texas will open its gates next week, and Big Tex took his place in Fair Park ahead of the 2024 season on Friday. The iconic 55-foot Texan was lifted into his place at 'Big Tex ...

DALLAS, Texas — There’s something about watching Big Tex “wake up” that is special to Texans. Many gathered around to see the iconic statue come to life a week ahead of the State Fair of ...

A champion steer named after country music legend Merle Haggard netted $180,000 at the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction ... Stone, from the West Texas town of Stanton, near Midland, thanked his ...

Almost 80 years later, that figure is far better known by a different name: Big Tex, who made his public debut at the opening of the 1952 State Fair, wearing size 70 boots and a 75-gallon hat.

There’s something about watching Big Tex “wake up” that is special to Texans. Many gathered around to see the iconic statue come to life a week ahead of the State Fair of Texas. Two of Big ...