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 ...

Big Tex stands above the crowd at the State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas implemented a gun ban during its 2024 season. Texas Rep. Briscoe Cain (R) has filed a bill that, if passed ...

For years, he wanted a chance to set up a booth at the State Fair of Texas. Fast-forward to today, and he has multiple booths as owner of Tony’s Taco Shop. And it started with the Big Tex ...

Discover why Texans proudly proclaim 'everything is bigger and better in Texas' in this captivating article showcasing the ...

The Big Tex Scholarship Program, which was established in 1992, provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to students each year, totaling more than $17.4 million since the program’s inception.

(Azul Sordo / Staff Photographer) By 2022, El Gidi was accepted as a State Fair of Texas concessionaire. And in 2023, his Biscoff Delight cheesecake won “best taste-sweet” at the Big Tex ...