The State Fair of Texas is hosting a boot design contest for Big Tex, and needs your design ideas. Here's how to submit your ...

The last time Big Tex got a new pair of shoes was in 2023, when Irving resident Jessica Bonilla's design won the contest. As ...

He was “born” in 1952, stands 55 feet over the Texas State Fairgrounds, with a 95-gallon hat to top it off. It’s the iconic, ...

The Texas State Fair officially closed its gates this weekend after welcoming an estimated two million visitors during its 24 ...

The 2026 contest offers State Fair fans the opportunity to outfit Big Tex with fresh, Texas-themed boots for the next Fair.

An estimated two million individuals attended the 2025 State Fair of Texas in its 24-day run. According to figures provided ...

Texas couple arrested after body of special needs son, 26, discovered buried in backyard Broncos’ Sean Payton could face NFL ...

While these boots are very special to Big Tex, State Fair of Texas officials said he’s ready to refresh his wardrobe with a ...

Attendance at the State Fair of Texas plummets, drawing in only 2 million people, marking a decade low. Discover the factors ...

High tariffs imposed on foreign imports have impacted the cost of household basics and food - as prices at this year’s Texas ...

The final numbers for the State Fair of Texas confirm overall attendance fell to its lowest in almost a decade.

Some markets operate on a grand Texas scale. Others, like Southern California, require creativity within tight boundaries.