Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
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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.
"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.
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The Center for Transforming Lives helped Harmony Anderson get back on her feet.
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
38-year-old Rebecca Lawler is a native of Little Elm and is a former lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy.
Ahead of an expected announcement from the Trump administration linking Tylenol to autism risk, the drugmaker and medical experts are pushing back on the claims.
Damage was reported to several RVs at Sanger/Denton North KOA at McClain's Longhorn RV Sunday night.
The Center for Transforming Lives helped Harmony Anderson get back on her feet.
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
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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.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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