Crews Raise Big Tex Over Fair Park

Big Tex returned to Fair Park in Dallas Friday morning.

The 55-foot-tall cowboy resumed his post as the official State Fair of Texas welcomer at 10 a.m.

The mascot sported a new Dickies shirt and jeans, plus a ribbon to honor the Dallas police officers killed in July.

The biggest attraction at the State Fair of Texas is wearing something new this year. Big Tex has a blue ribbon to support the Dallas Police Department.

Big Tex remained silent during this event, saving his voice until his signature "Howdy, Folks!" greeting on Opening Day.

That billowing greeting is a tradition that's held steady for decades. However, Big Tex has undergone a few makeovers over the years.

Big Tex, the 55-foot-tall cowboy mascot, retook his post as the official State Fair of Texas welcomer at 10 a.m.

Big Tex: Then and Now

	1952 - 2012	2013 - Present
Height:	52 ft.	55 ft.
Chest	31 ft.	33 ft. 9 in.
Biceps	7 ft. 8 in.	10 ft. 9 in.
Boots	7 ft. 7 in.	12 ft.
Hands	3 ft.	5 ft. 6 in.
Head	8 ft.	10 ft.
Inseam	16 ft.	20 ft.
Shoudlers	12 ft. 6 in.	13 ft.
Sleeves	22 ft. 6 in.	13 ft.
Neck	10 ft.	11 ft.
Waist	23 ft. 6 in.	27 ft.
Collar	12 ft. 6 in.	16 ft. 8 in.
Hat	75 gallon	95 gallon
Boot Size	70	96
Original Cost	$750	$500,000