Big Tex

It’s moving day at the State Fair of Texas as Big Tex settled into his home at Dallas Fair Park. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker was there.

Big Tex was lifted into place by crane this morning. The State Fair of Texas opens for the year on Friday, Sept. 29.

The State Fair of Texas will open its gates next week, and Big Tex is taking his place ahead of the 2023 season.

The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex’s new boots, designed by Jessica Bonilla.

When you go to the State Fair of Texas, food is a big part of the experience. The ‘Big Tex Choice Awards’ can have a big influence on what you eat. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker takes us behind the scenes.

The State Fair of Texas announced the semifinalists who will move forward in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.

Big Tex going up and Big Tex coming down bookmark the annual fair season in Fair Park.

It’s the last weekend of the State Fair of Texas and your final chance to get that Big Tex greeting.

Some pricey pigs, goats, chickens and more were sold at the State Fair of Texas Friday. Money from the Big Tex Livestock Auction goes to the students who raised the animals.

North Texas police departments celebrate national night out, and it’s Big Tex’s Birthday!

From cake and cookies to ice cream floats, learn how you can celebrate 70 years of Big Tex.

Did you know Big Tex started out as a giant Santa? We dug into the archives to bring you Big Tex over the decades – including one year most fairgoers would rather forget.

Along with familiar faces and foods at the State Fair of Texas, you can always find something new. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains how a first-time vendor is living his American dream.

Fletcher’s Corny Dogs will celebrate 80 years since they introduced the corny dog to crowds at Fair Park by cooking up something special for fans: a chance to score free corny dogs.

Find out ways to win a free corny dog and at the State Fair of Texas, plus learn how bourbon played a role in inventing the fair favorite 80 years ago.

The countdown is on at The State Fair Of Texas. On Friday, Sept. 30 the gates at Fair Park will be open and like every year, Big Tex will be there to welcome visitors.

NBC 5 Photojournalist Juan Rodriguez offers a timelapse of Big Tex being lifted into his position at Big Tex Circle at the State Fair of Texas which opens on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Big Tex now standing tall at The State Fair of Texas, plus a pilot job fair happening in North Texas

Big Tex is once again standing tall in Fair Park, awaiting the opening of the great State Fair of Texas. The 55-foot-tall Texan was raised into place Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

The State Fair of Texas will reopen its gates in just one week, and Big Tex is ready for his big debut.