Even at the ripe old age of 71, Big Tex is still updating his wardrobe. It may seem like Big Tex's look never changes that much, but there’s lots of design work and thought behind it. He changes an ...

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 entries.

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 State Fair of Texas is sending a piece of history to Washington, D.C., for a year. Big Tex's size-96 cowboy boots are leaving Texas for the second time in history and will be featured in a ...

This year, the colossal cowboy celebrates seven decades greeting fairgoers. It's also 10 years since the beloved mascot burst into flames. Big Tex has been the iconic face of the State Fair of Texas ...