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 ...

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

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

Big Tex's boots are worn out after the 2025 State Fair of Texas season. So now, he'll need a new, fresh pair for the next ...

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

You could be the next designer of Big Tex's boots, with a contest accepting submissions through Jan. 31, 2026.

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

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

The State Fair of Texas will return in 2026, open to crowds from September 25 to October 18.

The State Fair of Texas estimated an attendance of about 2 million for the 2025 season, down nearly 400,000 visitors from ...

Big Tex has been wearing the same boots since 2023—it’s time for a new pair. Lucchese has teamed with the State Fair for a ...