One of Big Tex's old pairs is in DC for a Smithsonian exhibit. He's had his current boots since 2023, but fair officials say ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - With a slow, sturdy Southern drawl, Big Tex has uttered his final "Howdy Folks" in this, his 66th year as the official State Fair of Texas icon. After welcoming more than 2 ...

On Friday morning, Big Tex rose 55 feet into the air on the aptly named Big Tex Circle in the heart of Fair Park.

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

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — Gator Country found both of their two famous gators as of Friday afternoon. Gary Saurage, their owner, said Gator Country found Big Tex around 1 p.m. Friday, September 27.

DALLAS — Yes, he's 70 years old. Yes, he's had a facelift or two. But after his electronics and animatronics got one last checkup on Thursday, Big Tex was officially ready to make his 2022 debut on ...

The State Fair of Texas will reopen its gates in just one week, and Big Tex is ready for his big debut. The 55-foot man will be lifted by crane into his place at 'Big Tex' circle on Friday at 10 a.m.