State Fair of Texas 2024: Standout foods include Holy Cheeseus Pizza and Macaron Ice Cream Tower

Get ready for a taste of the extraordinary at the 2024 State Fair of Texas. This year’s food lineup features a range of innovative dishes that push the boundaries of fair cuisine.

Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy

The State Fair of Texas announced that this year it would ban fairgoers from carrying guns, even if they have a license to carry.

State Fair of Texas: 2024 award-winning foods promise an explosion of flavor

After tasting all the unique State Fair of Texas food items, a panel of judges tallied their scores and made their decisions. Here are your 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards winners!

State Fair of Texas' ban on guns 'actually reduces safety', Republicans argue

There hasn't been this much heat on the State Fair since Big Tex caught on fire. In this week's Texas: The Issue Is the FOX Texas Trio discusses the fair's new gun ban and push by Republican lawmakers to overturn it.

Texas lawmakers urge State Fair of Texas to reverse gun ban

About 70 state lawmakers signed a letter claiming the State Fair of Texas' new policy banning guns will make the fair more dangerous.

The State Fair of Texas is now hiring

Applications to work at the State Fair of Texas are now open, hiring thousands of employees.

Cirque du Soleil's new country music show coming to Dallas during State Fair of Texas

A new Cirque du Soleil show featuring songs from country music legends and contemporary stars is coming to Fair Park in Dallas during the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair shooting suspect's bond reduced to $100,000, documents show

The 22-year-old is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly shot two men and a woman inside the Tower Building food court at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas shooting suspect indicted on 3 charges

A man who claimed he was acting in self-defense when he shot three people at the State Fair of Texas was formally charged with the shootings.

State Fair of Texas attendance dropped in 2023

The final attendance came in right above 2.3 million people. That’s down about 200,000 visitors compared to last year.

State Fair of Texas shooting: Security company stands by its sensors: 'It's 100%'

The company that brought new weapons detection scanners to the State Fair of Texas is standing by its equipment in the wake of the shooting last weekend.

Increased police presence at State Fair of Texas after weekend shooting

Part of the security plan at the State Fair of Texas following the weekend shooting includes a more visible police presence. That includes inside the tower building food court where the shooting happened.