Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park reopens with interactive exhibits

At one point, the Children's Aquarium was going to shut down. But a group took over and created plenty of new things for families to do and see.

State Fair of Texas to reopen this week with COVID-19 protocols in place

Don't forget to bring your face mask to the State Fair of Texas after it reopens on Friday. Organizers hope those masks and other COVID-19 protocols will help keep fairgoers safe during the pandemic.

Maskless Big Tex returns to his spot at State Fair of Texas

Big Tex is dressed as usual this year with his gigantic cowboy boots, classic red and blue Dickies shirt and a new accessory sponsored by Shiner. He isn't wearing a face mask.

Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls, The Armadillo win 2021's Big Tex Choice Awards

The winners of this year's Big Tex Choice Awards have been announced. The Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls took two prizes for best savory and most creative.

State Fair of Texas announces mask mandate for crowded spaces and indoors

Fair organizers said masks will be mandatory outdoors in crowded settings, at some independent vendor booths and indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

Deep Fried I-35, brisket brittle among 2021's Big Tex Choice Awards finalists

The folks at the State Fair of Texas unveiled the 10 finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards -- everything from deep fried seafood gumbo to a Halloween-themed treat that's loaded with a lot of everything.

Premium tickets for State Fair of Texas now on sale

Premium tickets are $24. For that price, you can visit the fair any day between Sept. 24 and Oct. 17. Premium tickets are limited.

Drive-thru vaccination hub at Fair Park closes

Low demand is why one of the largest vaccination hubs in North Texas is shutting down operations.

State Fair of Texas fried food icon Fernie Winter dies at 95

The woman who brought the funnel cake and countless other fried food favorites to the State Fair of Texas has died.

Organizers unveil plans for 2021 Juneteenth festival at Fair Park

The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.

Multiple raids lead to arrests of "most violent criminals in all of Dallas"

Multiple agencies led by the FBI hit multiple locations on Thursday and arrested dozens of who they call some of the "most violent criminals in all of Dallas." It’s unclear exactly how many were arrested, but law enforcement concerned about the potential danger were determined not to be outmanned when they started kicking in doors.

State Fair of Texas to fully reopen in September 2021

This year you can leave your car in the parking lot and use your feet to explore the State Fair of Texas. It's coming back in all its fried food glory for 2021.