Fair Park First partners with Dallas Foundation to get community park project back on track
Changes are now underway at Fair Park after an audit determined $5.7 million donated for capital projects was misused for operating expenses.
Changes are now underway at Fair Park after an audit determined $5.7 million donated for capital projects was misused for operating expenses.
Family of teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas files lawsuit
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
Management group disputes claim that $5.7M donated to Fair Park was misspent
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
Security company still awaiting payment months after Fair Park event
The Oak View Group, the for-profit company managing Fair Park for the City of Dallas, is having trouble paying its third-party vendors. K9 Security Detection Services says it has not been paid after working a Memorial Day event.
The Oak View Group, the for-profit company managing Fair Park for the City of Dallas, is having trouble paying its third-party vendors. K9 Security Detection Services says it has not been paid after working a Memorial Day event.
Shooting outside State Fair of Texas leaves 1 injured
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Report alleges $5.7M donated for Fair Park improvement was misused
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
Man fatally shot in South Dallas, police investigating
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot late Wednesday night in Dallas, police said.
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot late Wednesday night in Dallas, police said.
Fair Park improvement plans for new park facing financial woes
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
For-profit managing Fair Park reveals $2 million shortfall, may need city bailout
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.
Grand Champion steer crowned at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction
Jade Stone, a senior at Stanton High School, was the proud winner of the Grand Champion steer competition at the 76th Annual Bix Tex Youth Livestock Auction at the Texas State Fair.
Jade Stone, a senior at Stanton High School, was the proud winner of the Grand Champion steer competition at the 76th Annual Bix Tex Youth Livestock Auction at the Texas State Fair.
State Fair of Texas has a new Texas-themed drone show
The weather was perfect on Thursday night for the first-ever drone show at the State Fair of Texas.
The weather was perfect on Thursday night for the first-ever drone show at the State Fair of Texas.
Texas To-Do List: Insider Tips for the State Fair of Texas
With so much to do, so much to see, so much to eat, the State Fair of Texas can be overwhelming to even the most veteran fair goers. Here are a few tips on how you can find the best the State Fair has to offer without breaking the bank.
With so much to do, so much to see, so much to eat, the State Fair of Texas can be overwhelming to even the most veteran fair goers. Here are a few tips on how you can find the best the State Fair has to offer without breaking the bank.
State Fair of Texas opens its gates for the 2024 season
The State Fair of Texas begins its three-week run today. Here's what you need to know if you're planning to visit this weekend.
The State Fair of Texas begins its three-week run today. Here's what you need to know if you're planning to visit this weekend.
Texas Supreme Court denies Ken Paxton's latest attempt to block state fair gun ban
“This Court cannot possibly order the State Fair to allow handguns to be carried at this year’s Fair when the party seeking that relief does not even argue that Texas law obligates the Fair to do so," one of the justices wrote in a legal opinion.
“This Court cannot possibly order the State Fair to allow handguns to be carried at this year’s Fair when the party seeking that relief does not even argue that Texas law obligates the Fair to do so," one of the justices wrote in a legal opinion.
Fight over State Fair of Texas gun ban headed to Texas Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking the fight over the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to the Texas Supreme Court.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking the fight over the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to the Texas Supreme Court.
Appeals court denies attempt to block State Fair of Texas gun ban
An appeals court has denied a motion by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a gun ban at this year's State Fair of Texas.
An appeals court has denied a motion by Attorney General Ken Paxton to block a gun ban at this year's State Fair of Texas.
1 year later, family of slain Dallas 2-year-old remains hopeful killer will be caught
On Sept. 24, 2023, Zyah ‘Tink-Tink’ Lacy was killed in a drive-by shooting on Hay Street near Fair Park. Her family and the detective on her case remain determined to find who murdered Tink-Tink.
On Sept. 24, 2023, Zyah ‘Tink-Tink’ Lacy was killed in a drive-by shooting on Hay Street near Fair Park. Her family and the detective on her case remain determined to find who murdered Tink-Tink.
State Fair Classic: Prairie View A&M takes on Grambling State at Cotton Bowl on Saturday
The rivalry between Louisiana's Grambling State University and Texas' Prairie View A&M University draws fans of the two historically Black universities to Dallas.
The rivalry between Louisiana's Grambling State University and Texas' Prairie View A&M University draws fans of the two historically Black universities to Dallas.
Ken Paxton appeals decision on State Fair of Texas gun ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a Dallas judge's ruling that would allow the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to remain in effect.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a Dallas judge's ruling that would allow the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to remain in effect.