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!
Ken Paxton threatens to sue City of Dallas over State Fair of Texas gun policy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the city of Dallas has 15 days to make the State Fair of Texas reverse its new gun policy or he'll sue.
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.
State Fair of Texas no longer allowing guns on fairgrounds
Guns will not be allowed inside the State Fair of Texas this year.
Cotton candy bacon, anyone? 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists revealed
The top concessions at this year’s State Fair of Texas have been revealed – and now our mouths are watering!
Dallas grocery service opens 2nd location to help food desert communities
A second Grocery Connect pickup location opens on Friday at the Dallas Bethlehem Center. It will help more people living in neighborhoods with limited access to grocery stores.
Fair Park First CEO resigns amid audit of how nonprofit spends its money
CEO Brian Luallen was the driving force behind turning a huge parking lot by the Dos Equis Pavilion into a community park. The plan was to break ground in November of last year, but it remains a parking lot.
The State Fair of Texas is now hiring
Applications to work at the State Fair of Texas are now open, hiring thousands of employees.
State Fair of Texas: 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards semifinalists announced
With the start of the State Fair of Texas just three months away, it’s time to start talking about fair foods.
Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee holds annual Walk for Freedom in Dallas
“I’m delighted to be here!" Opal Lee said. “It’s more than just barbecue. It’s more than celebrating the moment. It’s about celebrating freedom. It’s so important to know our history."
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in DFW
There are a number of Juneteenth celebrations across North Texas. Here is our list.
Actor Billy Porter named Honorary Grand Marshal of Dallas Pride Parade
Dallas Pride announced actor and singer Billy Porter will serve as the grand marshal for the June 2nd parade.
Dallas Trinity FC: New women's soccer team unveils name, logo
The women's soccer team in the new USL Super League will play at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park.
Dallas approves plan to bring pro women's soccer team to the Cotton Bowl
Sports fans really only get to enjoy the historic stadium for a few big games out of the year. But that will change when the USL Super League starts its inaugural season in August.
Cotton Bowl could soon be the home of a new pro team
The Cotton Bowl could be the home to a new professional sports team as soon as this summer.
Fight at Fair Park apartment complex led to shooting of mother, daughter, affidavit says
17-year-old Drenesia Willis and her mother, 40-year-old LaNeshaia Pinkard, were shot and killed on Tuesday night.
Dallas Shooting: 2 women killed, female suspect arrested
Two women are dead after a shooting in Dallas near Fair Park.
Celebrate the total solar eclipse in Dallas at these two free events
If you are still deciding where you want to witness the total solar eclipse over Dallas, there are two free options with space still available.
Cotton Bowl renovations underway in Fair Park
The stadium, which opened in 1930, is undergoing $140 million worth of upgrades.
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.