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.
State Fair of Texas: 2024 dates, discounts, and new attractions
Before you head to the fairgrounds to try all the new foods and rides, here are a few things you need to know.
Before you head to the fairgrounds to try all the new foods and rides, here are a few things you need to know.
First phase of Cotton Bowl's $140M reconstruction complete
Phase One of construction at the Cotton Bowl is complete after a $140 million investment by the City of Dallas, the largest in the history of Fair Park.
Phase One of construction at the Cotton Bowl is complete after a $140 million investment by the City of Dallas, the largest in the history of Fair Park.
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!
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Applications to work at the State Fair of Texas are now open, hiring thousands of employees.