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.

Trackdown: Help find the driver who pushed woman out of car and ran her over

Stephanie Whitlock died after being pushed out of a car and run over in Dallas. Police are now sharing video in hope that someone recognizes the suspect's vehicle.

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.

State Fair of Texas Shooting: Security protocols will not change, Fair officials say

State Fair officials said that on Sunday they did a “top to bottom” review of the security processes following the shooting that injured three people over the weekend.

State Fair of Texas Shooting: Suspect identified; witnesses describe chaos after hearing gunfire

The State Fair of Texas opened late Sunday after Dallas police said a man shot at another man and injured three people in the food court Saturday night. People who were there at the time described the chaos after the gunfire erupted.

State Fair of Texas shooting: 3 hurt, 1 arrested

Three people were injured and one person is in custody after a shooting at the State Fair of Texas.

Fans ready for big Red River Rivalry between OU and Texas

It’s OU-Texas weekend in Dallas again, and fans are gearing up to cheer on their teams at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.

Hundreds of Texas students to show in Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction

Hundreds of students are hoping their big animals will earn them big bucks at the 75th annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction.

Dallas considers special $2 surcharge to pay for Fair Park upgrades

A Dallas City Council committee is considering options for how to pay for $600 million in upgrades and renovations to Fair Park.

State Fair of Texas: Deals & Discounts

The State Fair of Texas is underway and no matter your budget or the size of your family there are discount opportunities every day of the week.

State Fair of Texas: Where to find this year's best fair foods

Here's your guide to some of the most popular foods at this year's State Fair of Texas and the best places to find them.

ATF announces $15K reward for info in Dallas toddler's shooting death as family holds vigil

The ATF announced it's offering a $15,000 reward for information that can lead to the arrest of the person who shot and killed a Dallas 2-year-old. Meanwhile, a vigil was held where Zyah “Tinky” Lacy was shot and killed.  

State Fair of Texas will have new safety measures in place this year

The State Fair of Texas is reminding visitors about some security changes to this year’s event. At least one change could create some slowdowns getting into the fairgrounds.

State Fair of Texas to host college football game, battle of the bands on opening weekend

A college football game with an epic battle of the bands is one of the big events of the first weekend of the State Fair of Texas and has become a longtime Texas tradition.