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Big Tex Set-Up Timelapse
A look at Big Tex taking his place at the heart of Fair Park. The State Fair of Texas runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 22.
DALLAS - The State Fair of Texas is one week away and Big Tex is taking his place at the center of Fair Park.
The 55-foot tall cowboy will be saying "Howdy, folks" to attendees again this year.
Tex was put into place at 10 a.m. on Friday.
This will be Big Tex's 71st year at the fair.
Big Tex through the years:
He will be decked out in some new size 96 boots.
Jessica Bonilla, a social worker and artist from Irving, designed the boots which features a setting sun behind a cactus with wildlife.
State Fair of Texas unveils Big Tex's new boots designed by Irving artist
Big Tex's newly-designed size 96 boots were revealed in Fair Park Friday morning.
The State Fair of Texas runs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 22.