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State Fair of Texas closed early Sunday due to possible severe weather forecast

The State Fair of Texas closed early Sunday due to possible severe weather in the forecast.

October 10, 2021 5:20pm CDT

Red River Showdown more normal for No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas

This is how the second Saturday of October is supposed to be for No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 21 Texas, even though their Red River rivalry won't be a Big 12 game for too much longer.

October 8, 2021 9:21pm CDT

Red River Showdown: No. 6 OU takes on No. 21 Texas at Fair Park

The Sooners come into this year’s Red River Showdown ranked sixth in the country. The Longhorns are No. 21.

October 8, 2021 7:33am CDT

College Gameday will be at State Fair of Texas for Red River Showdown

College Gameday will be at the State Fair of Texas Saturday for the Red River Showdown between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.

October 3, 2021 12:47pm CDT

250 COVID-19 shots given at State Fair of Texas during first three days

The health department is offering the shots each day of the fair in an effort to boost the vaccination rate and make it easy for people to get the vaccine.

September 27, 2021 5:22pm CDT

State Fair of Texas opens Friday with excitement from fairgoers

The State Fair of Texas welcomed 2.5 million people through in 2019, and they’re looking to surpass that this year.

September 24, 2021 4:25pm CDT

State Fair of Texas kicks off 2021 season with new events and attractions

The State Fair of Texas reopens today for the first time in two years. FOX 4's Shannon Murray got a sneak peek of some of the new highlights and attractions.

September 24, 2021 8:58am CDT

State Fair of Texas returns Friday, but vendors dealing with labor shortage

The State Fair of Texas returns Friday after the pandemic forced it to hold a smaller, drive-thru event last year.

September 23, 2021 7:59pm CDT

Fair Park's Hall of State reopens after winter storm damage

After getting a costly makeover that was partially ruined during the winter storm, the Hall of State in Fair Park is open again. People visiting the State Fair of Texas can go in to see several exhibits, including the head of the original Big Tex.

September 23, 2021 12:50pm CDT

Children's Aquarium Dallas at Fair Park reopens with interactive exhibits

At one point, the Children's Aquarium was going to shut down. But a group took over and created plenty of new things for families to do and see.

September 22, 2021 4:42pm CDT

State Fair of Texas to reopen this week with COVID-19 protocols in place

Don't forget to bring your face mask to the State Fair of Texas after it reopens on Friday. Organizers hope those masks and other COVID-19 protocols will help keep fairgoers safe during the pandemic.

September 21, 2021 12:21pm CDT

Maskless Big Tex returns to his spot at State Fair of Texas

Big Tex is dressed as usual this year with his gigantic cowboy boots, classic red and blue Dickies shirt and a new accessory sponsored by Shiner. He isn't wearing a face mask.

September 17, 2021 9:14am CDT

Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls, The Armadillo win 2021's Big Tex Choice Awards

The winners of this year's Big Tex Choice Awards have been announced. The Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls took two prizes for best savory and most creative.

August 30, 2021 9:35am CDT

State Fair of Texas announces mask mandate for crowded spaces and indoors

Fair organizers said masks will be mandatory outdoors in crowded settings, at some independent vendor booths and indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

August 26, 2021 11:03am CDT