Big Tex will be sporting a new look, at least in terms of his footwear, for the upcoming State Fair of Texas this fall. The fair announced 31-year-old Aaliyah McNeal as the winner of its Big Texas ...

Zoo Knoxville mourns the loss of Tex, the beloved 160-year-old Aldabra tortoise. Known for his affectionate nature, Tex ...

Big Tex is a fashionista, but he is a one-brand kind of guy. For the last 20 years, Dickies has been outfitting the 55-foot-tall animatronic cowboy that greets visitors at the State Fair of Texas.

The State Fair of Texas wouldn’t be the same without the 55-foot-tall animatronic cowboy Big Tex greeting fair goers with a bellowing “Howdy, folks!” Believe it or not, the State Fair of Texas ran for ...

The State Fair of Texas is underway at Fair Park. For nearly 65 years, Big Tex, the giant cowboy, has stood over the fair, greeting visitors. Here’s a history lesson. Before he was Big Tex, he was ...

Tex-Mex cuisine is often mistaken for authentic Mexican food, but the two are very different. While Mexican cuisine is rooted in centuries-old traditions, Tex-Mex was born in Texas and blends ...