State Fair of Texas opening day guide: Big Tex’s new look, top foods, lower prices
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
The State Fair of Texas opens at Fair Park with lower prices, returning security screening policies, new foods, and a makeover for Big Tex.
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U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth has reopened following a fatal dumpster truck crash that severely damaged the Erath Street overpass.
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As fairgoers flock to Fair Park on opening day of the State Fair of Texas, Texas Woman’s University has unveiled a new exhibition celebrating 125 years of history, leadership and the women who helped shape Texas and the nation. The exhibit, “Blazing New Trails: 125 Years of Texas...
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The State Fair of Texas has new attractions celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States spread throughout Fair Park. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes, and Howdies,” marks both America’s 250th birthday and 140 years of the State Fair of Texas. Special America 250 prog...
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Atianna Washington lay bloodied and unresponsive in the roadway when a Dallas police officer arrived. A black Cadillac struck Washington on March 15, 2025, as she crossed a dimly lit stretch of West Northwest Highway. The officer, Cory Adams, ordered the bystanders around Washing...
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Los Angeles FC (11-8-8, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (12-6-8, third in the Western Conference), Frisco; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CST LINE: FC Dallas +127, LAFC +180, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Dallas and Los Angeles FC square off in conference ...
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Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters Friday on his way to France for a fo...
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The Dallas Wings will play the Golden State Valkyries in Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs. Game 1 is Sunday in San Francisco. Game 2 will be in Arlington at the College Park Center. The best-of-three series will return to California if needed. The Wings did not beat the Valkyries dur...
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Nepal’s prime minister scolded fellow world leaders Thursday, saying the nation’s recent deadly flood reminds a warming world that climate change keeps hurting people who didn’t cause the crisis but now need help. The August disaster “was not just a local tragedy. It was a warnin...
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Texas Rangers (79-80, second in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (75-84, third in the AL Central), Minneapolis; Friday, 7:10 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob deGrom (11-10, 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 196 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (6-10, 4.22 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 151 strikeouts...
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The mood had changed completely for the Texas Rangers by the time they got back to the ballpark for their home finale while still trying to get in the playoffs. “Coming into today, it just felt like … we still have a heartbeat, still have a pulse and felt like we’d come out and p...
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One year ago, two ICE detainees were killed with a shooter opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility. The shooter later committed suicide. FOX 4's Peyton Yager speaks with the widow of one of the men who was killed....
