weather quiz September 27, 2024 4:56 pm Weather Quiz: Big Tex 1970 It was 87 degrees when The State Fair of Texas opened on Oct. 2, 1970, NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevan Smith asks why Big Tex almost didn’t show up for the opening. Wake Up to Something Good 1:55 Inside the State Fair of Texas youth livestock auction 2:01 Meet the ‘Midway Barker' celebrating 20 years at The State Fair of Texas 2:12 Meet the Nevins Family: State Fair of Texas' longest-running food vendor family 2:44 State Fair of Texas supports small business owners through ‘masterclass' 2:30 Making money and memories at the State Fair of Texas on opening day