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Big Tex goes up ahead of 2024 State Fair of Texas
Big Tex took his place in Fair Park ahead of the 2024 season on Friday. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us about the 55-foot cowboy’s arrival.
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Big Tex arrives in Fair Park ahead of 2024 State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas will open its gates next week, and Big Tex took his place in Fair Park ahead of the 2024 season on Friday.
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Sisters carry on their mother's legacy at the State Fair of Texas
Fernie’s Funnel Cakes is celebrating 55 years at The Sate Fair of Texas.
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Life-sized dinosaurs at the State Fair
Be sure to stop by Dinosaurs at the Lagoon, presented by Reliant at the State Fair of Texas and learn about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Texas.
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Judge denies Texas AG's effort to halt State Fair of Texas's gun ban
A judge has denied a effort by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to halt the recently announced ban on guns at the State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan takes a closer look.
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Big Tex Choice Award winners share fried creations
The State Fair of Texas opens Sept. 27 and concessionaires are busy getting ready. NBC 5’s Vince Vaught caught up with three Big Tex Choice Award winners to find out what goes into their fried creations.
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State Fair of Texas gun ban goes before judge on Thursday
A Dallas judge is set to decide the legality of a policy banning guns at the State Fair of Texas on Thursday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the ban violates state law.
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State Fair of Texas gun ban to remain, judge denies Ken Paxton's injunction
A judge is set to decide the legality of a policy banning guns at the State Fair of Texas on Thursday.
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State Fair of Texas gun ban hearing starts Thursday
The State of Texas is suing the State Fair of Texas over a new gun policy. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.
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AG Paxton pulls legal opinion backing nonprofits banning firearms on city-owned land
Attorney General Ken Paxton this week withdrew a legal opinion issued by his office in 2016 saying nonprofits have the right to ban firearms from property leased from the government.
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FLASHBACK: The State Fair of Texas through the years
If you’re feeling nostalgic, take a trip down memory lane with NBC 5’s archived video of the State Fair of Texas.
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Flashback: The State Fair of Texas through the years
NBC 5 takes you back through archived news stories from the 1950s to present day.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Dallas over State Fair's gun policy
In early August, the State Fair of Texas unveiled its revised policy, which prohibits the carriage of firearms within Fair Park by individuals who are not active or retired law enforcement officers.
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Big Tex Choice Award winner explains process of winning creation
We are getting you ready for the State Fair of Texas! Big Tex Choice Awards Most Creative winner told us what went into the winning creation.
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Dress made of playing cards disqualified from State Fair art contest
A dress designed by a Collin County teenager is catching lots of attention. She spent days making it out of playing cards but when she entered it into a competition at the state fair, she was disqualified. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans shows us why.
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Dress made of playing cards disqualified from State Fair art contest
A dress designed by a Collin County teenager is getting lots of attention but when she entered it into a competition at the State Fair of Texas, she was disqualified.
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2024 State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Award winners announced
The 20th annual Big Tex Choice competition culminated Thursday afternoon with the three most sought-after titles: Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, and Best Taste – Creative.
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Big Texas Awards announced for State Fair of Texas 2024
You might call it the unofficial kickoff to the State Fair of Texas. Judges put their tastebuds to work to name the best of the best when it comes to the new fair foods you’ll be able to buy around the Midway. Maria Guerrero was there when the winners were announced.
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State Fair of Texas stands pat on policy prohibiting firearms in Fair Park
The State Fair of Texas stands behind its updated security policy and is ready to cooperate with the city of Dallas in responding to threats from the state attorney general.
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Texas lawmakers react to AG Ken Paxton's urge to reverse gun ban at State Fair
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is threatening legal action against the City of Dallas if the State Fair of Texas does not lift its new ban on all guns, including license-to-carry firearms. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on how local lawmakers are responding.
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AG Paxton threatens lawsuit, says State Fair's firearms policy violates state law
Wednesday morning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter warning the City of Dallas to change the new State Fair firearms policy or he’ll file a lawsuit.