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Inside the State Fair of Texas youth livestock auction
We all know the state fair is packed with games and delicious food, but many don’t realize it’s an event with a meaningful cause! NBC 5’s Ryann Jones attended the youth livestock auction.
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Mundo Latino joins Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
Mundo Latino at The State Fair of Texas is offering fairgoers a new way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The exhibit includes Catrinas, a mock cemetery, and different vendors.
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Inside the Dallas PD's mounted patrol barn at the State Fair of Texas
For some fairgoers livestock at the State Fair of Texas rank up there with Big Tex and a corny dog. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson takes us inside one barn that may be one of the fair’s hidden secrets.
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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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Must-try dishes at the State Fair of Texas
We make our way to the State Fair to savor a few of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards winners.
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Want to get into the State Fair of Texas for $5? Here's how
With a canned food donation, tickets to the State Fair of Texas are only $5 on Wednesdays?
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Meet the State Fair of Texas' longest-running food vendor family
Some are visiting the State Fair of Texas for the first time, while others have been coming for decades. One family has been serving fairgoers for 75 years and counting.
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Meet the Nevins Family: State Fair of Texas' longest-running food vendor family
Thousands of folks have been marching to the State Fair of Texas opening weekend. Some are heading to the Lone Star State’s iconic experience for the first time, others for decades. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports that’s the case with one family, serving fairgoers for 75 years and counting.
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State Fair of Texas supports small business owners through ‘masterclass'
The State Fair of Texas is doing its part to support local small business owners. For five months — entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry have received in-person training on how to establish and maintain successful operations. Candace Sweat got a behind-the-scenes look at what’s called the Big Tex Masterclass.
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State Fair of Texas opens with a new gun ban after courts reject challenge
The fair withstood weeks of pressure from Republicans and a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general.
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Making money and memories at the State Fair of Texas on opening day
The State Fair of Texas is open and for the next 24 days, people from all over the world will stream into Fair Park. Last year more than two-million visitors said ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports for many North Texas visiting on opening day is tradition, for others it’s about making money.
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State Fair of Texas Photos: Thomas and Scarlett & Khloe
Thomas and his daughter Scarlett took photos on the first day of the State Fair of Texas, while Khloe fetched her corny dog toy signaling she’s ready for the fair!
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Two new rides at the Super Midway and plenty of games
You’ll find two new rides at the State Fair of Texas and NBC 5’s Ryann Jones says there are plenty of games on the Super Midway.
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Dallas park director calls for changes in ‘flawed' Fair Park contract
There are calls for changes in how Fair Park is managed after recent disagreements between the nonprofit overseeing Fair Park and the company hired to run events. The city’s park director tells NBC 5’s David Goins change is needed now.
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State Fair of Texas brings out crowds for food, fun and memories
People couldn’t wait to enter Fair Park for day one of the State Fair of Texas.
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Inside the plushie warehouse at the State Fair of Texas
There are more than half a million plushies at Fair Park. NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones takes us to the plushie warehouse where all the Midway prizes are stored including the new improved one-of-a-kind stuffed cowboy plushie.
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What to know about getting to the State Fair of Texas
Traffic is always a headache during the 24-day run of the State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Samantha Davies explains all the closures and work arounds to help you plan your visit to Fair Park.
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TX Supreme Court upholds State Fair gun ban
The gun ban at the State Fair of Texas has been allowed to take effect by the Texas Supreme Court. NBC 5’s Larry Collins is live from Fair Park on opening day with the details.
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Larry Collins, Grant Johnston make memories on the Midway at the State Fair
NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Grant Johnston take part in a little friendly competition ahead of the opening of the State Fair of Texas.
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Weather and ways to save at the State Fair of Texas
NBC 5’s Grant Johnston tells us about the weather on opening day at the State Fair of Texas and also how to save money when you visit Fair Park.
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What new rides will you see at the State Fair of Texas this year?
NBC 5’s Larry Collins and Rusty Fitzgerald show us what’s new at the State Fair of Texas this year.