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State Fair of Texas auto show sneak peek
You can’t buy a car at the State Fair of Texas, but you can see what’s new in the automotive world, and bonus, the Centennial Building is air conditioned!
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Here's how to get a discounted ticket to the State Fair
It’s that time again! The State Fair of Texas is back with all its fun and glory. This annual fair that brings smiles to so many starts on Friday, September 27, and continues through Sunday, October 20, at Dallas Fair Park. On Opening Day, September 27, you can save money on your admission by Fighting Hunger with NBC 5, Telemundo…
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How to save with deals & discounts at the 2024 State Fair of Texas
This is your complete guide to saving on tickets, food and rides almost every day at the State 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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Texas Supreme Court rejects state's latest attempt to block State Fair gun ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking his challenge of the State Fair of Texas’s new gun policy to the state supreme court.
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‘The Texas Bucket List' takes you to the State Fair of Texas Sunday morning on NBC 5
The show dedicated to all there is to see, do and experience in the Lone Star State is taking you to the State Fair of Texas this weekend on NBC 5.
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Final preparations underway for opening day at the State Fair of Texas
There are 2,000 people working to make sure that everything at Fair Park is ready to welcome some two million visitors to the State Fair of Texas during it’s 24-day run.
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Ken Paxton's latest attempt to stop State Fair of Texas gun ban is denied
An appeals court denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for an emergency injunction to stop the State Fair of Texas from enforcing a new policy banning guns.
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State Fair Classic features new fan element
Thousands of fans will fill Fair Park in Dallas for the 2024 State Fair Classic, an electrifying rivalry between Prairie View A&M University and Louisiana’s Grambling State University. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports there’s a new fan element this year.
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Texas AG files appeal to prevent State Fair firearms ban from taking effect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing last week’s decision by a district court to allow the State Fair of Texas to enforce its policy banning guns from the fairgrounds.
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Championship Belt unveiled ahead of 2024 State Fair Classic
The annual State Fair Classic is back and just days away. Louisiana’s Grambling State University hopes to claim a second victory in a row against their rival Prairie View A&M University.
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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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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 Sims 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.