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Serving State Fair staples with the Nevins family
We continue our State Fair adventures by spending time with one of the longest-running food vendors, the Nevins family.
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Dallas' Fair Park preps for Longhorns, Sooners game
The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are playing the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in the 120th meeting between the teams. This is their first meeting as members of the SEC, drawing national attention to the Cotton Bowl. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans shows how Fair Park is preparing for the spotlight.
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State Fair of Texas prepares for first Longhorns, Sooners SEC rivalry game
The undefeated #1 Texas Longhorns trot into town this weekend to face the #18 Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.
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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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Running police horse hits fairgoer at State Fair of Texas
A scary scene at the fair Tuesday after an out-of-control Dallas police horse collided with a fairgoer, sending them to the hospital. The officer on the horse was thrown to the ground. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Visitor hurt after being hit by Dallas police horse at State Fair of Texas
Video from a witness provided to NBC 5 showed the aftermath: a crowd of police and first responders surrounding a State Fair of Texas visitor who a running police horse hit.
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State Fair of Texas is family affair for longtime concessionaires
The State Fair of Texas offers new food every year, but some of the most successful vendors have been around for decades.
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Many food vendors have called the State Fair of Texas home for decades
The State Fair of Texas has new food to try every year, but some of the most successful vendors aren’t new at all. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports some have been around for decades.
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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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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.