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Photo courtesy Ted Okoroji Enjoying Raven Writes DFW? Help us continue spotlighting the people, places, and creativity that make this metroplex unique. Every contribution helps sustain independent journalism and local storytelling. Make donations to $RaesViolet or Venmo @ Rae-Jordan. After a 24-day run from September 25 - October 18, the 140-year Texas tradition of the State Fair is over. This was my first year attempting to do onsite coverage of The State Fair of Texas. I've

Big Tex at Fair Park. Courtesy State Fair of Texas Big Tex is celebrating a whopping 74 years! To mark the occasion, a historical marker will be raised in honor of the milestone birthday on October 4. For 74 years, Big Tex has stood tall in Big Tex Circle, welcoming fairgoers from all walks of life to the annual State Fair of Texas. The historical marker will now serve as a permanent fixture in Big Tex Circle, highlighting the home of the 55-foot-tall talking cowboy A special

The State Fair of Texas is moving the Chevrolet Main Stage inside Fair Park Coliseum for the 2026 State Fair. The new location will offer fairgoers an indoor, concert-style experience while continuing to provide guests a diverse lineup of live music. For decades, the Main Stage has welcomed legendary performers and rising stars alike, with artists including Selena, Elvis Presley, Destiny’s Child, and Garth Brooks among the many performers who have taken the stage in front of