RIP Big Tex: 1952-2012

“Howdeeeee folks. Welcome to the State Fair of Texas!” Visitors to Dallas’ Fair Park have been greeted by the booming voice of a 52-foot-tall statue at the state fair for the last 60 years. But the Lone Star State icon leaves some giant boots to fill—today Big Tex met a tragic death in a purported electrical fire. There’s nothing left but his hands, feet, and metal frame left to fill the world’s largest body bag. More »