Gone is our icon.
Big Tex burned at the State Fair.
Will miss you big guy!
Our Texas State Fair icon burned today due to an electrical issue in his head. This big guy stands near the front entrance of the Fair and greets one an all with a big "Howdy" and then goes on to tell you about the Fair. He's been around since before me and I will miss him. They say they will build him bigger and better but this guy is the true Big Tex. Now, if they make him in the likeness of John Wayne, then I'm all for it.