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  Before Desegregation, Black Kids Had a Secret Tunnel Into the State Fair. Truth!

  November 15 at 4 a.m.

  You probably knew this. I did not. Dennis Rodman, the retired basketball player who paved the way for President Donald Trump in North Korea, is from Dallas. OK, you white? Then here's something neither one of us knew. Back in the day, black kids had their own secret tunnel into...

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  State Fair of Texas Extends Hours on Final Weekend to Make Up For Bad Weather

  October 18 at 4 a.m.

  The State Fair of Texas is usually open rain or shine, but this week's gnarly weather forced the fair to close early twice. To make up for lost time, the fair is extending its hours this weekend, the final weekend of its 2018 run. Usually open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on...

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  Meet the Female-Owned Concessionaire That's the Most Decorated Food Stand at the Fair

  October 16 at 4 a.m.

  Sisters Christi Erpillo and Johnna McKee of Winter Family Concessions are the team behind two of this year’s biggest dishes at the State Fair of Texas: Fernie’s Hoppin’ John Cake with Jackpot Sauce, this year's Best Tasting – Savory winner in the Big Tex Choice Awards, and Fernie’s Orange You Glad We...

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  Why Is It So Hard to Track Down Crazy New Dishes at the State Fair of Texas?

  October 15 at 4 a.m.

  The State Fair of Texas puts a lot of money and effort behind its now famous Big Tex Choice Awards, where they crown each year’s best, most creative foods. They release the names of the new creations in strategic, well-timed waves. First, in July, we get a laundry list of...

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  Meet the Garzas, the Family Behind the Sweetest Treat at This Year's Fair

  October 12 at 4 a.m.

  The Garzas are the family behind one of this year’s winning Big Tex Choice Award items at the State Fair of Texas. Their dish, Arroz con Leche (20 coupons), won the Best Taste: Sweet category, making this their first win since they opened their first concession stand in 1984. In...

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  It's Not All Deep-Fried: The Best Non-Fried Food at This Year's State Fair of Texas

  October 10 at 4 a.m.

  The State Fair of Texas and fried food go hand in hand. It’s almost sacrilege to attend the fair and not sample the newest, strangest, over-the-top fried items. But if your diet is keeping you from trying some of these quintessential fair foods, it is possible to find non-fried options...