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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...

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  Eating Along the Midway at the Texas State Fair

  October 9 at 11:49 a.m.

  People far and wide came this year to grab a taste of the Texas State Fair. With a never ending list of new culinary creations, this year was in no short supply of unique, delicious, and deep fried selections. From birthday cake funnel cake, to deep fried arroz con leche topped with ice cream and cinnamon, it was hard to leave the grounds hungry. All photos by Kathy Tran.

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  How to Make the Most of the State Fair of Texas With Little Cash

  October 9 at 4 a.m.

  It seems like just yesterday the fair had its opening day, but now there’s only two weeks left to make it out to the State Fair of Texas. If you’ve been thinking about going but are living the modest life where you’re relieved every time your debit card gets approved,...

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  Our Favorite Vegetarian and Vegan Food at the State Fair of Texas

  October 8 at 4 a.m.

  You don't have to be a carnivore to eat well at the fair. Here are a few of our favorite meat-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes at the 2018 State Fair of Texas.