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Big Tex as seen during the fire on October 19, 2012. On the morning of October 19, 2012, (the final weekend of the 2012 State Fair of Texas, and on Big Tex's 60th birthday) a fire started inside the framework of Big Tex. The figure's clothing, face and hat were completely destroyed in minutes as onlookers watched.
Big Tex has greeted State Fair of Texas visitors for 70 years, but ten years ago a fire brought the North Texas icon down to its metal frame.
In 1953, Big Tex's jaw was hinged, so that he appears to "speak" the announcements that promote fair events. [23] After a fire on October 19, 2012, destroyed the original Big Tex, he was rebuilt and reintroduced for the 2013 fair. Big Tex is claimed to be the world's tallest cowboy. [24]
This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at various independently owned amusement parks, water parks or theme parks.This list is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every such event, but only those that have a significant impact on the parks or park operations, or are otherwise significantly newsworthy.
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Pages in category "State Fair of Texas" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Big Tex; D. Dallas Black Pride; F. A Fair to Remember (film ...
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