Big Tex stands above the crowd at the State Fair of Texas. It's also 10 years since the beloved mascot burst into flames. Big Tex has been the iconic face of the State Fair of Texas since 1952.

"Big Tex is a 55-foot tall cowboy that is in love with Texas," said Rusty Fitzgerald, ... That's how the State Fair, having just adopted a red-checked shirt cowboy named "Tex" as their mascot, ...

Big Tex has come a long way—if not geographically, ... In the seven decades since taking up his post as the fair’s master of ceremonies and mascot, the big man has transformed from a solemn, ...

However, a little PR magic warmed hearts as it was all pinned on legendary mascot Big Tex. Walking up to the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas, visitors were greeted with a sign that read ...