If he’s “bein’ honest,” Lester Jenkins has been on the streets of Dallas since he was 15, and he needed money. Needed money after his car wreck. Needed money after losing his job when Johnson...

The Midway, a long strip of carnival games and rides centrally located on the grounds, is an essential part of the State Fair experience. Lined with enormous stuffed animals and alluring prizes, the Midway...

As avid thrill connoisseurs, Alexis Russell and Joeley Hedgcoxe bring to you six of the best, and worst, State Fair rides and attractions. Some of them are sure to get your adrenaline pumping, while others...

Was paying 10 dollars to spend a few minutes speeding 212 feet into the Dallas skyline worth it? That’s debatable. Heights aren’t a big deal. Ziplines–sure. Plane rides–easy. Rock climbing–why...

Editor's note: This post is the first of a series which reviews and previews the State Fair of Texas. The previews can be viewed as they are updated on the State Fair Preview tab on the home page or at...

The annual State Fair of Texas will open on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. and closes Oct. 22. The first day hosts the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. performed by the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Kilgore...