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Big Tex

statue in Dallas
#6 in Dallas / #1923 in United States of America
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Big Tex is an iconic 55-foot-tall cowboy figure that stands as a symbol of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. First introduced in 1952, Big Tex has become a beloved tradition, greeting fairgoers with his signature "Howdy, folks!" The towering figure, clad in Western attire complete with a giant cowboy hat and boots, is located at Fair Park.

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