Dating back to 1886, the Texas State Fair is one of the nation’s largest, attracting millions of visitors each year. Generations have enjoyed a variety of treats under the watchful eye of a 52-foot tall cowboy statue known as “Big Tex.” The pandemic has put a wrinkle in this year’s plans, so Mireya Villarreal is taking a look at how Texans are still enjoying everything the fair has to offer while staying safe.
