Texas Standard A special broadcast live from the State Fair of Texas
Sep 27, 2024
Karl Chiao, executive director of the Dallas Historical Society, shares the fascinating history of the State Fair of Texas, tracing back to 1886. Karissa Condoianis discusses the future of this beloved event, while Rusty Fitzgerald reveals that Big Tex originally started as a Santa Claus figure. Bryan Berg, a world-renowned card stacker with four Guinness World Records, hints at his spectacular performance ahead. From the nostalgia of bumper cars to the joy of youth livestock competitions, the fair continues to celebrate Texan culture and community.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Traditions and Triumphs at the State Fair
01:50 • 10min
Excitement and Highlights from the State Fair of Texas
11:44 • 2min
Nostalgia and Joy at the State Fair: Memories of Bumper Cars
13:58 • 2min
The Legacy of Fair Food at the State Fair of Texas
16:15 • 2min
Nostalgia and Flavor at the State Fair
18:21 • 2min
Delicious Discoveries at the State Fair of Texas
19:51 • 3min
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Fair Gun Ban Amid Political Shifts
22:28 • 2min
Big Tex and the Heart of the Fair
24:21 • 18min
Tradition Meets Innovation at the Texas State Fair
41:52 • 5min
The Evolution of a Local Radio Tradition
46:39 • 3min