The State Fair of Texas is finally here, which only means one thing: Big Tex has come out of hibernation. Big Tex, the 55-foot-tall cowboy statue, is one of the most beloved symbols in all of Texas.

This morning, the Texas State Fair announced its fall return September 24 through October 17, and we can only assume that their resident cowboy "Big Tex" is dusting off his Dickies. The most beloved ...