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Big Tex-Mex?

September 27, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

Last year during the State Fair of Texas, Big Tex met his fiery demise. This year, just in time for opening day, our iconic symbol is back sporting a 70-gallon hat, Lucchese boots and a fire-retardant outfit.
Yes, in less than one year, Big Tex has returned to greet enthusiastic fair-goers. Yet people are so critical.
Not since the city suggested renaming Ross Avenue to Cesar Chavez has there been such an uproar among Dallasites.
After yesterday’s unveiling, a Twitter war ensued with hashtags flying…

The Dallas Observer’s question of the day—Is Big Tex a Mexican? 
Big Tex Mexican
Hola Folks…?

Some think not only is his skin too dark, but he’s gained weight since last year.

Haven’t we all?

I always thought Big Tex looked a bit maniacal, and this year’s no exception. I say, welcome back!

Of course, if someone changed anything about the corn dog, I’d be muy loco…

talya

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  1. Bryan Jones says

    September 27, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    naw, his nose is not a Hispanic nose (no offense to the brown brothers!) ps. digging the shirt in the pic!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      September 27, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      I didn’t think he looked that different, maybe a bit more filled out, but he needed to put on a few lbs.

  2. Talya's Mom says

    September 27, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I’m just glad he’s back. He was always a little too skinny, I though.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      September 27, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      I thought so too!

  3. Joyce Lansky says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:29 am

    I think he’s a great looking big guy. In fact, he’s so big, I wouldn’t want to mess with him.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      September 28, 2013 at 2:31 pm

      haha me too Joyce!

  4. Dorothy Johnson says

    September 28, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Some folks just have to stir the pot! I think that shirt is great!

  5. Talya Tate Boerner says

    September 29, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks Dorothy:)) Although it’s yellow. I can’t wear yellow you know.


Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

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BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

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