A look back at the State Fair of Texas mascot before Friday's devastating fire.
Photos: Big Tex before the fire
Credit: Juan Renteria / WFAA
'Howdy, folks!' Now 60, Big Tex was lifted up by crane into his spot for the State Fair of Texas in Fair Park on September 24.
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Posted on October 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Updated Friday, Oct 19 at 11:41 AM
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