The story of Big Tex
Chapter 1
The Santa Claus who went cowboy
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Chapter 2
Dressing a giant
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Chapter 3
The day Big Tex burned
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Chapter 4
Rising from the ashes
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Ch 3 · The day Big Tex burned
Fun Fact
Surviving hands: The original hands of Big Tex survived the 2012 fire because they were made of flame-resistant fiberglass, not fabric.
Glossary
conflagration (noun)
A large and destructive fire. On October 19, 2012, an electrical short sparked a blaze that destroyed the towering cowboy, Big Tex.
A large and destructive fire. On October 19, 2012, an electrical short sparked a blaze that destroyed the towering cowboy, Big Tex.
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What did the State Fair organizers do with the remaining charred metal skeleton of Big Tex?
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In what year did the original Big Tex catch fire and burn down during the State Fair of Texas?
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What milestone birthday was Big Tex celebrating during the 2012 fair when he caught fire?
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How long did it take for the fire to completely consume Big Tex's clothing and skin?
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Which part of Big Tex's mechanical systems was located where the fire originally started?