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Big Tex Goes Up In Flames

By: Russ Poteet
Updated: October 19, 2012

An icon at the State Fair of Texas has gone up in flames. About 10:30 this morning Big Tex caught fire.

Fair officials confirmed that the blaze started in a motor located in the character's neck.

There is nothing left but the skeleton of the tall structure.

Big Tex stood 52 feet tall and has been welcoming visitors with his signature "Howdy, Folks!" for 60 years. 

(Picture courtesy Stephanie Lucero/KTVT/KTXA)

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