The Grandscape Wheel, a 180-foot-tall Ferris wheel, recently debuted in The Colony. The Texas Star, the iconic 212-foot-tall ride at the State Fair of Texas, opened for business this year on the ...

But back in 1985, some were concerned that the 212-foot-tall Ferris wheel may have been too big. It would be “very imposing” to Fair Park-area residents, said Billy Allen, then the president ...

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - When the State Fair of Texas closes at the end of the season, one icon will remain. The Texas Star ferris wheel looms on the horizon, year round, and one family keeps it running.

Families can head over to Kidway for more kid-friendly fun, or if you enjoy a little more of a classic experience you can take to the sky in the 212-ft. Texas Star Ferris wheel or the 500-ft. Top ...

The Dallas State Fair took place on 80 acres of land where it is held today - at Fair Park. There was also the Texas State Fair, which happened near present-day North Dallas High School.