Here are the must-eat treats at the 2024 State Fair

Plus: AG Paxton federal lawsuit, trendy store in D-FW for limited time, and Micah Parsons on the Cowboys win [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Happy weekend, North Texas! State Fair season kicked off today which means fried food, jumping goats and lots of rides are in many Texans' futures. One D-FW family recently said goodbye to their favorite ride: their [front yard roller coaster.]( After spending over a month assembling the thrill ride, a complain from a neighbor caused them to bid farewell to their new avenue of family fun. Enjoy your weekend and don’t forget to check your inbox Sunday for more news from us. — Shannon Worley, Audience Journalist   [A woman holds out a State Fair food creation, the ''sugar rush.'' It is a cup of fruit loops, ice cream, candy, pickles and more.]( Candy Pick Factory's "sugar rush" at the State Fair of Texas on Sept. 27, 2024. (Azul Sordo/ Staff Photographer) [Ranked: Best and worst new State Fair of Texas food and drink in 2024]( We’re in for a State Fair of Texas food fight in 2024. During a taste test of the famous, new foods at the State Fair, two of the winning foods landed at the bottom of our list. The results of our taste test on Opening Day at the State Fair led us to one conclusion: [We respectfully disagree with the judges]( who previously selected winners of this annual food contest. [FIND OUT MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [AG Ken Paxton sues to reverse 2 federal rules intended to provide LGBTQ protections]( The federal lawsuits, filed this week, target rules on foster care and classifying gender dysphoria as a [...] [Here’s a map to the State Fair’s 10 Big Tex food winners. Plan accordingly]( Here's a map of where you can find this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards food winners and finalists. [5 takeaways from Southwest’s transformational plan like seating, new global partner, more]( Southwest Airlines announced many changes to investors Thursday.   [Elections Resources]( - Take the [Back to the Ballot quiz]( to prepare for the polls - Guide: [How to vote in Texas]( - Deadline to register to vote is Oct. 7. [Here's what to know about registration](. - Listen: '[Beyond Talking Points](', a podcast series taking you inside the campaign briefing room   [These Americans naturalized just in time to vote. Many can’t wait to cast a ballot]( In a state with low voter turnout, the right to vote is often unexercised in Texas. The responsibility to vote [...] [How Amber Fletcher became the Corny Dog Queen | Hepola]( Growing up at the State Fair was magic. Stepping into her father’s shoes, and overcoming a violent ordeal that [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   ELECTIONS [A vicious cycle: Low voter turnout means less investment in communities. Vote, leaders say]( Areas with low voter participation tend to be overlooked and under-resourced, frustrated leaders say. [Inaccessible or secure? Debate over Texas election laws highlights tension among parties]( The Texas Legislature has increased election security by requiring proof of ID at polls and banning [...] [Texas’ low voter participation may have a policy connection]( Entering the 2024 election, Texas ranks near the bottom 10 states in voter participation rate. Its policy [...] BUSINESS [For a limited time, trendy fashion brand Revolve is opening a Dallas store]( Revolve – the brand that’s built its business online – is setting up a pop-up store in Dallas. It’s the first [...] [Meet the 13 D-FW small businesses on the upcoming season of PBS series ‘Start Up’]( A diverse cast of 13 D-FW businesses will get their shine this fall in the latest season of Emmy-nominated PBS [...] [Dallas firm plans $300 million expansion to Red Oak data center campus]( The hyperscale and cloud-oriented data center company Compass will add three data centers in Red Oak. The [...] SPORTS [What Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys said after beating Giants: ‘I want legit wins’]( A Thursday night 20-15 win over the Giants ended a two-game losing streak, but the Cowboys still weren’t [...] [Cowboys’ Micah Parsons suffered high-ankle sprain vs. Giants, could miss multiple games]( Micah Parsons’ availability for the Cowboys’ next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 6 is currently [...] [Texas Rangers to pursue creating their own regional sports network after season ends]( The Texas Rangers’ current contract with Diamond Sports, the parent company of Bally Sports Southwest, ends [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201