Big Tex Goes Up in Flames! R.I.P. Old Friend [VIDEO]

Big Tex: the famous 52 foot State Fair of Texas mascot was destroyed in an electrical fire at Fair Park in Dallas this morning. Wearing size 70 boots and a 75 gallon hat , Big Tex had been greeting fair goers since 1952 and was celebrating his 60th birthday.
While the State Fair officially ends Sunday, the Dallas Mayor promised Big Tex will be back by saying, "We'll rebuild him and make him better than ever for the 21st Century."
We can't wait to see the new and improved Big Tex and we will miss our old friend standing guard for 60 years.