Q: The State Fair of Texas recently announced that it’s looking for a new voice for Big Tex, the friendly cowboy giant who has been greeting visitors to the State Fair for, I would imagine, about a ...

The current voice of "Big Tex," Robert "Bob" Boykin, has died, according to officials with the State Fair of Texas. "With great sadness in our hearts, the State Fair of Texas is announcing the passing ...

The State Fair of Texas is looking for the next voice of "Big Tex." The most recent voice of "Big Tex," Robert "Bob" Boykin, died on Feb. 10, according to officials with the State Fair of Texas.

As a boy, Robert “Bob” Boykin dreamed of being the voice of Big Tex, the 55-foot tall cowboy who stands at the entrance to the State Fair of Texas, welcoming visitors from around the world to the ...