Robert Hensley
OUR PARTING SHOT
Touching The Sky An unforgettable view of Dallas can been seen from atop the Texas Star, which was, until recently, the largest Ferris wheel in North America. The giant structure stands 212 feet tall, some 20 stories high, in historic Fair Park. On a clear day, one can see beyond the Dallas skyline to downtown Fort Worth, 40 miles to the west. At night, the ride glows red, white, and blue — the colors of the Texas state flag. The Texas Star comes alive only during the annual State Fair of Texas, which dates back to 1886. The fair begins the end of September
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and continues through the third weekend in October. Today, the celebration draws millions — more than any such event in the country — and the Texas Star is its most popular ride. Long after the prize-winning cows go home, the vendors pack up their wares, and the crowds disperse, only the Texas Star remains — a permanent reminder of all that is great about the Lone Star State.