I consider myself a Texan. I grew up in Texas and Oklahoma.

I was born in Colorado and grew up in Pennsylvania with family in Texas and Oklahoma.

My dark side, my shadow, my lower companion is now in the back room blowing up balloons for kids' parties.

I grew up in Texas, obviously a huge football state.

The Red River Shootout (the rivalry between University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma) has been a fixture here, set against the backdrop of the Texas State Fair, since 1929. Big Tex, a giant denim-clad cowboy in size-70 boots, welcomes you to this tailgate/fair extravaganza. Game Day isn't complete without a 'corny' dog, available on the midway.

The Red River Shootout (the rivalry between University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma) has been a fixture here, set against the backdrop of the Texas State Fair, since 1929,