Big Tex in 1956:
Big Tex in 2010:
Big Tex today, as the electrical fire begins:
Obviously, all of Texas is in mourning:
Pour one out for Big Tex.
Pour one out for Big Tex.-- Bob Sturm
Big Tex burned down today :(((((( I'm crying
Big Tex burned down today :(((((( I'm crying-- Sohana Islam
Adios, Big Tex. You were as big as you were Texan. You will be missed. http://t.co/7bBIfRGl
Adios, Big Tex. You were as big as you were Texan. You will be missed. http://t.co/7bBIfRGl-- Claw'b GraveRobber
Big Tex was always chilling bro…Never had no problems with anybody…
Big Tex was always chilling bro…Never had no problems with anybody…-- Rhyian.
Big Tex most likely died of natural causes according to DPD source. Mechanical problem not a homicide. #RIPBigTex
Big Tex most likely died of natural causes according to DPD source. Mechanical problem not a homicide. #RIPBigTex-- Rebecca Lopez
Everyone thinks its hilarious that big tex is on fire.... Like no... It's sad #heartless
Everyone thinks its hilarious that big tex is on fire.... Like no... It's sad #heartless-- Drew Lucas
Big Tex burnt down.......... That makes me really sad 😭
Big Tex burnt down.......... That makes me really sad ðŸ˜-- Ashlyn Massey
We shall rebuild Big Tex bigger and Texier than ever.
We shall rebuild Big Tex bigger and Texier than ever.-- kherman
Rest in Peace Big Tex.... Sad day for all Texans. http://t.co/axJJowkg
Rest in Peace Big Tex.... Sad day for all Texans. http://t.co/axJJowkg-- Pledge Will Keffler
I shed a tear for Big Tex.
I shed a tear for Big Tex.-- Texas Humor
Its a sad sad day in Dallas. Our version of the Hollywood sign, BIG TEX, burned down this morning :( And the fried food jokes are cruel.
Its a sad sad day in Dallas. Our version of the Hollywood sign, BIG TEX, burned down this morning :(
And the fried food jokes are cruel.-- Courtney Kerr
Say it ain't so!! Big Tex caught on fire? How did this happen? I'm so sad now!
Say it ain't so!! Big Tex caught on fire? How did this happen? I'm so sad now!-- Carmen Williams
Big tex caught on fire. Brb crying. #RIPBIGTEX
Big tex caught on fire. Brb crying. #RIPBIGTEX-- Caitie Santa Maria
Big Tex..... Nawwwww Mayne !!!!! It's A Sad Day !!!!!!
Big Tex..... Nawwwww Mayne !!!!! It's A Sad Day !!!!!!-- D.J. Q...
And then there are these people...
this big tex thing is like 9/11 for texans.
this big tex thing is like 9/11 for texans.-- THE JET PLANE ✈
Big tex is dead. This must be how new york felt on 9/11.
Big tex is dead. This must be how new york felt on 9/11.-- Shelby Librach
Big tex burning is equilivent to 9/11
Big tex burning is equilivent to 9/11-- Justin Womack
holy crap, 9/11 of the Texas State Fair? #BigTex
holy crap, 9/11 of the Texas State Fair? #BigTex-- Chase Blakeley
Big Tex burning is like 9/11 for Dallas
Big Tex burning is like 9/11 for Dallas-- Je Guerra ⚾