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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

East Texas State Fair delays opening on Thursday due to rain

Headline from KETK Tyler

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The East Texas State Fair announced on Thursday that it will delay opening until 6 p.m. due to the rain. "The safety of our guests, volunteers, vendors, and staff remains our priority.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Heavy rain and storms trigger delayed opening for State Fair of Texas (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Heavy rain and storms have triggered a delayed opening for the State Fair of Texas on Thursday. Gates were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m., but now they will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. Fair leaders cited current weather conditions, including flash flood warnings that impact the area.

  2. KETK Tyler

    East Texas State Fair delays opening on Thursday due to rain (opens KETK Tyler)

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    KETK Tyler's feed description

    TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The East Texas State Fair announced on Thursday that it will delay opening until 6 p.m. due to the rain. "The safety of our guests, volunteers, vendors, and staff remains our priority.

  3. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    East Texas State Fair delays opening Oct. 1 due to rain (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    The East Texas State Fair will have a delayed opening Thursday, Oct. 1, due to rain. According to organizers, the fair will open at 6 p.m. The safety of guests, […]

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