The top local stories this afternoon from KERA News: For nearly 65 years, Big Tex has stood over the State Fair. The greeting giant has been through a lot in his time, and KERA's Eric Aasen details the how the cowboy entered the hearts of Texans.
Other stories this afternoon:
James Talambas produces music for indie bands from his Fort Worth studio. He travels around the world to work with musicians. In addition to being a composer, Talambas works through depression. Talambas tells Art&Seek’s Hady Mawajdeh how mental illness inspires and informs his work.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.