Officials with the Texas State Fair say fried finalists for this year's new food awards include sweet potatoes, peaches, pork loins and butter. The fifth annual Big Tex Choice Awards, which offer the first look at the top new culinary delights to be offered at this year's Sept. 25-Oct.

By Katie Menzer, The Dallas Morning News Feb. 15--It's been 116 days since you could have had a corny dog on the fairgrounds, and it will be 226 days before you can get another.

Dickies has redesigned its work jeans to tug less, shift more and improve comfort. Just don't say the pants defend against the unsightly blue-collar phenomenon known as plumber's crack.