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    SLIDESHOW: Heart O’ Texas Fair 2025

    Mary ThurmondBy Mary ThurmondOctober 2, 2025Updated:October 2, 2025 Featured No Comments1 Min Read
    "The Giant Wheel" shines bright on Thursday night at the Heart O' Texas Fair. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
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    • Many kids and goats are seen in the petting zoo. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • The petting zoo housed many animals, including a Highland cow. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Fair goers are able to see many animals in the petting zoo, like the Lamancha goats. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Local kids can participate in "Mutton Bustin'," where they try to ride a sheep for as long as possible. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • The "Dragon Wagon" provides fun for both kids and their parents. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Riders cling to their seats on the spinning “Sizzler.” Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Riders flip upside down on "Spinout." Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Couples sit together for a long lasting memory. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
    • Riders cling to the wall as the “Zero Gravity” ride spins them in place. Mary Thurmond | Photo Editor
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    Mary’s a sophomore journalism student from Greenville, Texas. She loves taking photos at any sport and sleeping in her free time.

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