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Canyon, Texas: Tex Randall, Big Texan

A lanky, slouching cowboy giant, standing here since 1959. After a long period of deterioration, Tex was restored and repainted in 2016.

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Tex Randall as Big Earl.

Tex Randall

Wanted to let you know Tex Randall is being moved and restored again. He will soon be moved to 23rd Street (the main street in Canyon) and displayed in front of new restaurant called "Big Earl's." It will be quite a project moving him, not to mention restoring him. I believe he will be renamed "Big Earl."

[Gina Dorsey, 02/18/2006]

The photo is a composite of where Tex Randall will stand after he becomes "Big Earl."

Tex Randall statue

The "not a muffler man" is correctly noted as

[Glenn Oldham, 01/20/2000]

Tex Randall, Big Texan

Address:
N. 3rd Ave., Canyon, TX
Directions:
West side of town. Just south of US 60/Hereford Hwy, and just west of N. 15th St., on the southeast corner of N. 3rd Ave. and N. 14th St.
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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