Video Thrills

Watch these elite divers compete at Texas lake's famous Hell's Gate cliffs

For the second consecutive year, Texas hosted the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Possum Kingdom Lake, about 150 miles west of Dallas. Elite men and women divers competed for supremacy at the famous cliffs of Hell's Gate. This is the only U.S. stop and the third overall in the global competition.

Men dove from 90 feet above the water, while the women dove from a height of 65 feet, reaching speeds of up to 53 mph during their three-second free falls. San Antonio native Rachelle Simpson and the UK's Gary Hunt successfully defended their 2014 titles. The latter received two 10's from the judges and the highest-scoring three-second dive of the whole competition.

"Just to come back home and give them a good show, and with the weird, crazy start, I wasn't in my routine, but it felt good, and I just had so much fun," Simpson said.

On Saturday, following the competition, more than 2,000 floating spectators made it out to watch the thrills in a special showcase, featuring some highly technical dives. To see highlights — including a synchronized dive from the 92-foot platform — check out the video.

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State Fair News

More than 90 live music acts will perform at 2023 State Fair of Texas

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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is playing the State Fair of Texas on October 21.

The State Fair of Texas will return in fall 2023 with a music lineup that includes more than 90 artists performing live on three stages. Headliners include Lonestar, Ceelo Green, and 38 Special, as well as a tribute to Selena Quintanilla Pérez, Experience Selena.

Other acts kicking off opening weekend September 29 to October 1 include Chrisette Michele, Lil Jon, Hairball, and Bowling for Soup.

For the first time, the State Fair of Texas has partnered with Romeo Entertainment Group, who are producing the entire music lineup for 2023.

Based in Nashville, Romeo boasts 65-plus years of experience and a long list of clients. Romeo president & CEO R.J. Romeo says in a statement that “it's an honor to bring music to the Fair that is as expansive and varied as the great state of Texas itself. I am proud of our team, led by Lacey Hayes, for programming such an outstanding lineup."

According to fair spokesperson Karissa Condoianis, Romeo replaces Glenn Smith Productions, who retired after more than 30 years. In 2018, the State Fair team also began working with Dallas-based record label State Fair Records to book other free live music stages throughout the fairgrounds, which might help explain why the local bands selected are so good.

Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of live music – country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – across the fairgrounds during all 24 days of the 2023 State Fair of Texas, all included with their admission ticket.

The Chevrolet Main Stage is an outdoor venue with a huge festival-type stage and experience, as well as an ADA-compliant area for guests needing special assistance. Featuring headlining and regional acts, the Chevrolet Main Stage is located next to the Craft Pavilion, near the Hall of State.

Highlights include:

September 29: Lonestar
September 30: Ceelo Green/ Chrisette Michele
October 1: La Zenda Nortena
October 2: UNT Four O'Clock Lab Band
October 3: Bowling For Soup
October 6: Hairball/ Matt Hillyer
October 7: Lil John
October 8: 38 Special
October 9: Little Mermen
October 13: X Ambassadors
October 14: Craig Morgan
October 15: Shane Smith & The Saints
October 20: Forever Motown / The War & Treaty
October 21: Charlotte Sands / Red Jumpsuit Apparatus / We the Kings
October 22: Yahritzia Y Su Esencia

The Bud Light Stage, located in the heart of Cotton Bowl Plaza, showcases local and regional talent all 24 days of the Fair.

Highlights include many of Dallas' and Texas' best and brightest acts such as the State Fair Records All Star Band, John Pedigo's Magic Pilsner, Matt Tedder, Brave Combo, Rosie Flores, Ginny Mac, The O's, Max Stalling, and DJ Mark Ridlen.

The Yuengling Flight Stage, located outside the Go Texan Pavilion, features a Friday night comedy series, titled “Deep Fried Comedy,” along with live music throughout the week.

Highlights include: Shelley Carrol, Charming Gardeners, Katrina Cain, Lorena Leigh, Ceci Ceci, Min, Saborcito Puro, Vanita Leo, Garrett Owen, and a showcase by Spinster Records.

The full schedule of acts with dates and times can be found online.

The 2023 State Fair of Texas will open on September 29 and run through October 22.

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