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Multi-Train Ops Return to New Texas Giant! Trying New Food, Shock Wave Status | Six Flags Over Texas
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Multi-Train Ops Return to New Texas Giant! Trying New Food, Shock Wave Status | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas is finishing out summer strong with big adjustments to ride operations, including introducing multiple trains back to New Texas Giant. Live entertainment, such as Brad Ross: International Star Illusionist and the Gunfighters, continue through August 9. New food offerings were introduced with the opening of Tormenta Rampaging Run and other small improvement projects are also ongoing throughout the park.

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Ride Spotlight - New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas
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Ride Spotlight - New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas

New Texas Giant originally opened in 1990 as an all-wooden coaster and was the tallest and fastest in the world. In 2011, however, Rocky Mountain Construction transformed the wooden coaster in to the first-ever hybrid roller coaster: New Texas Giant. New Texas Giant features a 79-degree first drop, speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, and tons of air time elements.

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