Christian pilgrims from throughout the United States and around the world are beginning to descend on the Texas State Fairgrounds in Fort Worth. This, following reports that the arms and hands of the 50-plus foot statue remain in place, out-stretched, and welcoming all. Amid civil engineering reports that claim the survival of the appendages seems "absolutely impossible," church officials have called the partially incinerated icon "miracle work." "The Lord works in mysterious ways!" said Father Rialdo Peligrini. "The image is both that of the cross as well as the welcoming arms of the Lord. This is no coincidence,"said the 78 year old priest who remains free while awaiting trial on charges brought by several altar boys from his parish over the past 40 years.
Among the faithful, belief in the miracle was further buoyed by reports of a voice coming from within the skeletal remains of the one-time giant cowboy, nee Saint Nicholas. Witnesses said a voice could be heard in the early evening hours calling out to all who would listen, "I bring you good luck! I am the one! I am the one!" Skeptics claim the voice was saying, "Help me, I'm stuck! Call 911, call 911!"
Services will be held at the site this Sunday.
Hard not to worship a 50-foot skeletal cowboy named Tex.
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