Dallas, TX- The 80th Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant (www.misstexas.org) will kick-off the week long pageant with a Texas-sized Fashion Show sponsored by Dillard’s NorthPark Center on Saturday, June 25 beginning at 1 pm at the Dillard’s mall entrance fountain. The 57 Miss titleholders and the 43 Texas Outstanding Teens will be introduced wearing the hottest head-to-toe summer trends provided by Dillard’s. “Dillard’s is proud of our partnership with the Miss Texas Organization,” says Melissa Adair, Dillard’s Communications and Events Director Southwest Region and the show’s master of ceremonies. “And we are excited to present some of our finest new fashions on some of Texas’ most outstanding young women.”
The final crowning of Miss Texas 2016 will take place on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 7:30 PM at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. Tickets are available online at www.eisemanncenter.com.
The Miss Texas Organization, affiliated with the Miss America Organization, exists for the purpose of providing personal and professional opportunities for young Texas women and promoting their voice in culture, politics and community. The competition was founded in 1936 by a group of individuals concerned with providing higher education opportunities for women. The Miss America Organization is the largest donor of scholarship assistance for young women. Miss Texas 2016 will receive a $15,000 cash scholarship and the use of an Infiniti from Grubbs Infiniti during her reign. Sponsors are: Adrianna Papell, Dillard’s,Skechers, Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Samsung, CITGO, Shimmer, BluDoor Studios, Flower Reigns, Laundry, Baseball Diamonds and Lane Boots.
The Miss Texas contestants and the Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen contestants will compete in the following categories: private interview, lifestyle and fitness, talent, evening gown and onstage question. The contestant that receives the most People’s Choice votes will automatically be in the Top 15 semi-finalists to compete for the title of Miss Texas on July 2. To vote for your favorite contestant, visit www.misstexas.org.
The winner of the Miss Texas 2016 title will compete for Miss America held in September in Atlantic City. The Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen 2016 will compete for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen in August in Orlando, Florida
