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Subject: Tyre Nelson
Author: Fresno [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 3:42:10pm Did Fresno drop out? Where are the pics of Tyre Nelson? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Same with Denton, Giddings, Midland, and Raiderland. Can someone confirm that they are no longer in the pageant? (NT) -- help please., 06/29/08 4:21:29pm Why do people leave? Are they disqualified or do they pack up and go if they don't think they are going to win? (NT) -- Casual Observer, 06/29/08 4:39:20pm most of the time they simply don't show up. I am sure for varying reasons...they may have been able to get together the entry fee and headshot money however travel and tickets and all the other stuff really adds up. $8,ooo is a conservative amount spent for a typical family vacation at miss texas usa, including all the costs of your daughter competing. and that is on the cheap end. (NT) -- been there, done that, 06/29/08 5:04:45pm so the pageant started were they in the intros? (NT) -- lucky, 06/29/08 11:18:38pm If VQ didn't take a picture of them during prelims they are not there. He is very fair to everyone even though one of the contestants is his girlfriend. (NT) -- probably not in the pageant anymore, 06/29/08 4:23:13pm Tyre probably realized that she didn't have a chance to win in Texas. She couldn't win in Tennessee, and Texas is way more competitive. (NT) -- I was surprised she was trying there., 07/ 1/08 1:08:41am

Subject: Miss Texas USA 2009
Author: TX ROCKS [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 2:05:27am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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So happp!!!! (NT) -- TX ROCKS n' ROLLS, 06/30/08 2:16:06am I love the shot of the audience. (NT) -- is that her family standing up???, 07/ 1/08 12:07:23am how freaking cute is her family? was her mom a beauty queen? i hope to see the sister competiting soon!! -- mommyb, 07/ 1/08 12:18:30am Hey!!! Thats me in front of the catwalk pointing my lens up!! (NT) -- VQ, 07/ 1/08 12:45:56am

Subject: MISS TEXAS USA 2009!!!
Author: TX ROCKS [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:21:45am CONGRATULATIONS BROOKE DANIELS!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I had predicted that Brooke would win before the pageant even started and she did well. All in all I thought the compeititon was pretty weak and the dresses for horrbile! Quick question, did anyone else notice that Brooke's forehead didn't seems to move at when she won, the only part that moved was the tiny triangle of skin in the bottem center of her forehead, curious if she had botox. I would hope not, she's too young, but it sure looked like it. (NT) -- Bebe, 06/30/08 1:55:00am Speaking of the dresses...is anyone going to ever wear theirs again? (NT) -- not a fan, 07/ 1/08 12:06:23am

Subject: MISS MOCK TEXAS USA 2009 RESULTS!!!!
Author: TxModSquad [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/27/08 10:43:59am The Big Sister, Lil Sister/Brother pairings were assigned at random and are as follows: Austin- Drunk girl Bayou City- Creeper Bexar County- Catalina Centroplex- TXGal Coastal Plains- Divine Miss M Dallas- Valene Ewing Dallas County- Goodfinger DFW- DIT Fort Bend Coutny- Haute Chocolate Harris County - Pageantguru Houston - Tahoe Girl Lake Austin- TexasBeautyRules Lake Whitney- SanFranGuy North Central Texas- TXPrettyBoy North Texas- Jenn Port Laredo- Megan South Central Texas- TNBoy (Please note that some judges opted not to participate in this portion of the contest and those that did not provide a handle for the interview portion were left out to protect their privacy/anonymity. So if your name is missing... that's why!) Congratulations to those whose Big Sisters advanced through the ranks of the MOCK competition!! And of course, a BIG congratulations to TxPrettyBoy for winning the interview portion of the Brother / Sister Competition!!!! Thanks to everyone for your participation in the Miss MOCK Texas USA 2009 Pageant!! Of course, let's all remember that this MOCK pageant is in no way affiliated with the Miss Texas USA Pageant and holds no bearing on the official results. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This was so much fun. Congrats to Candace and--- Go Sheena--show them you personality!!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Divine Miss M, 06/27/08 11:11:27am Look Alikes! -- PageantNazi, 06/27/08 12:53:30pm love sarah boehners picture as well as her! (NT) -- pageant fan, 06/27/08 1:52:05pm Oh I'm so happy my big sis was Raeven!! Woooo (NT) -- TXgal, 06/27/08 8:42:03pm I am Miss Photogenic AND 4th Runner-Up? My word! What I love is that this is a very realistic top 5! (NT) -- SanFranGuy, 06/28/08 1:23:57am Now I know how Crystle feels to be first runner-up in Texas..........LOL..... (NT) -- TNBoy, 06/28/08 2:09:08am Oh my GOD I won....! YAY, How awesome isthis moment. I can just imagine the cadets singing the finale. Thank you SO MUCH everyone for voting for me. (tear) I love you guys (waving to everyone) LOL! (NT) -- TXprettyboy, 06/28/08 1:43:08pm Okay, Sarah Boehner's picture is fabulous and most seem to agree on that. Soooo, why do you guys think she didn't get a top 3 spot? She used Arthur and all the sponsors. (NT) -- Feedback?, 06/28/08 6:15:32pm Not every girl who uses arthur can make it and maybe she was 4th. Again what are the criteria for photogenic?? besides arthur of course/ (NT) -- pageant fan, 06/28/08 6:30:42pm i am a little sister YEAH (NT) -- catalina, 06/29/08 11:33:03pm Two out of 5 ain't bad is it??? (NT) -- not a gread indicator was it, 07/ 1/08 12:04:29am

Subject: Monday Night Pageant Chat!
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 9:05:47pm Don't keep it inside, let it all out! Come to Monday Night Pageant Chat and let everyone know what you think! To get to the chatroom, go to: http://www.freewebs.com/pageantcentral/chat.htm Enter a nickname (do not enter password) and start chatting! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I get the opening page but cannot find the place to sign in. (NT) -- ., 06/30/08 10:43:09pm

Subject: Update from Laredo and last night....as I returned to the hotel late there in the lobby was our new Miss Texas USA...in her fuzzy house slipper, shorts, tshirt and sash and crown!!! Not exactly what I expected. Her attire goes well with her proclamation that now she could go lay on the beach, eat queso and get fat...I am serious...her words.
Author: Go Miss Texas USA [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 4:51:32pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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First of all congratulations to all the girls that competed yesterday evening. I am sooo proud that Brooke won last night. I have Brooke in my top five at Miss USA and I am not budging. Congrats Brooke, uh "no pressure" wink, wink:) When the camera scanned the audience when Crystle won Miss USA Brooke was so proud of Crystle; that's when I became a huge Brooke Fan. I will be rooting for you at nationals. Could be a double crowning. I hope so (NT) -- NortheastTexasFan, 06/30/08 5:06:19pm I am definitely on the Brooke bandwagon also. Congrats to her and I know she will do Texas proud at miss USA> And please, stop trying to find something to bash her. She won and should have. (NT) -- Get over the loss and let's support her., 06/30/08 5:34:16pm If that is what she said, I think it is adorable! Such a pageant girl response! Admit it...the first thing ALL the girls want to do after competition is have a Cheeseburger or some queso! (NT) -- She deserves some R&R!!, 06/30/08 5:36:57pm She deserves anything she wants...how cute and I think I too would have worn that crown and sash 24/7! That just tells you how proud she is to represent Texas...my opinion! (NT) -- Interested RGV Fan, 06/30/08 5:45:58pm WAIT! what was she doing in the lobby? Like was she talking with her friends and fanily or just on her cell phone. (NT) -- I think its really cute that changed to more comfy attire but was just wondering as to what she was doing, 06/30/08 7:07:15pm I can't believe she's human! (NT) -- Stop trying to bash., 06/30/08 7:26:31pm

Subject: During the broadcast they introduced the designer of Crystle Stewarts gown and I think they said his name was Carlos. Does anyone know his full name and website address?
Author: NB [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 6:37:00pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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http://www.carlosalbertopr.com/ -- !, 06/30/08 6:49:37pm Thanks so much! (NT) -- NB, 06/30/08 7:24:13pm

Subject: Capital of Texas
Author: DJS [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 6:28:44pm In pictures and then again in the intros Capital of Texas really stood out to me. Her gown was not so great from what I could tell...anyone know about her? Looks like with a little more help she could be a contender. Definitely has the height and the face. Is she new? I haven't heard her talked about much... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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She was my favorite to win miss austin this year. she is beautiful but is just getting her pageant legs. I don't want to see her turned into some pageant patty because she is fresh and real. What you see is what you get...nothing fake about that girl. I think she really needs to work on interview however and then she will be a force to be reckoned with. (NT) -- pageant fan, 06/30/08 6:33:38pm

Subject: Just wondering if anyone has workout tips or any preparation tips for me... my pageant is not until November and the boards aren't up and running yet. So, I thought I would ask all the TEXANS for some advice. I would really appreciate anything! THANKS!!!
Author: Miss PA USA Contestant [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 4:53:13pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Congratulations Brooke!
Author: x [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:29:04am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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She's lovely...I am so thrilled for her. (NT) -- TX ROCKS, 06/30/08 1:30:24am She'll represent us well. I know after a while everyone will rally behind her and wish her the best at USA. We go through these feelings every year and we bounce back! (NT) -- Here's to a great year for our 2009 Miss Texas USA, Brooke Daniels!, 06/30/08 1:35:21am Congratulations Brooke! (NT) -- And Happy Birthday!, 06/30/08 2:02:20am there wasn't alot of bounce back for usa after LL won. (NT) -- she was criticized all the way to usa, 06/30/08 3:36:09pm Way to go Brooke! -- Sharla, 06/30/08 2:55:25am I posted it in a hurry, apologies for forgetting to credit the awesome Valley Queens :) (NT) -- x, 06/30/08 5:39:17am

Subject: There was hardly any competition for for Brooke!! Honeslty coming into this EVERYONE already knew who was goin to win there was no big WOW factor when they annnounced 1st runner up so the winner is....In my opinion had she been competing against Alexis Currie or Young I dont think she would have taken the crown this year SORRY!! Dont get me wrong the girl is pretty and photographs gorgeously but in person I dont see the wow factor or spark that I see in photos. Now on to a different subject did anyone see the other Tarkenton sisters face during top 15 announcements!! She was not happy what so ever!!
Author: I'm not a big Brooke fan but i goota give the girl her props and I guess i'll go ahead and say it Congrats Brooke on becoming Miss Texas USA!! Cant take that away from her now she won and theres nothing we can do to change it!! [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 3:09:31pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Gosh I'd have to politely disagree. After the top-five interview I turned to my sisters and said "i've never seen such a strong top five in interview." Moreover, they were all gorgeous! I can usually find fault with at least a few of the top five selections, but this year there definitely were more girls that deserved the top five than there were spots available. I know a weak lineup when I see it, and this was anything but weak. But then again, pageants are entirely subjective, so everyone is entitled to their opinion! (NT) -- HDgal - Congrats to Brooke! From my interactions with her (we were next to each other in the dressing room in 06) she really is a sweetheart :), 06/30/08 3:35:35pm

Subject: Does anyone have pictures of any formers that were there?
Author: MoneyHoney [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:47:59pm I'm not in TX, so I couldn't watch the telecast, but I love seeing pictures of TX formers & teen formers! :) [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Our Miss Texas USA 2009!!!
Author: TX ROCKS [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:54:11am Lauren Guzman crowns Brooke Daniels Miss Texas USA 2009. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Is Mandy J's hair brown again? (NT) -- Was that her in the red dress? I didn't get to see the pageant. :(, 06/30/08 1:56:30am I think that's NOB (NT) -- TX ROCKS, 06/30/08 2:15:41am Brooke (NT) -- , 06/30/08 1:58:36am One thing I noticed was that the girls didn't run over to hug Brooke like they have for past winners. She got hugs from the past winners and Taylor Britton but all the other girls just kind of stood there. (NT) -- I thought that it was very odd. It was like when Lauren Lanning won and they panned out to the other contestants and none of them were clapping., 06/30/08 2:39:54am They did eventually but NOB loves the camera shots! (NT) -- ..., 06/30/08 3:30:30am This is brought up every year. They will get over it and rally around the winner. (NT) -- Love Brooke out of all the Top 15., 06/30/08 9:21:46am Yeah for the Blondes. its about what? 1st one in 8 or l0 yrs.? (NT) -- proud fan, 06/30/08 9:57:10am no tyler willis was the last blonde and she was 2005 (NT) -- MTxUSAcontestant, 06/30/08 12:31:41pm

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Author: This gal, I LOVE!!!! She is my underdog this year. I hope she did well in interview. She a bit young but I think she has the makings of a Miss Texas. [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 1:20:57pm . [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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This girl has reminded me of Elizabeth Jones in so many of her pics! Anyone else see it? (NT) -- Curly Q, 06/29/08 2:15:24pm I agree too! In fact.... I was just about to send her a note that it's probably not the healthiest thing in the world to hide that little boy under that fabulous sunflower gown! (NT) -- Haute Chocolate!, 06/29/08 3:53:08pm I don't get what you mean about the little boy? (NT) -- ?, 06/29/08 7:03:30pm This Girl is facially GORGEOUS! I really like her, hope she does well! (NT) -- ., 06/29/08 7:48:50pm No, not gorgeous - maybe cute. She had a slammin body in the Waco pageant last year but she started college this year and you know what they say about the 'freshman 15'? (NT) -- Also loved her gown in Waco too. Should use it at Texas if she returns, 06/30/08 11:15:02am LOVE HER -- PA girl, 06/29/08 8:07:06pm I love Clearlake, im replacingher with any of my top 15 picks for her love the yellow it works well on her she is top 15 (NT) -- What is her name? love her Alex, she may sneak nto the 5, if lauren spaugh could make the 5 last year this girl can easy, 06/29/08 9:36:03pm Her name is Peyton Sevarance and she is a past national coed winner. (NT) -- anon, 06/29/08 11:58:07pm She ruined that dress by adding that beading to it. (NT) -- Don't try to copy Crystle, just be yourself little girl, 06/30/08 2:06:40am Peyton Saverance -- Fan, 06/30/08 10:42:25am

Subject: Isn't it time to quit when you start going backwards in the rankings rather than forward? Lindsey Harvey, Candace Campfield, Valerie Pro, Lauren Sapaugh, Sheena M., are a few examples that come to mind. Although I would hate to see Lauren stop (cause I think she's great), when do you start realizing that your glory days are gone?
Author: Candace stopped being in the top 5 two years ago.... [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 2:17:48am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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One more thing, Crystle kept going forward in her years (3rd runner up, 1st RU twice then won), Brooke was third RU, then 1st RUn than won. So the pattern was always forward but these others girls are going backward.. (NT) -- Would love to hear others opinions on when do you know it's time to move on..., 06/30/08 2:20:02am Steph G didn't make top15 then came back to win, I believe. Different judges, different night... (NT) -- ..., 06/30/08 3:32:16am Yup, Stephanie was 1st runner up to Kasi, then missed in 2003, and came back and hit it out of the park in 2004, as much as I was pulling for Mandy & CLW in 2004, Stephanie certainly looked amazing from start to finish, but that awesomeness sorta disappeared when she go to Hollywood for nationals. I will also say this Stephanie's styling in 2003 was off, just did not look the same as 2002. (NT) -- TX ROCKS, 06/30/08 10:41:54am Stephanie was also top 12 the year she was Ricebelt (NT) -- if first you don't succeed...., 06/30/08 10:56:35am

Subject: Are girls getting nose jobs or are the pictures just heavily airbrushed/photoshop'd? I have noticed a few girls with obvious thinner noses in their headshots versus past year photos.
Author: Just curious if anyone has seen that and agrees... [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 9:51:34am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Great clips of Crystle Stewart, our Miss USA
Author: Miss Information [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 2:31:29am I think we all agree that the clip of Crystle talking about her pageant experiences was one of the highlights of the pageant! She was eloquent, heartfelt, and inspirational! Crystle proved that we have not only a great Miss USA representing us at Miss Universe and great representative for pageants and the good they can do for participants! God Bless Crystle Stewart [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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go crystle! -- inmyday, 06/30/08 9:06:18am

Subject: Who were past contestants that aged out that were there?? Anyone know?
Author: Thanks - * [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 2:12:23am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Who won the other awards??
Author: I am surprised about Elise but she had a great head shot. [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:53:53am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: A Great Decade of Miss Texas USA's
Author: TX ROCKS [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 1:41:37am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: WHAT I THINK SHOUL HAPPEN TO MISS TEXAS USA!!!!
Author: CG [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 12:36:22am CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW MISS TEXAS USA. THIS YEAR WAS SO PREDICTABLE, I WAS NOT IN MY SEAT LIKE MANY OTHER YEARS. I THINK IS ABOUT TIME WE START SEEING BEAUTIFUL NEW FACES IN THE MISS TEXAS USA PAGEANT. I AM DEFINITELY GETTING (NOT TIRED) BUT BORED. SOON, ALL OF THE EXPERIENCE GIRLS ARE GOING TO AGE OUT AND I DON'T SEE HOPE FROM THE YOUNG ONES. I MEAN, YES....WE HAVE OVER 100 CONTESTANTS BUT ONLY EXACTLY 20 WERE GOOD FOR A TOP 15. AND BETWEEN 5-7 GOOD FOR THE TOP 5!!!! WE HAVE 100 AND CLEARLY WE SEE A TOP 5. THAT IS SAD FOR HAVING 100 GIRLS. MANY OF THEM SHOULD NOT EVEN BE COMPETING (BEING OBJECTIVE) BUT THE OWNERS OF THE PAGEANT INSIST IN HAVING TOO MANY OF THEM - AND ARE JUST TAKINGTHE MONEY WHEN THEY KNOW FOR A FACT THAT AT LEAST 70 GIRLS DON'T HAVE A CHANCE!!!! THIS PAGEANT (LIKE ANY OTHER BUT WORST) HAS TO MANY POLITICS IN IT. BY THE WAY......FINALLY THE MISS TEXAS USA IS OUT OF LAREDO!!!!! MY MESSAGE IS NOT TO UPSET ANY OF YOU.... I AM JUST BEING VERY HONEST OF WHAT I SEE. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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The production was same as always, nothing different same old style. Each year I keep hoping things will be updated. Maybe with a move to a new location things will change. Did you hear Mandy begging for a new location? Apparently, as of right now there is not one. (NT) -- follower, 06/30/08 12:47:01am YOU ARE 100% CORRECT.......THE PRODUCTION IS ALWAYS THE SAME AND SO MANY ADS ABOUT LAREDO!!!! I AM VERY SURE IS THE SAME PEOPLE LIKE US WHO WATCHES THE PAGEANT..... I ALREADY HAVE LAREDO TECHNICALLY MEMORIZED LOL!!!!! ANYWAY... THE PRODUCTION NEEDS TO BE UPDATED WITH BETTER MUSIC AND STAGE DESIGS, IT SEMMES LIKE WE HAVE NOT GOTTEN OUT OF THE 80'S!!!!!!!! HELLO, WE ARE ON THE 21ST CENTURY. PLEASE GIVE US SOMETHING NEW! AND BY THE WAY , THOSE OPENING NUMBERS NEED TO DIE ALLREADY. WE KNOW THOSE ARE NOT OUR GIRLS SINGING AND IT IS BORING. (NT) -- CG, 06/30/08 12:56:40am Austin & The Frank Erwin Center would be a cool spot... (NT) -- & plenty of stuff to do in Austin, 06/30/08 12:49:05am I'm just sick of the CHOREOGRAPHY and the DUMB opening number routines. I mean, how hard is it to hire someone that actually has something NICE. Kent is taking the money and doing NOTHING with it, another disco theme..."aint no mountain high enough"? Gosh that SUCKS for a girl who is aging out this year and has to look back and see herself try and "work" that stage with that sort of song. The camera crew never got it together either at the beginning. (NT) -- Dude In Texas, 06/30/08 1:03:17am I usually come to this board just to follow what is going on, I rarely post. But, DIT, you and I think alike. I have watched this pageant for years and it seems to me that the same girls are in front and showcased in the opening number each year. Now I know the exact same girls are not in it each year, but most of you tape the broadcast or purchase tapes, look back and you will see what I am saying. Each year we see the same thing. I heard them say there 111 girls this year. That is down some 25-30 girls. Maybe the girls are tired of it too. Way too much money to spend to be hidden the entire telecast. (NT) -- follower, 06/30/08 1:26:26am

Subject: Does any other state use the Press Conference style for the final question? This is not used as Miss USA.
Author: wondering [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/30/08 12:15:11am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: top 15
Author: from florida [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 10:34:33pm are posted on board #191501 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Does anyone know if the pageant is broadcast online at all? I want to watch it so bad!!!
Author: PA Girl [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 8:10:41pm Does anyone know if the pageant is broadcast online at all? I want to watch it so bad!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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bump.. (NT) -- Lucy, 06/29/08 8:24:25pm I live in Houston and have Comcast, however I'm trying to DVR it and can't find it. Can anyone help? (NT) -- LUV2SK8, 06/29/08 8:27:40pm Houston Comcast -- pageantgrl, 06/29/08 8:29:58pm Thanks. I guess it's just not listed in the guide. (NT) -- LUV2SK8, 06/29/08 8:42:39pm Dallas Time Warner Channel 14 -- me, 06/29/08 8:42:03pm Does any one know if it is broadcasted live on the internet? (NT) -- bump, 06/29/08 8:51:34pm can someone let us know if any station broadcast live in texas on the internet? -- midwest fans!, 06/29/08 10:24:52pm

Subject: I'm in Dallas and a western is playing on channel 14(52) but the guide says that MTUSA is on! What is going on!
Author: ??? [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 10:03:28pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I know!! I'm in Fort Worth. Same thing? Anyone know anything??? (NT) -- Thanks!, 06/29/08 10:05:32pm its working now -- !, 06/29/08 10:11:43pm finally its on even tho we missed the most part of intros!!! (NT) -- MTxUSAcontestant, 06/29/08 10:12:11pm

Subject: Hey El Pasoans! I am looking at Channel 13 and it says there is a show on until 7:00pm and the pageant should be starting here at 6:30. Do you all know what is going on?
Author: Help! [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 9:08:51pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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It starts at 7 on the CW. (NT) -- EP fan, 06/29/08 9:54:48pm

Subject: OMG its almost time....My Top 16...you know every year they have a tie, and I wouldnt be surprised if they did sooooo.....

Author:
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Date Posted: 06/29/08 9:52:39pm

since I was only able to narrow it down to the 16 best packages...some were great in one or the other, but these were the ones that were packaged the best...here they are ...in no particular order....

Austin- not crazy bout the hair but looks good all-around

Central Texas- this girl just emminates in all of her pics and worked it on the stage

Dallas-The younger campfield has looked good around, might be too young, but looks ready to me

Dallas County- great body, ok dress, statuesque, if only she didnt come across so harsh, but great movement

Ft Bend County- can see the improvements

Harris County- Meemaw hit it when she said , the most beautiful

Houston- her swimsuit is what gets her in

Lake Austin- nice SS, gown may hurt her in semis

Montgomery County- great all around, keep the mouth opening to a minimum please!!

North Central Texas- Ferosh Gown!!!..looks good, lets hope she can answer questions without looking petrified..although my sentimental favorite!!

Port Laredo- if she wins will they please fix her teeth, i really think this keeps her from being the perfect package.

Lewisville- very pretty girl, nice grecian goddess gown, nice body...could surprise.

North Texas- another blonde, yet different, like what I see.

North Dallas County- has crystle's dress in a different color, she pulls it off.

Bayou City- she is out to prove she was no fluke..best SS body IMO, and great dress, sleeves and all, not the prettiest in the bunch but will contend.

Bell County- My Darkhorse...she has looked good this week ,and she is smokin in SS, wouldnt be surprised if she got called.

On The cusp (wouldnt be surprised to see them slip in):

Bexar County- GORGEOUS DRESS- she looks great in it, but there are way more blondes that stand out

South Texas- great body, love the red of the gown, wears too much makeup though, makes her look harsh.

South Central Texas- how could I not include her you ask?? well she was beat out by about 30 girls in swimsuit and that dress is wearing her. Again she is beautiful, so I would not be surprised, but I wouldnt have voted for her if I was a judge.

Lake Travis- engaging and great smile, wish she would have worn a different gown, cause great in SS

Coastal Bend- Fierce in SS, gown boring, pretty but not beautiful

El Paso- looks too young, although does give off the vanessa minillo vibe which could work to her advantage.

Ft Worth- great gown, but again, many more girls better in swimsuit

DFW- height helps, dress was not the best color for her. pretty girl

Centroplex- needs another year to perfect her body, and work on makeup that blends better with her skin tone...she will contend in the future.

Capital of Texas- Austin has the future of Miss Texas USA's in their arsenal, another girl that needs a little more refinement, this one could be a beauty to be reckoned with in the future.

Heart Of Texas- she has made such a wonderful transformation throughout the years, but that dress will likely be her downfall, looks great in SS though!!

I wish all the ladies the best of luck tonight!...Its anybody's ballgame at this point.

P.S. Kudos to Mcallen on that gorgeous dress, she really looked good in it, and Kudos to Miss Travis County, I like her spunkiness at pre-lims.

Good Luck to all the ladies competing tonight!

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Subject: ONE MORE DAY GIRLS
Author: Dude In Texas [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/28/08 9:51:57pm CONTESTANTS!!!.... yea.. thats right.. its a CHEESEBURGER... thought i'd post something that would keep you guys focused on your diet and your COMPETITION. NOW GET THE HECK OFF THE BOARD AND GO GET SOME REST!!!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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LOL!! This is why I'll never allow DiT to be my trainer! (NT) -- Indy, 06/28/08 10:18:16pm DIT, where do I sign up? You and I seem to see burger to burger! lol "Red Robin" YUMMMM!!! (NT) -- Creeper, 06/28/08 11:58:28pm Ana and 4 other girls had big burgers last night, Was 1 a.m they all ate big burgers and fries from the hotel, They had a goodtime chomping town, then El Paso said she eats what shewants too and her and 2 other girls got the same thing, burgers and fries (NT) -- Was funny the cook at restaurant hotel did them all a favor, they all suckered him into it and the kitchen was notopen but he made the burgers for all ofthem and alot of fies, 06/29/08 10:32:00am I cant believe you DIT ! lol (NT) -- GGI, 06/29/08 9:42:58pm

Subject: Pageant Central Chat Room Open for Miss Texas USA!
Author: Meemaw [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/20/08 12:27:18pm Hello everyone! I just wanted to remind y'all that the Pageant Central Chat Room will once again be open for chat before, during and after Miss Texas USA next Sunday, June 29. Last year we had over 75 people in the chat room during the pageant, and several posters from Texas were kind enough to provide running commentary and continuous updates of the telecast. Unfortunately I will be vacationing in Arkansas during this year's pageant, so if any of you would volunteer to serve as color commentators again this year, I'm sure everyone in the chat room would appreciate it! To get to the chat room, go to Pageant Central: http://www.voy.com/208387/ Click on the Monday Night Pageant Chat logo. After the entrance page loads, enter a nickname (you do not need to enter a password) and start chatting! Have fun! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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thanks meemaw for being pageant chat. I will be watching the telecast . Only wish I was there watching my favorite girl...Have fun in Arkansas and have a safe trip. (NT) -- lanie, 06/20/08 12:54:23pm Thanks for the info Meemaw!! And I'm wondering WHERE in Arkansas can someone vacation?? Have fun! (NT) -- 2 Cents, 06/20/08 1:07:39pm Well technically it's not really a vacation, it's a family thing in Fayetteville. But I just got my brand new Dell Inspiron 1420 laptop 30 minutes ago (YAY! And high speed dialup next week - a new era for Meemaw!) and will have it with me, so I'll be online for the chat! (NT) -- Meemaw, 06/20/08 3:14:26pm Just a reminder the Chat room will be open all day Sunday! If any of you want to start chatting early, just make a post letting people know you want to chat, and wait until someone comes in! The heaviest activity should occur an hour before the pageant. And again, if anyone would be willing to provide updates from the telecast and serve as color commentators, I'm sure everyone would appreciate it! Have fun! (NT) -- Meemaw, 06/29/08 2:51:14am Last year I attended the TX USA Chat in the Pageant Central chat room, and I was SO impressed with the spirit and excitement exhibited by the TX fans! The announcement of Crystle as the winner was just like the ball dropping on New Years Eve! That night will go down as one of my all-time favorite pageant experiences. Hope to see you all there!!! (NT) -- IndyJeff, 06/29/08 2:40:44pm Bumping for tonight! (NT) -- Meemaw, 06/29/08 9:10:38pm

Subject: I just have to ask: who is doing the crowning.
Author: Crystle represented texas beautifully. [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 8:52:07pm [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Im all for Raeven Valadez making the5 and for the veteren Valeri Pro tobe up there, but call it intuition or the ability to see thru a woman in person easilybut the photos say alot Raeven and Valeri did not bring it Raeven looks intimidated in the Miss Competition and Valeri is way out of shape,
Author: I hope im wrong but neither will make the cut Valeri may make top 15 but not top 5 and Raevn looked to timid in SS and EG [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 10:41:26am [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Given Raevan's performance at Teen, you expect her to do better at Miss? (NT) -- Texas, 06/29/08 8:51:18pm

Subject: Good Luck CC
Author: Miss PInk [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 8:33:15pm Candace Campfield this is your year. She has the beauty, the figure, the gown and the personality. She has grown into a wonderful young woman over the years!!!! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Brooke looked better last year. (NT) -- Can't wait till pageant!!!!!!!!!, 06/29/08 8:45:39pm

Subject: YouTube
Author: Lucy [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 5:58:16pm If anyone is going to record the pageant from their TV and post it on YouTube, please let us know!! I am bummed that I will not be able to see it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

Subject: Pick your WINNER
Author: Dude In Texas [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 2:37:40pm Ok Folks its that time... in a few hours we'll crown our new Miss Texas USA.... WHO ARE YOU GOING FOR ? If you could pick only one... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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Harris Co. - Brooke Daniels is going to take it. Port Laredo 1st Runner-up, S. Central Tx. 2nd Runner-up, Montgomery Co. 3rd Runner-up, N. Central Tx 4th Runner-up. Also, I think Borger might sneek into the top 15. There's something about her that caught my attention as I looked at the ss and eg pics. Of course, a lot depends on interview. Sorry for writing more than what you asked for. (NT) -- Miss Information, 06/29/08 3:10:16pm I would have to say Candace Campfield...I competed with her for many years and always saw her as a fierce competitor! I love seeing a girl win who has come back year after year...would be awesome to see her perseverance pay off! Good luck tonight Candace you are ready! Wish I could watch it but I am out of state. :( (NT) -- Appletini, 06/29/08 4:10:04pm Although, I do think very highly of Candice, and we all know she has put in the time, I think I'm more pulled to her sister. Christina looks stunning with her hair pulled back. I really like Christina and Sheena with their hair up and pulled back rather than down. (NT) -- ., 06/29/08 5:07:33pm If I could only pick one? Miss Houston (NT) -- very elegant and classy, 06/29/08 4:18:27pm I think your best choices are Brooke Daniels or Taylor Britton - Taylor looks awesome in every way! (NT) -- .., 06/29/08 4:32:37pm Last year Taylor B kept opening and closing her mouth as she changed expressions...it was all I could watch...a train wreck and you can't stop watching sort of thing. Did she do this again?? (NT) -- very annoying habit, 06/29/08 5:17:07pm I agree, I don't know why but every once in awhile some girl will do this to the point of distraction. I call them pageant puppets because it looks like some puppeteer is controlling their mouth movements. (NT) -- Meemaw, 06/29/08 6:28:01pm Good news! She hasn't done the mouth thing at all! Much better! (NT) -- :), 06/29/08 7:00:16pm Miss Houston- Elise Horner. I've rooted for her from the beginning. I believe she is the complete package. Personable, Intelligent, Successful, Beautiful Face, and toned body. She's very articulate and I believe she would represent Texas very well at Miss USA (NT) -- Casual Observer, 06/29/08 4:43:39pm Candace Campfield (NT) -- clear winner, 06/29/08 6:10:46pm Valarie Pro (NT) -- Creeper, 06/29/08 8:22:01pm

Subject: COASTAL PLAINS, Sheena Monnin
Author: ? [Edit]	Date Posted: 06/29/08 3:34:06pm Is it bad that I think she's the best in Evening Gown? I've never understood why this girl doesn't do better in pageants...I think she is a beauty for the ages. She's very exotic looking, yet still classically beautiful. Why is her EG hated on so much? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]
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I only saw one comment concerning coastal plains' dress however I think it is a great color for her however it makes her look stocky. Her body is off somehow. I am not trying to be mean but she is out of proportion...head to body to legs. she is very beautiful but having watched her in several pageants she gives the impression that she isn't there to win...just place or show. She does appear to be giving more of her personality but I don't think she is a well rounded girl...college is iffy, volunteer work out the wazoo but no real world experiences and it shows in her confidence level. (NT) -- my opinion, 06/29/08 3:51:56pm I've always thought her head is just too big for her body. (NT) -- I actually think she is very odd looking. But she has beautiful features, 06/29/08 4:10:45pm I think that is why I like her hair up. With it down, her head/hair is just too overpowering for her body. I do think she looks better in swimsuit this year with a tan, and I think her evening gown color looks good on her, although, I do not like the neck/chest part of the gown. (NT) -- ., 06/29/08 5:32:28pm Oh she'll do well, and its not her last pageant either, she's what texas pageants are all about, she's very well put together and a great titleholder. Im glad you see it the way I do... (NT) -- Dude In Texas, 06/29/08 5:34:35pm I love Sheena's gown as well! I don't think its exactly a Texas USA gown... but I like it. And, FYI... she and Miss Bahamas (Universe) are wearing the same gown. (NT) -- 2 Cents, 06/29/08 6:01:58pm I like it better with the longer necklace but she probably had to shorten it due to her height. Look at where the medallions on it hit sheena vs bahamas. For some reason it looks better on bahamas...maybe because the necklace is longer. (NT) -- observer, 06/29/08 6:43:19pm I actually like it better on Sheena - Looks like Bahamas needed to have hers fitted more... (NT) -- Who makes this gown??, 06/29/08 7:06:19pm I agree. It looks like a maternity dress on Miss Bahamas. The color is beautiful. Her hair messes it up as well. (NT) -- Casual Observer, 06/29/08 8:12:22pm Agreed. I think gown looks miles better on Sheena (NT) -- OP, 06/29/08 7:29:16pm

Subject: Post Your Final Top 15 Predictions!

Author:
Meemaw
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Date Posted: 06/29/08 11:54:46am

Top 5:
Miss Texas USA: Brooke Daniels, Harris Co. - it's simple, Brooke is the most beautiful (with hair and makeup!)
1st RU: Ana Rodriguez, Port Laredo - even though she was 2RU last year, I think Ana is being underrated this year
2nd RU: Candace Campfield, No. Central TX - her little sis looks ready to take over the reigns and eventually win
3rd RU: Tahnae Tarkenton, Lake Austin - next year's Miss Texas USA
4th RU: Valerie Pro, So. Central TX - not liking her swimsuit or gown, but oh, that beautiful face!

Top 15:
Bayou City - Lauren Sapaugh
Dallas- Christina Campfield
Dallas Co. - Lindsey Harvey
El Paso - Lorena Tavera
Fort Bend Co. - Nicole Daaboul
Forth Worth - Tavisty Tarkenton
Heart of Texas - Michele Cude
Houston - Elise Horner
Katy - Raquel Tidwell
Lake Whitney - Sarah Boehner

5 On the Bubble:
Bexar Co. - Cassidy Klein
Coastal Plains - Sheena Monnin
DFW - Lacey Bollinger
Rowlett - Megan Stewart
North Texas - Whitney Jarrett

Don't forget, the Pageant Central Chat Room will be open for chat all day Sunday. Last year we had over 75 people in the chat room during the pageant, and several posters were kind enough to provide running commentary and continuous updates of the telecast. I am out of town, so if anyone watching the pageant this year would volunteer to provide updates and color commentary from the telecast, I'm sure everyone in the chat room would appreciate it!

To get to the chat room, go to Pageant Central (http://www.voy.com/208387/), and click on the Monday Night Pageant Chat logo at the top of the page. After the entrance page loads, enter a nickname (you