A contestant for Miss Texas USA has made history as the oldest person to compete for the state title.
Marissa Teijo, an El Paso native, grew up on a farm and became interested in fitness at a young age“I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” she said. “In doing so, I hope to inspire women to strive to be their best physical and mental self and believe there is beauty at any age.”Teijo, an El Paso native, grew up on a farm and became interested in fitness at a young age.
“I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” she said. “In doing so, I hope to inspire women to strive to be their best physical and mental self and believe there is beauty at any age.”The Miss Universe organization recently made changes to its rules, aiming to be more inclusive, as reported by NBC News.
The inclusivity meant removing age limits and allowing married, divorced and pregnant women to participate.Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022. Outside the newsroom, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with family.
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