Miss Southwest Texas pageant crowns winners in five categories
March 14, 2021
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Laredo Pageant Production owners Roel Gonzaleaz and Saul Gonzalez, left, pose with the Miss Southwest Texas Teen and Miss Southwest Texas winners. The Miss Laredo court, right, gathers with the newly crowned Miss Southwest Texas court Saturday, March 13 at Valdivian Events during the Miss Southwest Texas pageant.Danny Zaragoza /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Newly crowned Miss Southwest Texas Teen and Miss Southwest Texas pose for photos with Laredo Pageant Production owners Roel Gonzaleaz and Saul Gonzalez, Saturday, Mar. 13, 2021, at Valdivian Events during the Miss Southwest Texas Pageant.Danny Zaragoza / Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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