Miss Rodeo Texas Blog

One of the really cool things about being Miss Rodeo Texas is that every day is a new adventure!

SURPRISE!!!!

I must confess that I never expected that my MRT journey would allow me to be the center of a precious little girl’s classroom Show and Tell, but like I said… Every day in this journey is an adventure!  Tess’ grandmother is a member of the South Texas Cattlewomen’s Association and after seeing me at the San Antonio Rodeo, it was her wish to bring me to school to be her Show and Tell for her class, because Tess loves Rodeo and Rodeo Queens.  How cool is that?!? She is definitely my kinda girl!!!

Although Tess was excited to have me there, she was a little shy at first.

Talking with Tess and her friends at the Acorn School about Rodeo. 

Talk about a “captive audience”… these kids were awesome and had a ton of questions… My favorite of the day was “Do you carry a revolver?”  You just have to love the honesty and genuine curiosity of kids!  But then again… doesn’t ever Texas Cowgirl carry a revolver!?!?!?!? (LOL) 🙂

With Tess and her Friends (Tess on far right in pony tails)

I’d like to thank the very kind staff of the Acorn School, Jo Mrvichin, Tess and her family for allowing me to be a part of their special Show and Tell day.  It is a special memory that I will treasure.  Keep smiling Tess and I hope you know that you made my day special too!

From a Very Blessed, Miss Rodeo Texas

Stephanie Revels

Attending Rodeo Houston with Miss Rodeo America, Paige Nicholson of Mississippi

During the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant in June 2013, I had the opportunity to get to meet Paige Nicholson, who was the 2013 Miss Rodeo Mississippi at the time.  Paige is now the reigning Miss Rodeo America and I’ve had the honor of getting to know her better throughout my year.  She is a true Cowgirl with Agriculture roots that run deep and I am very proud to call her my friend. We both attended the Houston Rodeo and had a blast!

Taking photos with a little queen with a BIG dream!  Both of these girls are awesome!

Paige and I with the Houston Harris County Royalty {Ashley Bergfield, Miss HHC – Faith Schmidt,Miss HHC Teen and Madison Stewart, Miss HHC Princess} during the Armed Forces Appreciation Day in Houston

Rodeo Houston hosts an annual event for the Service Men and Women along with their families each year as thanks for all that they give and do.  Between 3-4,000 typically attend this event and this year was no exception.  Boot Scootin, Bar-B-Q-ing and game playing fun was had by all!  It was awesome to be able to take a few moments and sincerely thank these brave soldiers for their service and their families for their sacrifice as well.

I love running into friends from home, like Karen Pritzer

Rodeo Houston Grand Entry

It is always such an honor to carry a flag and be a part of a Rodeo grand entry but it is especially moving for me when it is our Texas Flag and a Rodeo with a heritage and history like Rodeo Houston!  I can’t thank this wonderful Rodeo Houston organization enough for this experience and Cervi Championship Rodeo for allowing me to ride their beautiful horses again.   Rodeo Houston also has some of the most amazing concerts and I loved every minute of this whole experience!  What a great way to wrap up the Texas Major Stock Show season.   I have filed away so many great memories and added even more wonderful people to my Rodeo Family – including an amazing friend and “queen sister” in Paige.

Lovin’ this Rodeo Life!

Stephanie Revels,

Miss Rodeo Texas 2013

It was good to be back home with my Rodeo Austin “FAMILY”… Where the motto is “Where WEIRD meets WESTERN”!

As a former Miss Rodeo Austin Princess (MRAP 2011) it was an absolute honor to come back to Austin as Miss Rodeo Texas.  It was especially awesome to be joined by my friends, the beautiful lady I handed my MRAP crown to, Hannah Tomlinson (in 2012), now the Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and our current MRT princess, Kate Johnson.

With my favorite TX girls, Kate Johnson & Hannah Tomlinson!

I absolutely LOVE the people at Rodeo Austin and it was wonderful to be able to come back and work with them again.  You’ll be hard pressed to find a better group of people with bigger hearts than the people in Rodeo and Austin is definitely one of my favorites.  This year, the pageant was held at the beautiful and historic Driskill Hotel downtown.  What an amazing setting for the Fashion Show & MRA Coronation which was held in conjunction with the Rodeo Austin Art Show and Competition.  I was asked to Emcee the pageant and Art show awards with someone that I not only respect but I really enjoy – Ben Benavides.  He is an amazing announcer and excellent co-host. “Thanks for making us look good Ben!”

Emceeing the Pageant with Rodeo Announcer Mr. Ben Benavides

(photo taken by Show Photo by Katina)

Prior to this journey as MRT, my year as Miss Rodeo Austin Princess had been my biggest title, greatest year of growth and my best memories as a Rodeo Queen.  I received so much more than just a great scholarship as MRAP.  I acquired a ton of experience traveling the state, making appearances, attending galas and fundraisers, working with volunteers and working the rodeo for 15 days!  I guess you could say that I literally grew up as a queen in Austin.  I believe that my year as MRAP was what prepared me for being Miss Rodeo Texas and was a huge contributor to the amazing year I’m having now. (Thanks Tonya & Erin!)  To have a chance to give back to this organization that I consider a part of my family is an honor and a privilege.

Asking impromptu questions right before the Fashion Show

Girls in Texas know that our Rodeo Queen contests are tough and this year at Austin was probably one of the toughest… but then again, who wouldn’t want to compete for two chances at $16,000 in scholarships and the opportunity to wear the coveted Rodeo Austin Crown!?!  It was an extremely tight competition and I was extremely proud of all the girls!

Alex Ingram and I with the newly crowned 2014 MRA, Lisa Lageschaar

(photo taken by Show Photo by Katina)

One of the most touching moments of the competition and one that I will treasure was when Bucky Lamb, the CEO of Rodeo Austin spoke about the Miss Rodeo Austin Pageant and said some incredibly kind things about me.  It’s these kinds of moments that are a confirmation that I’m doing what God intended and create memories that last a lifetime making me want to come back year after year to support this group!  “Thank you Bucky for always supporting and encouraging me.  I hope to always make you guys proud!”

Mr. Bucky Lamb, Rodeo Austin CEO (Ben in background)

(photo taken by Show Photo by Katina)

Alex Ingram and McKenna Greene did an amazing job of representing Austin during their year and I know both girls have a bright future ahead of them in whatever they do!  I remember how bittersweet it was to give up my Austin crown, but they have handed the crowns down to two very fortunate young ladies who will now have the honor and responsibility of carrying on the Miss Rodeo Austin Traditions & Reputations.  Congratulations to Bailee Ackerman (MRAP 2014) & Lisa Lageschaar (MRA 2014), I know you ladies will have the best year of your life!!

I was able to come back for the Rodeo Austin Shoot Out and first three days with the new queens.  It was so much fun being around Hadley Barrett, Wayne Brooks, Bennie Beutler and the whole Rodeo Austin family!  (yes, these guys truly are a family!)  Thanks to Beutler & Son Rodeo Company for providing me with a fabulous horse!

I also got to seem some of the ladies that were on the MRA Committee when I held the title in 2011.  Once again, it was like coming home to family!  So good to see Erica and Allison again.

Two of my Rodeo Austin favorites, Erica & Allison!

I feel extremely blessed an honored to be counted as part of the Rodeo Austin Family, be in their history books and support their efforts of putting scholarship money back into the College Accounts of Texas Youth!  It’s a comforting thought to know that no matter where I go in Texas I have a Rodeo Family that’s watching over me, but no family is as close as the ones I have from Austin!  So until March 2015…. Stay weird Austin! 🙂

From our beautiful Texas Capitol,

Stephanie Revels,

Miss Rodeo Texas, 2013