Miss Rodeo Texas Blog

~Cowgirls Live Forever in San Antonio Texas~

(All photos courtesy of LeAnn Gardner)

Miss Rodeo Texas always get invited to some of the Best Events around and recently I was able to go to an event with my friend and Miss Rodeo Texas Teen, Hannah Tomlinson, when we attended the “COWGIRLS LIVE FOREVER FASHION SHOW” in San Antonio.  This amazing organization has raised and given away over $950,000 in scholarships in support of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo mission to support Agriculture and Education for the Youth of Texas!

Prior to the Fashion Show we took pictures with Billy and Brenda Harris and the Texas Heritage Riders.  This group of Horseman (and Women) travel across Texas supporting wonderful causes such as the Wounded Warriors.  They also spend a lot of their own time raising money for scholarships for S.A.L.E. as well as participating in Parades.  I’ve been honored to attend some of these appearances with them, and ride one of their gorgeous Palomino horses (pictured here).  This group has become an extended family for me here in San Antonio and I’m always happy to see them.

Every year, the Cowgirls Live Forever organization recognizes an honoree whose life exemplifies the independence, courage and resilience of the Texas Cowgirl.  These characteristics help to preserve our western heritage, shape Texas agriculture and the youth of Texas. This year Karen Hixon was recognized as the 2014 honoree.

The fabulous LeAnn Gardner also photographed Hannah and I with the awesome Texas artist Gabe Garcia and one of the Fashion Show volunteers Garratt Pinkard.  Gabe and his guitarist Donny Guyer performed for the group before the Fashion Show and then Gabe showed everyone his Roping skills on stage by actually roping one of the models down the runway.  (Only in Texas! Love it!)

The Cowgirls live forever Fashion Show featured fashions for the other models by Julian Gold and they were absolutely gorgeous, but in true cowgirl tradition, Hannah and I wore our hats, boots and bling.  What an honor it was to represent our western roots and cowgirl sisters on the stage that day!  Raising money for Texas Scholarships, supporting Agriculture and Rodeo… We’ve got the best job ever!  Long Live Cowgirls!

Stephanie Revels,

Miss Rodeo Texas, 2013

Noche de los Reyes Gala

It’s been a very busy few weeks, but I was so excited to attend the Gala benefiting the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation recently in San Antonio with one of our MRT Committee Members, Tawana Timberlake and her Husband, Mark.  It was my first time to attend a Fiesta and boy oh boy was I in for a treat!  They had guys walking around (and dancing) on stilts, Congo lines that never ended and limbo contests… Yes, I did the limbo in my leather dress and No, I didn’t win…  LOL!  The event was a huge success, a new Rey Feo was crowned and a tremendous amount of fun was had by everyone in attendance.

A special thanks to my generous hosts, Mark and Tawana Timberlake for inviting me to the event and for introducing me to an amazing organization with a group of wonderful people.

Mark & Tawana Timberlake

Getting Ready for the Miss Rodeo America Pageant & Las Vegas!

It’s so hard to believe that it’s already been 5 months since the Miss Rodeo Texas Pageant and the day my world changed forever!  It has been an amazing journey and I feel extremely blessed to be walking this path.  As I write this, we are just a few days away from the Miss Rodeo America Pageant and I’d like to take this opportunity to share a few words and thank a few people who have given so much of themselves. 

First off, to the Miss Rodeo Texas Board, Committee, Mr. Wayne Zamzow and Ms. Marjorie… Thank you all for everything that you do for me personally to give me this opportunity and to carry on the traditions of the Miss Rodeo Texas Organization.  I feel that it is a huge honor to wear this crown and it means even more now, because I’ve been able to know the hearts and hands behind the scenes.  I’ve also had the opportunity to spend some extra time with a few people at events or in preparation for Miss Rodeo America and I want to specifically thank, Billy & Brenda Harris, Tawana Timberlake, Devin Felger Sisk, Terry Chandler, Frances Bendele, Linda Ebest, Terri Turner Matkin, Angela David, Kelly & Cindy Baxley and last but definitely not least – Ms. Dawn Brenner.  I always hate to name names for fear of missing someone, but each of these people have made a personal difference in my life and my journey so I wanted to publicly acknowledge them for all that they have done!  There are many others who have also stepped up and helped along the way and I wish I could name them all, but please know that each and every one of you that have poured your time and heart into me and this journey in any way are greatly appreciated and loved!  Thank you so much!!!

I have had some exciting adventures as Miss Rodeo Texas, met some amazing Texans as well as visitors to our beautiful State and I’ve had the opportunity to share my love of Texas with some Nebraskan & Wyoming Rodeo Fans.  All in all, it has been a journey beyond my wildest dreams and I wouldn’t trade these memories for anything in the world!  No matter where I travel, Texans are known to be the most welcoming, friendly and gracious people in the world and I am honored to count myself as one! 

As I prepare to represent this great state at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant December 2-9th, I will take all of the love, encouragement and support that I’ve received over the last 5 months with me to Las Vegas as I do my very best to make you all proud and to bring home the Miss Rodeo America Crown to the best place on Earth… TEXAS! 

If you are on Facebook, the MRA People’s Choice Award Voting begins Monday, December 2nd and I would really appreciate your support.

Sending you Holiday Wishes ~ and Rodeo Dreams,

Stephanie Revels

Miss Rodeo Texas 2013