Pageant contestant has high hopes
Rowlett native and beauty queen Madison Owens has a lot to remember. Have poise, walk gracefully, nail the interview, be herself. The 13-year-old will be vying this weekend for the state title in the National American Miss Pageant, and she was born ready for the fierce competition she’ll soon face.

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Fair queen announcement catches winner by surprise
URBANA – Shelby Faulkner thought the Champaign County Fair Queen title always went to the older girls, so she was prepared to try again next year.

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