Marissa Teijo of El Paso made history as oldest contestant in Miss Texas USA pageant at age 71. New rules made event more ...

A 71-year-old woman made history as the oldest contestant to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant. Though she did not take home the crown, Marissa Teijo joined other contestants competing in the ...

El Pasoan Marissa Teijo, who is 71, will make history this weekend as the oldest contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant ... said that this year, the Miss Universe Organization lifted rules ...

Marissa Teijo made headlines last year as the oldest contestant ever to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant at age 71. Now, the El Paso native is at it again—competing this year at age 72.

who suggested she enter the Miss Texas USA pageant after age restrictions were lifted. RELATED: El Paso County honors 71-year-old bodybuilder and pageant contestant "I decided to, yeah ...

Marissa Teijo, now 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA at 71 years old. The timeless ... Universe Organization removed contestant age limits for inclusivity.

The winner will go on to represent Texas in the Miss USA competition. Miss USA goes on to compete in Miss Universe. The Miss Universe organization lifted rules to be more inclusive by ...