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Meet the Houston woman who was just crowned Miss Texas USA

Houston's own Lluvia Alzate will represent the Lone Star State during the Miss USA pageant later this year.

HOUSTON — For the second year in a row, H-Town will represent the Lone Star State in a prestigious pageant!

Miss Houston USA 2023, Lluvia Alzate, was crowned Miss Texas USA during Saturday's pageant at the Hilton Houston Post Oak hotel.

Saturday's pageant was the second attempt for the Colombian after she finished as third runner-up last year to another Houstonian, and current Miss Universe, R'Bonney Gabriel.

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Alzate, who also works in real estate and helps spread awareness about ALS, edged out more than 90 other competitors to take the crown. The University of Houston graduate will now head to Reno, Nevada later this year as she vies for the crown of Miss USA.

Congratulations, Lluvia!

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