North Texas student crowned Miss Texas

FORT WORTH (AP) - Kristen Blair, competing as Miss North Texas, has won the Miss Texas crown and will represent the Lone Star State at the Miss America pageant.

Blair, 22, a junior studying vocal performance at the University of North Texas, won a $12,000 scholarship at the competition. The Miss America pageant is scheduled for January in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taylor Lowery, 16, was crowned Miss Teen Texas. Taylor was a runner-up in last year's contest when she competed as Miss Teen Plano. She represented Frisco at this year's contest.