Discovering Ellie Breaux: Miss Texas 2023

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Ellie Breaux emerged victorious as Miss Texas 2023 on July 1 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson, Texas, outshining 56 other contestants. Hailing from Houston, she previously held the title of Miss Tarrant County. Following her win, Ellie expressed her disbelief and gratitude, stating, “I still can’t believe this is happening. I have to check myself in the mirror all the time to be sure I’m not dreaming.”

Not only did Ellie secure the Miss Texas 2023 title, but she also excelled in preliminary segments of the competition, including the evening gown and talent showcase. Her talent presentation featured a dance and rhythmic gymnastics performance to Lady Gaga’s Top Gun: Maverick theme, Hold My Hand.

Ellie Breaux’s Academic Pursuits

The 22-year-old plans to utilize the pageant scholarship to pursue her passion for fashion design. She recently obtained a Bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of North Texas, focusing on retailing, global marketing, and business policy.

Aside from her academic endeavors, Ellie Breaux is also dedicated to community service. She initiated “Cops in the Community,” a program aimed at fostering positive relationships between the police force and the general public. Her aspiration is for children to perceive police officers as heroes rather than opponents.

Ellie Breaux

Expressing her determination to bridge the gap between law enforcement and local communities, Ellie stated, “I want to unite Texas…I hail from a law enforcement background, and there is so much misunderstanding between police officers and their communities. And I’m working hard to bridge that divide so that we can unite Texas and, eventually, America.”

Ellie Breaux’s journey in pageantry began during her college freshman year, driven by the desire to develop her community service initiatives. Despite not initially envisioning competing at the Miss Texas or Miss America levels, she found her purpose in the platform. Her ambition led her to secure the $20,000 college scholarship, aiming to alleviate her student debts and pursue a Master’s degree in fashion design.

Ellie Breaux

In addition to her pageant engagements, Ellie worked as a lifeguard throughout high school and college. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as a personal shopper at H-E-B and a lifeguard at a Houston waterpark. Her professional experience includes roles as a part-time marketing assistant for Varsity, Terry Costa, and Sherri Hill, as well as a model for Varsity. Adding to her diverse skill set, Ellie is a proficient ballet dancer and holds the title of local Miss Texas Organization titleholder.

Madison Matlock, the former Miss DeWitt County and a resident of Lamesa, attained the first runner-up position at Miss Texas 2023, receiving a $10,000 award as a recent graduate of Southern Methodist University.

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