Plano Haggard Library Event Featured in the Dallas Morning News

       The Dallas Morning News, photographer: Stewart F. House, was kind enough to cover a story about the Princess Party at the Haggard Library in Plano, Texas.  I feel really blessed and honored to not only represent Texas in the United America system, but to also represent a pageant system that truly is about making a positive difference in the lives of those in our communities!

Mrs. Texas United America 2014, Crystal White, featured in the Dallas Morning Newspaper as well as the Rockwall County News Edition.

Plano Haggard Library Princess Party

       I know I love the luxury that electronics and technology offer...BUT there is nothing like reading a book the old fashioned way. There is something about picking out a real book and holding it while I flip the pages....just not the same for some reason on my Kindle.  So, having said that, I LOVE sharing my love for reading, stories, and imagination with children.  That is why I was thrilled at the invitation to the Plano Haggard Library Princess Party I received from my friend Angelica Jasmine Bates, Miss Texas Teen Princess America 2014. There were so many little girls and boys who dressed up like Princes and Princess and were ready to hear Angelica's story.  The special thing about it is that Angelica performs the stories to the children in American Sign Language and even teaches them words and has them repeat it. It was a very fun thing to watch the kids in an interactive fun way to learn.  It was great exposure for the kids and  I really enjoyed meeting so many new people while promoting the Plano Haggard Library Programs.

McKinney Heard Museum-Holiday Trail of Lights

I really like to support and promote local programs that have great educational programs.  This holiday season, I got the pleasure of being a guest at the McKinney Heard Museum Holiday Trail of Lights. 
If you have never been there, is beautiful, especially when the 289 acres is decorated in so many Christmas lights! Here is a little information:
The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, in McKinney Texas, is the result of Bessie Heard’s vision for the future and her commitment to the community and North Texas.
Founded in 1967, the Heard consists of a 289 acre wildlife sanctuary and a natural science museum for the primary purpose of educating children about nature. The Heard exists to bring nature and people together to discover, enjoy, experience, restore, and preserve our priceless environment.
The Heard’s purpose is threefold: education, conservation, and preservation. In keeping with Miss Heard’s vision, Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary emphasizes an appreciation of nature and its conservation through education.
The emphasis of the Heard’s education programs is children; however, the Heard also offers programs that will interest visitors of any age.

Mrs. Texas, Crystal White with Holiday Trial of Lights Event Coordinator



Children's Choir performing at the McKinney HTOL



KGVL 1400 Friendlee Radio Show

I LOVE THE FRIENDLEE RADIO SHOW! It was so much fun being a guest on Friendlee's show!! I have chosen a career in the corporate world so it blows my mind that people can have so much fun at their jobs! :-) I wish I could do this everyday!
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Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White, as a guest on the KGVL 1400 Friendlee Radio Show



Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White, and dear friend and DJ, Friendlee on  KGVL 1400 Friendlee Radio Show

Friendlee in action on the KGVL Friendlee Radio Show

Rains County Historical Society-Live Nativity Scene

Christmas is my favorite time of year and a great time to reflect on what the season is all about and spend quality time with family and close friends.  I had an even bigger joy this year for having the honor of being Mary in the Rains County Historical Societies Live Nativity Scene this year.  Being involved in the community, giving back, and really reflecting on the reason for the season is such a beautiful way to rejuvenate and renew and one of my favorite things to do, especially over Christmas.

Mrs. Texas United America 2014, Crystal White as "Mary" in the Rains County Historical Society Live Nativity Scene

Josephine, Texas Christmas parade

 

Thank you to the city of Josephine, Texas and Chief of Police Elly Elder for having me in the Christmas parade! I had such a fun day judging all of the floats, awarding the prizes, and riding in the parade and meeting and greeting the friendly people of Josephine!

 

 

 

Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White awarding the Parade award for the Best Decorated City Vehicle.



Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White awarding the Parade prize for the Best Decorated Float



Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White awarding the Parade prize for the Best Decorated Pets. How adorable!!!!!

The Harbor hosts annual Toys for Tots drive Friday

 

       The 4th Annual Harbor Rockwall Toys For Tots toy drive is Friday 12/12/14 at the Rockwall Harbor! This is a great chance to donate to local children and help them have a wonderful Christmas this year.

      I was thrilled to participate in this toy drive and will more than likely be a part of it next year as well.  This is a great event that also brings out Fox 4, 100.3 Jack FM and the United States Marine Corp!

Mrs. Texas United America 2014, Crystal White dropping some toys off for the Rockwall Toy Drive!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donate to your local Women's Shelter

       We did something really fun and rewarding this year for Christmas. We love giving a lot of gifts to our family and friends and are blessed whenever we are  able to do that. However, this year we started a fun tradition of taking that Christmas budget and buying gifts for a family we adopted from the New Beginning Center Women's Shelter. 
       I had such a great time shopping for this family we adopted! We don't have children yet so I had no idea of the madness that comes from trying to get the popular Elsa dolls! Boy, I got a taste of the Frozen frenzie trying to get these dolls for this family! It reminded me of the stories my mom used to tell me when I was a kid and she went out and fought the crowd for my favorite Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls. Remember those? lol
      If you would like to join me in volunteering and giving to the New Beginning Center, you can find info by clicking on:http://www.newbeginningcenter.org/volunteer/

Greenville Texas Christmas Parade

      

Mrs. Texas United America 2014, Crystal White in the Greenville Christmas Parade

 

Whew! Today was a busy day with three appearances/events in one day! Arlington and Rockwall this morning and ending my day with the Greenville Texas Christmas parade has proved for a fun filled and eventful day.  I love events that I can do with my husband so I loved riding in the parade tonight in a sponsored Mercedes with my hubby!

       I got to see a lot of familiar faces in Greenville tonight. I cant believe 14 years ago, I won a 'Miss Greenville" pageant! LOL

 

 

 

 



Mrs. Texas United America 2014, Crystal White and her husband Cody White at the Greenville Christmas Parade

Rockwall Texas Christmas Parade

        I had such a good time today with my friend Crissy Broeske at the Rockwall, Texas Downtown Holiday Festivities!

Rockwall, Texas Christmas Event
Right to Left: Crissy Broeske and Mrs. Texas United America, Crystal White

 

I absolutely love Rockwall, Texas and had a great time mingling with other Rockwallites and enjoying the holiday spirit.



Mrs. Texas United America 2014 Featured in Blue Ribbon News!

Thank you to Blue Ribbon News for featuring me in the 2014 Holiday Edition!

Disney Frozen Event at Gene Allen's Gifts in Arlington, Texas

       Gene Allen's Gifts in Arlington, Texas had such a fun Disney Frozen them event for the kids.  I appreciate United America Ambassador, Kristina Rowe, for inviting me to come to the event.  The kiddos LOVED seeing Elsa, having coloring contests and having a Frozen Costume contest! (Ok, I admit...I loved the coloring contests too)

       It was also great to see my pageant friends and to meet new ones!

Beauty Queens in Appearance are from Left to Right:
Tish Cannon Miss HEB, Kristina Rowe United America Ambassador, Crystal White Mrs. Texas United America 2014, and Erin McClure Miss Texas Coed 

I LOVE reading stories to kids and seeing there little faces listen intently and light up throughout the story!

Gene Allen's Gifts in Arlington has some pretty great gifts! If you would like to check out the beautiful gifts they have, click the link below:

http://geneallensgifts.com/