Evelyn Dominguez

​Passing the Crown with Grace: Evelyn Dominguez Reflects on Her Unforgettable Reign as Miss Del Rio

By Texas Times Staff
DEL RIO, TEXAS — It was an emotional and memorable evening as Evelyn Dominguez officially passed the crown to the newly named Miss Del Rio for the 2026–2027 term, closing a remarkable chapter in her own journey as Miss Del Rio. Standing poised and reflective, Dominguez looked back on a year defined by service, leadership, and personal growth.
“My time as Miss Del Rio was unforgettable,” Dominguez shared. “I did so many things, worked on so many projects, and met so many people. I truly don’t think it could have gone any better.”
Among the many highlights of her reign, one moment stood out above the rest: a visit to the Texas State Capitol. There, Dominguez participated in the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the Miss Del Rio Pageant and its sister pageant, an experience she described as deeply meaningful.
“That moment really got to me,” she said. “Being there alongside State Repersentative Eddie Morales and his wife was unforgettable. It was such an honor to represent Del Rio and to carry the title while serving the community.”
Serving as Miss Del Rio comes with a full calendar of responsibilities, public appearances, and community events. For Dominguez, balancing those duties alongside academics and extracurricular activities required discipline and focus. In addition to her pageant role, she is a member of the Queen City Belles and an Early College High School student.
“I’ve always kept my priorities straight,” Dominguez explained. “School comes first. If there was ever an important event to attend, it was excused from my extracurricular activities. There were very few times when school conflicted, but when it did like my trip to the Capitol  carefully divided my time based on what was most important.”
Now a high school senior, Dominguez is turning her attention toward family, academics, and graduation. As an Early College student, she will earn her associate’s degree in business two weeks before receiving her high school diploma.
“That’s really my focus right now,” she said. “Graduation is coming up fast, and I’m working hard to finish strong.”
Looking ahead, Dominguez plans to continue her pageant journey while pursuing higher education. While her next pageant has yet to be decided, her academic path is clear: she intends to major in criminal justice.
“I definitely plan on continuing in pageants,” she said. “But most importantly, I’m going to college. Criminal justice is what I want to pursue.”
Her aspirations align closely with the mission of the International Good Neighbor Council, which emphasizes leadership development and empowerment among young women. Dominguez’s ability to balance pageantry, academics, and community service stands as a strong example of that mission in action.
As she reflected on her journey, Dominguez expressed gratitude to those who supported her along the way.
“In my farewell speech, I thanked God most of all,” she said. “When I entered the pageantry world, I didn’t realize how big of an impact it would have not just on me, but on others. I thank God for giving me the strength. I thank my family for supporting me through everything, and the International Good Neighbor Council for guiding me through the responsibility of wearing the crown.”
She also offered special thanks to Claudia Lopez, who, she noted, played a key role in helping her pursue several major projects during her reign.
As Evelyn Dominguez steps into the next chapter of her life, she leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, humility, and leadership. With her sights set on higher education, continued service, and future pageant opportunities, her journey is far from over.
May her path forward be as impactful and inspiring as the year she spent wearing the crown.