Third times a charm for the 5’10’’ brown haired, hazel eyed beauty. Bobbie Jo Compton is 35 years old and has been married to the love of her life, Chuck for 8 years. Bobbie Jo and Chuck have two beautiful children, Logan (7) and Lauren (5).

The competition was held at the Carroll High School Theatre on June 28, 2008. Bobbie Jo competed with 27 delegates from across the Lone Star State in Interview, Swimwear and Eveningwear. Mrs. Texas won a custom evening gown from Crown Couture, an entire wardrobe for her time at Mrs. America from Alberto Makali, the official “Mrs. Texas” necklace from Ballerina Jewelers, plus much more.

Bobbie Jo will travel to Tucson, Arizona from August 25th – September 3rd, 2008 to represent Texas in the Mrs. America Pageant, the only nationally televised and recognized pageant for married women. Established in 1977, this National Competition is devoted to proving that America's 60 million married women are extraordinarily poised, articulate, hard-working and versatile.

Runners-up Included:
1st Runner-up Cindy Mokry Mrs. Austin
2nd Runner-up Lauree Martin Mrs. Houston
3rd Runner up Elizabeth Godsy Mrs. Capital of Texas
4th runner-up BJ Ryan Mrs. Waller Co.

Rounding out the Top Twelve:
Sonya Apple
Keri Thomas
Bequi Lueck
Sarah Swindell
Zerena Jess-Huff
Kate York
Zully Wood

The following awards were also presented:
Mrs. Congeniality Sally Mesa
Contestants Choice Bobbie Jo Compton
Photogenic Sarah Swindell
Marriage Longevity Sheila Berthelsen
Ambassador Award Stephanie Gaurotte
Director's Award Sally Mesa
Ticket Sales Award Sonya Apple
Memory Book Award Lauree Martin
Career Achievement Katherine George
Best Smile Terri Richardson
Preliminary Interview Bobbie Jo Compton
Preliminary Fitness Bobbie Jo Compton
Preliminary Evening Gown Cindy Mokry
Non-Finalist Fitness Elizabeth Popeck
Non-Finalist Interview Katherine George
Non-Finalist Evening Gown Sheila Berthelsen
Community Service Mary Jimenez

CONTACT: Tracy Crist, Executive Producer of 2008 Mrs. Texas Pageant, 785-539-5727 or visit our website at www.MrsTexas.net