Gowns grace Texas Rose Festival, opens Thursday in Tyler
(WorldNews Sport)

TYLER, Texas (AP) - The big reveal always sets off a standing ovation and a chorus of oohs and aahs. The Tyler Morning Telegraph reports the climactic moment takes place near the end of the Texas Rose Festival Queen`s Coronation, the formal presentation on stage of the rose queen and her court. After the court members have their moment in the spotlight comes the much anticipated entrance of the rose queen. It is the first time the public sees the queen in her gown. The show stopper is the gown`s flowing train. Typically about 6 feet wide and 16 feet long, the train is covered with beads, sequins, rhinestones and iridescent crystal jewels that sparkle under the stage lights. The train`s...