Female athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities participated on Sept. 16, 2017, in a “Miss America”-style pageant. The third annual Miss Sweetheart Special Needs Pageant was held in Lakeway and featured contestants competing in formal wear, party wear, Sunday dresses, a “pretty in pink” category and an interview.
Judges included Austin Interim Police Chief Brian Manley, Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, Travis County Constable Carlos Lopez and Round Rock Assistant Police Chief Alain Babin.