TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA) - Taylor Davis, Miss Texas USA, visited Texarkana Arkansas Middle School on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for Girl Empowerment Day.

Davis currently lives in Dallas, but is a native of Texarkana.

“I was born in Texarkana, Texas and a lot of my family live on the Arkansas side so it has always been very dear to my heart. This is not unfamiliar to me so it just feels like home,” said Davis.

The beauty queen spoke with students, staff and community members about her platform, “Hail Mary.” She says it’s all about empowering young women to embrace courage and confidence.

“I preach Hail Mary mentality because sometimes that leap of faith is all that’s required to accomplish an amazing goal. Because sometimes we are just too scared to release themselves from the fear of failure and

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