Meet Your 2026 Starr County Fair Queen!

Aubrey is the 16 year-old daughter of Rigoberto and Roxanne Benitez and a junior at Rio Grande City High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society and is enrolled in Pre-AP, AP, and dual-enrollment courses. She is representing her school as a Rattler Varsity Cheerleader for the third consecutive year, and also serves as Treasurer for the Class of 2027.

Aubrey serves as both a Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador and a MyPlate Ambassador, which she advocates for nutrition education. She has delivered youth-focused presentations and led community initiatives that promote well-being. An active member of the Vaquero 4-H Club, Aubrey has demonstrated leadership through her service as Secretary, 1st Vice President, and 3rd Vice President, and currently serves as a Delegate. She also holds the position of Starr County 4-H Council Parliamentarian. Her diverse 4-H projects include arts and crafts, photography, horticulture, agricultural identification, skillathon, fine arts, educational presentation, and food challenge.

She also exhibits rabbits and goats. In addition, Aubrey is an active Rio FFA member, competing in floriculture, plant identification, Creed speaking, poster contests, and the RGVLS basket contest. Aubrey aspires to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a career as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

We are so proud to have Aubrey represent our fair as the 2026 Starr County Fair Queen!