Provided by United SupermarketsLUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The United Family is excited to host the 2026 Texas Watermelon Queen at two Market Street locations in Lubbock on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, giving guests an opportunity to meet her, take photos and learn more about the Texas watermelon industry.

Miss Lorelai Hill was named 2026 Texas Watermelon Queen at the Texas Watermelon Association's annual convention.

As Texas Watermelon Queen, Hill serves as an ambassador for the Texas watermelon industry, advocating for growers and sharing the sweetness and value of Texas-grown watermelons with communities across the state."Serving as the 2026 Texas Watermelon Queen is truly one of the greatest honors of my life. Being entrusted to represent an industry rooted in tradition, resilience and family legacy means more to me than I can put into words," Hill said.