Selena Quintanilla, known as the 'Queen of Tejano Music,' was fatally shot on March 31, 1995, when she was just 23

The woman who has served nearly three decades in prison for killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole by a Texas board

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — It has been 30 years since Selena's death. Selena Quintanilla was a Mexican-American music icon who captured the hearts of millions, known as the Queen of Tejano music. According to Billboard, Selena is said to be one of the most influential artists of all time, especially here in the Coastal Bend.

Another Selena Quintanilla film seemed excessive — until Suzette, drummer of Los Dinos and sister of the slain star, entered the chat.

The Queen of Tejano Music. Mexican Madonna. Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, or maybe just Selena. However you remember her, the legendary Corpus Christi-raised singer would have turned 54 in 2025 ...

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In the 1997 Selena film, Edward James Olmos played Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father, and Jennifer Lopez gave life to the tejano music icon. Now, the two are teaming up once again in a new project, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer announced on social media.

This combination of photos shows Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas, left, and Tejano music star Selena posing in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 7, 1995. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP, left, and Paul Howell,/Houston Chronicle via AP)

A festival in Dallas is celebrating the late Tejano superstar Selena, featuring live music, shopping, food, and art. The event includes performances by Latin artists and a Selena talent contest.