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#Selena50: Tributes to the ‘Queen of Tejano’ pour in from Houstonians, worldwide

Ana Gonzalez, Digital Content Producer

Tags: Selena, Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla, Features, Social Media
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HOUSTON – Tribute posts flooded social media sites from users all over Houston and around the world on what would have been Selena’s 50th birthday.

With “#SelenaDay” and “Selena50″ trending, many users who remember her mainly for her music, her unique style, and influence in today’s music artists, while others credit her for her impact in the Mexican-American community in honor of National Selena Day, a Texas holiday declared by George W. Bush, who was governor at the time.

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Read the tributes people on social media posted below:

What memories do you have of Selena? Tell us in the comments below.

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About the Author

A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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