SAN ANTONIO – More than two decades after her murder, popular Tejano singer Selena is still racking up awards.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday the singer would be part of the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame 2016 class.
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"I am honored to welcome these five extraordinary women into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame,” said Abbott. “Whether in public service, the arts, business or education, these leaders have inspired generations of Texans to reach new heights, achieve new goals and elevate the Lone Star State. I would like to thank each of the honorees and their families for their enduring contributions to the State of Texas.”
Selena was a Grammy-award winning artist and widely known at the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
She began performing at the age of 9 and, in 1993, won her only Grammy.
Less than two years later, she was killed at a Corpus Christi motel by her fan club president.
Her albums have sold millions since her death, and she continues to inspire a new generation of Tejano music fans.
The induction ceremony for the 2016 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame honorees will be held on the campus of Texas Woman’s University on Oct. 21, 2016.
Also included in this year’s class: Emma Carter Browning, aviation; Susie Hitchcock-Hall, business; Ginger Kerrick, science, technology, engineering and math; and Dr. Renu Khator, public service.