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

Here’s a list of facts you probably didn’t know about the Queen of Tejano Music, famous for hits such as “Como La Flor,” “Amor Prohibido” and “Bidi Bidi

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

Yolanda Saldívar, left, is serving a life sentence at the Patrick L. O'Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas, for the shooting death of Tejano music star Selena, right. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Paul Howell, Houston Chronicle via AP) Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP, left, and Paul Howell/Houston Chronicle via AP

This is an iconic song in Selena’s career. In the song’s video, which blends flamenco and ranchero genres, Selena wears a white, shining dress. The attire became one of her most famous looks because she wore it also at the Grammy Awards ceremony when she won in 1994.

Pérez, fans and musicians continue to celebrate her life, music and legacy. Dana Cortez, host of The Dana Cortez Show on Mix 96.5, said Selena’s influence has lasted across generations, inspiring countless artists and fans.

Texas has denied parole for Yolanda Saldívar who killed Selena in 1995. How old was Saldívar when she killed Selena? When did Selena die?

Three decades after the singer’s passing, the influence of Selena Quintanilla still pulses through the heart of Latino culture. Here in Dallas-Fort Worth, there will be lots of events in honor of the Queen of Tejano Music.

HOUSTON — The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez was denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer at a Texas motel in 1995, the state’s parole board announced Thursday.

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

Selena keyboardist Joe Ojeda and producer Guy Roche remember the late Queen of Tejano 30 years after she was murdered at 23 by her fan club president, Yolanda Saldívar, on March 31, 1995.