Tejano Star Emilio Navaira Critical After Crash

Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira was critically injured after his band's bus crashed in Houston.

Navaira and his band Rio had performed at a Houston nightclub on Saturday night. Cops say around 5:00 AM Sunday the band's bus slammed into traffic barrels on Interstate 610 northbound in Bellaire, a posh area west of downtown Houston.

Navaira is currently in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital. His brother Raul was also injured in the wreck, along with several other members of the band.

The 45-year-old Navaira and Rio have released more than a dozen albums. "Acuerdate" won the 2003 Grammy for best Tejano album.

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151. I think it's sad that people have to lead their lives with ignorant thoughts like "mexicans are what makes this world a bad place"... whether emilio was mexican or not, he's still a human being. He still has feelings and a family just like the rest of us. I mean honestly... could you imagine if that was your mom or dad??? I honestly couldn't be heartless and say "well i'm glad he/she was in an accident cause white people are what makes this world a bad place"... so lets set aside the difference in race... HE'S STILL HUMAN. So i think that the people that are leaving stupid comments should keep that in mind. And give him the respect he deserves. He didn't make his living crossing the border (he was born in san antonio) he didn't make his living selling drugs... he made it by doing what he does best and thats singing. and just because he happens to be hispanic and little bit weathier than you 'WTF' does't mean he's a bad person. And another thing... i think it's hillarious how some ignorant people can say the worst things about mexicans & hispanics but yet... they're quick to eat our food. Taco...Enchiladas...Burritos anyone?

Posted at 7:38PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Isabella

152. My prayers and thoughts are with Mr. Navaira, his family and fellow band mates.
God speed.

Posted at 7:41PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Karen E. Lara-Batchelder

153. We are huge fans of Emilio!! We love you and San Antonio is praying for you to come out of the a coma!!

Posted at 7:45PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Rene

154. Aunt Flo:
Please keep your negativity to yourself. This is no place for such comments.

Posted at 10:03PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Karen E. Lara-Batchelder

155. FAITH IS WAT WILL KEEP HIM STRONG AND ALIVE.. I WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY WELLNESS.. AND REMEMBER WITH GOD ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.. BE STRONG AND U WILL SEE HIS WILL OUT GO HIS INJURIES..... MUCH LUV

Posted at 10:32PM on Mar 26th 2008 by abby garza

156. God is so amazing and powerful, he is at work here, god bless emilio and his family and especially his children,
my prayers are with you all and keep the faith, god can change bad situations and i pray he will bring emilio back to us as he was and better!!! Tejano Proud!!!

Posted at 10:35PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Roni

157. My prayers go out to all the family members,and everyone involved in this accident. God bless and wishes for a speedy recovery. You have made many beautiful and extremely fun memories for my husband and I !!!! We (I) don't dance well. THANK YOU ;0) Sending Lots of Love your way from Las Vegas oooxxx's...

Posted at 10:40PM on Mar 26th 2008 by Debbie Woo

158. Chinga tu madre Richard rrr (commnet 73) My prayers go out to Emilio, grupo Rio, and Emilio's family. May God be with you.

Posted at 10:41PM on Mar 26th 2008 by F. Valdez

159. I saw the accident when I was on my way to spend Easter with my family. At that time I had no idea it was Emilio. I just saw a bus and figured it was just some random person who lost control while they were driving. It wasn't until the next say that I found out it was Emilio in that bus. My prayers go out to him and his family. Such a talented man.

Posted at 12:35AM on Mar 27th 2008 by Emily

160. Emilio you are in our prayers. He has preformed fantastic shows and makes a living off what most people only dream of doing. I recently saw him at a tribute for Freddy Fender and thought he was fantastic and his message was so heartfelt. My prayers go to his family as well for i know what it is to exprience such tragedy and can only send support that there are others around wishing him all the best.


For those who are so ignorant to make such a statement as the one below let me just say that you have no place in this world at all. These hispanics, such as myself, you are so quick to degrade are probably more involved in your everday life than you think. May god aid you in your stupidity and remind you that the world we live in now works together when people such as yourself are excluded and only contains chaos and hate because of people like you. You could not possibly contribute anything to society that could possibly make you better than anyone else.

Posted at 4:28AM on Mar 27th 2008 by MHG

161. FOR ALL THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW EMILIO HE IS A GREAT ENTERTAINER. HIM AND HIS BROTHER ARE FANTASTIC ON STAGE. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO EMILIO AND HIS FAMILY. HE NOT ONLY IS A ENTERTAINER BUT A VERY GIVING MAN. EACH YEAR HE HAS A CHARITY FOR KIDS. PLEASE ALL PRAY FOR THIS MAN'S RECOVERY! GOD BLESS YOU EMILIO AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Posted at 10:42AM on Mar 27th 2008 by EMILIO FAN

162. It's sad to read how arrogant people can be when placing comments. This isn't myspace. Grammy award winning Emilio Navaira, that's all that needs to be said. A true legend in the music industry in general. God bless him, the rest of the band members injured and his family.

Posted at 11:09AM on Mar 27th 2008 by Mari

163. It's a shame that some people are leaving such negative comments!! Shame on you, if you don't have anything nice to say shut your ugly trap!! Emilio and all his family/band members are in my prayers, hope to see them all performing very soon. God bless you all, may God bring your health back to you very soon. Love you Emilio keep on fighting brother. We are praying for you here in Houston, Tx. Que Diosito te devuelva tu salud hermano!!!

Posted at 12:09PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Blanca

164. I love his music and I can't believe this sad news. He IS a very talented singer who's been around for many years now. My prayers are with him, his family and the members of his band.
May the Lord almighty hear all our prayers and bring him to full recovery to show his power and mercy. To those who are feeling hate and negative feelings and who sadly have the courage to post them, please take the time to reflect on how fragil our life is and that in one instant it can be taken away. Hopefully somewhere deep down in your heart you've done some GOOD in your life that you'll be remembered with good comments and happy memories. Hopefully your time on earth may not have been a life full of sorrow, bitterness and sadness. Be happy, Life is short and above all, GOD still loves you!!

Posted at 1:08PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Preciosa

165. I love his music and I'm sad to hear the news about his accident.
My prayers are with him, his family and his band members. May the Lord Almighty hear our prayers and show his mercy and his power upon him. It's sad to read negative negative comments, specially at a time like this. Life is fragil and ANYONE can be be here one minute and not the next, therefore, for you out there who think that Hispanics are the worse, let me tell you that because of those Hispanics you underestimate so much this country is running. They're the ones picking up the crops, cleaning our schools, our hospitals, cooking our food at the restaurant and let's not forget the rest who have had a chance to an education are running the Goverment and state agencies. Your negativity only shows your jealousy of those who have succeded in life and have been blessed with wealth and recognition. But w/ all that, GOD still loves you!

Posted at 1:10PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Preciosa

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