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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181. Prayer is the most powerful and I speak from experience. Shame to those who write and say anything negative to a human being who is in need of prayer and healing no matter what. Karma is the keeper of those who has negative and disrespectful actions. Be kind. Emilio, and his family and loved ones, we will pray for her healthy return and healing.

Posted at 12:31PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Bobo

182. Emilio was a great singer. Everyone needs to keep him in their prayers and ya'll can go to www.hermannmemorial.org to check for updates. dont believe what others are saying because they may be makin it up or they hear the wrong thing. this is the hospitals website.

Posted at 4:10PM on Mar 28th 2008 by yoli

183. May God bless Emilio and his family. My neighbors were Texans and introduced me to Tejano music. Emilio is a very talented artist. I hope he pulls through.. My thoughts and prayers are wtih Emilio and his family.

Posted at 4:36PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Blondie

184. God speed to Emilio...please continue praying for recovery and for his family that they be strong during this difficult time ...We love Emiio in Victoria,Texas

Posted at 5:29PM on Mar 28th 2008 by Christy Vela

185. I've never had the opportunity to see Emilio personally but I LOVE his music!!!!!!!! He is a wonderful entertainer, an from what I understand, an even more wonderful human being. My family an I have all been praying for him and his family, and we wish him a speedy recovery. Wiyh God all thiings are possible.........I am living proof. Please keep the Faith and keep a positive attitude. Maybe after his recovery, Emilio can make a trip to Tennessee.....that would be a dream come true!!!!! Go Bless, Joyce

Posted at 2:25PM on Mar 29th 2008 by joyce from tennessee

186. Emilio....Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. May God bless you and we wish you a full recovery. Oh, and to all the "ignorant racist remarks" remember.....WE DIDN'T CROSS THE BORDERS...THE BORDERS CROSSED US. It is nice to know that we (HISPANICS) have a beautiful culture and we know how to embrace it.

"if you have faith as small as a seed...Nothing will be impossible for you."---Matthewa 17:20

Posted at 9:27AM on Mar 30th 2008 by DALLAS74

187. Emilio, Get Well Soon, You Are In All My Prayers

Posted at 10:05AM on Mar 31st 2008 by Tejanita760

188. Emilio, God is strong and YOu are strong. And i pray for you, your family, and all of us, YOUR FANS. May you pull thru this awful nightmare at this time. And may you also return as strong, if not stronger than before. I am originally from Lubbock, Tx, now in the Dallas area, but you are great everywhere you are and go. And your band Rio. I am 53 years old, hispanic woman that survived a heart attack, and a stroke in 2007 within 5 months. I am here, doctors do miracles. But GOD above is looking down on us. And he will help you in this be the mighty Emilio again. Hold on, and we are all behind you all in a single file today, tomorrow, and always. To your family god give you all strength and to your children: you dad will be home soon and get better everyday. My prayers are with you all! God bless, Minerba

Posted at 2:48PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Minerba Baldoza

189. Loving God,send the spirit of healing upon Emilio & his family. I also pray for the Doctors & Nurses & anybody else that are taking care of him at the Hosp. And for the rest of group Rio, I pray for all, that God will give strength & love during this difficult time. Keep the faith,I love you all and everybody in Victoria,Texas is praying for you my brothers & sisters.God Loves you, Amen,Amen.
Lord I ask forgiveness for all those negative persons, Forgive them for they don't know what they say or do
God Bless the Navaira Family, Janie C. Lopez

Posted at 3:17PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Janie C. Lopez

190. I love Emilio & groupo Rio very much! Emilio would help anyone at anytime! He is just that kind of person! Emilio and Selena went on tour together and became great friends! Before we lost Selena! I have been Emilio's fan for a very long time! I am talking bout many years!!! So please I ask of any one reading my comments Please Pray for him!!!

Thank you all!!!
Dede from AZ

Posted at 11:11PM on Mar 31st 2008 by DEDE

191. hurts to know that bad things happen to good people my prayers are with you emilio and your love ones keep the faith Dios es muy grande and god does answer prayers

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 1st 2008 by blanca

192. HEY GUYS I JUST READ ON WOAI.COM THAT EMILIO IS AWAKE !!! GREAT NEWS TO ALL US EMILIO FANS!!

Posted at 10:05PM on Apr 1st 2008 by Elizabeth

193. Goodness I cannot believe people like WTF still exist. HISPANICS are the people who make this world more tolerable you retard!! Its people that are so ignorant like you who are screwing you this world!

Posted at 10:06PM on Apr 1st 2008 by A true Hispanic and proud!

194. 9 years ago I had an aneurysm and then during surgery a stroke. I was in a coma for 3 weeks; the stroke caused blindness and paralysis on my left side. Today I am fully recovered because God allowed me to fully participate in my rehabilitation. In the hospital they said 1. I would not survive. 2. turn off life support 3. if I survived I would not be able to walk or talk.

Here I am kicking butt. I dance salsa and I returned to my job as a financial executive. There is hope for Emilio as long as he has the will to work on his recuperation and the faith in God to sustain him. I wish him well.

Posted at 3:14PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by MonaB

195. Our prayers are with you and your Family, Get well Emilio

Posted at 10:08PM on Apr 2nd 2008 by Emilio Montalvo

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