Selena fans show off their photos of themselves with the Queen of Tejano

Sophie Garcia, Houston This was at Guadalupe Plaza. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I hold that deep in my heart. I mean she treated you like family. She was goofy and that's what I loved about her. But her laugh, I loved to hear it. I don’t get much Selena stuff that they sell after her death because I have my memories. That is all I need. less Sophie Garcia, Houston This was at Guadalupe Plaza. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I hold that deep in my heart. I mean she treated you like family. She was goofy and that's what I loved about her. ... more Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 56 Caption Close Selena fans show off their photos of themselves with the Queen of Tejano 1 / 56 Back to Gallery

On the 25-year anniversary of her death on March 31, 1995, Selena remains a potent force, and a source of emotion, for many fans.

Through the years, they've collected memorabilia, dug up photos and preserved her legacy. Each person has a unique story and connection to the singer.

Here, they share photos and memories -- fotos y recuerdos -- of a star on the brink of greatness.

See our extensive collection of Selena stories at the Preview from the Houston Chronicle site.

Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. Follow him on Twitter. Get experts’ picks for concerts, kids’ stuff, fine arts, movies and more by subscribing to the Preview entertainment newsletter.