New Selena mural decorates Alamo Candy building in San Antonio

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
New mural celebrating San Antonio's love for Selena
New mural celebrating San Antonio's love for Selena

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're planning a getaway to San Antonio this summer, you may want to check out the new Selena mural.

The mural is painted on the side of the Alamo Candy building located on I-10 at Hildebrand.

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Alan Calvo, 32, is the artist behind the mural. He says his late father, Alberto Calvo, was his inspiration.

Alan said his father was a popular radio personality in San Antonio for years, and during his career he met several celebrities, including Selena.

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