“Se nos están acabando.” We are losing them, said San Antonio accordionist Juan Tejeda, in summing up the passing this week of famed conjunto accordionist Ruben Vela. Vela, who started performing at ...

Ruben Vela Sr., 76, of Edinburg, Texas died April 9 in McAllen, Texas. Mr. Vela was born in Edinburg, Texas. He was formerly of the Yakima Valley. Survivors include eight children, Maggie Castro, ...

SAN ANTONIO – Embattled Bexar County Sheriff's Office Deputy Chief Ruben Vela was terminated Wednesday, days after the one-time jail administrator was cleared to return to work after being suspended.

This year, the annual Tejano Conjunto Festival en San Antonio pays tribute to one of its own. Rubén Vela, the renowned accordionist who died in March, is the subject of an all-star tribute during the ...