Brownsville police officer who also works as a Tejano singer was named Entertainer of the Year

A Brownsville woman is living both her dreams.

As an officer of the Brownsville Police Department, Ruby Anne Perez patrols the streets.

“I love my job so much,” Perez said. “A lot of women say, ‘If you can be a police officer, do you think I can, too?’ And I say, ‘Yes.'”

As a Tejano singer, Perez was named Best Entertainer of the Year at the 6th Annual All-Star Music Awards.

Perez hopes her pursuit of the two loves of her life will inspire others.

“Try to achieve whatever you want in life because we only live once,” Perez said.

Perez has worked for the Brownsville Police Department for 20 years and is now a senior patrol officer. She says she started singing as a little girl after being inspired by several artists.

She is no stranger to the main stage, as she frequently performs during the Charro Days celebrations.

You can also find her music on various platforms including Spotify.

“It’s so surreal when you hear it on the radio because I never expected my music to be so popular,” Perez said. “So it’s really inspiring.”

When she’s not patrolling the streets or singing, Perez is a wife, mother and grandmother.

Perez is now thinking about retirement.

Until she gives up her gun and badge, she will continue to work as a Tejano singer on the side.

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