A young Marine with ties to North Texas has died.
CBS News Texas has confirmed that Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin Melendez, who was from Grapevine, recently died. Military officials have not said whether his death happened in combat.
Colleyville ISD officials said Melendez was a 2024 graduate of Grapevine High School but did not release additional details.
Coach remembers discipline and consistency
Andrew Martinez, who coached Melendez on the Grapevine High School cross country team for three years and taught him English during his senior year, remembered him fondly…