Gabriel Hernandez said that while faith, family, food, the arts and community often come to mind when he thinks of Mexican culture, music is what means the most to him personally.
Hernandez is the grandson of the late Jesse and Juanita “Jenny” Hernandez from the Romero family, who were both longtime residents of La Yarda, and his family lived there until the 1951 flood, which destroyed the Mexican American ...
Farms and heritage sites across the Kaw Valley will welcome visitors in October for the annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour, offering hands-on experiences, local food and a behind-the-scenes look at the region’s diverse agricultural landscape.
This year, there will be 33 farms and six heritage sites participating in the tour, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 5, from ...
Lawrence residents have purchased more than $750 worth of school supplies through the Lawrence Municipal Court’s “School Supplies for Fines” program.
Now in its third year, the program allows participants who have outstanding fines to bring $15 worth of approved school supplies and the receipt to the court in exchange for a $50 credit toward fines for traffic infractions or parking tickets.
The ...
Douglas County commissioners have approved the location for a new fire station in northwestern Lawrence, aiming to close coverage gaps and improve emergency response times in the area.
On Wednesday, county commissioners voted 4-0, with Commissioner Shannon Reid absent, to approve 555 Stoneridge Drive as the location for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical’s new fire station, also known as “Station 6.” ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will consider joining a regional emergency resource-sharing agreement designed to streamline aid across Kansas and Missouri counties during disasters.
The agreement the commission will consider joining is called the Kansas City Regional Resource Sharing Agreement, and it's intended to improve the coordination of emergency resources, personnel and services from ...
Community members can support Douglas County fire departments during cardiac emergencies by downloading a mobile app that alerts nearby individuals when someone needs help.
The mobile app, PulsePoint, is a free tool that connects users with real-time emergency alerts in their area. It allows Douglas County residents to assist individuals experiencing cardiac emergencies before professional first responders ...
