From Zacatecas to Kansas Dreaming of a Better Life
The Herrera family of Garden City embodies immigrant perseverance. Jorge and Martha Herrera left rural Zacatecas for Los Angeles then Kansas, facing legal hurdles and long hours to build a future for their children. With community help, Jorge earned a concrete foreman role, secured residency, and now they pursue citizenship while their children pursue education and careers.
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Herreras
Herrera
Zacatecas
Mexico
Martha
Los Angles
Jorge Jr
Los Angeles
Liseth
North Hollywood
Ulysses
Scott City
Jorge
Janice Thome
Garden City
Dominican Sisters Ministry of Presence
Thome
Kansas
Angel
Sam Brownback
United States
Jorge Herrera
John Roberts
St. Dominic Catholic School
U.S. Marines
Gerardo
Jesus
Finney County Library
U.S
Bridal Show Brings Vendors Food and Fashion to Garden City
Garden City Bridal Show showcased interior decor, home decorations, and a variety of foods from Samy's Steakhouse with Executive Chef Steve Tzul ready to feed attendees. Brides to be, including Jade Carabajal with April 28 wedding plans, browsed jewelry and dresses modeled by local women as Telegram Advertising Director Robin Phelan planned next year’s event amid crowds of 500 to 1,000.
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Davis
Samy’s Steakhouse
Steve Tzul
Tzul
Garden City
Jade Carabajal
Carabajal
Margaret Baughman
Little Britches
Moodz
Baughman
Telegram
Robin Phelan
Dodge City
Immigrant's path to opportunity fuels Kansas story
Bertha Mendoza from Chihuahua left a farm for the U S to seek education and work opportunities. She earned a master's and now serves Kansas State University in Garden City while supporting immigration reforms. Mendoza emphasizes hard work, education, and health care as keys for immigrants to contribute to southwest Kansas.
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Bertha Mendoza
America
Chihuahua
Mexico
U.S
Ciudad Juarez
US Department of State
Jose Mendoza
Arizona
Kansas
IBP
Kansas State University Research and Extension
Garden City
Mendoza
Kansas State University
From high school to law school Najera’s path to public service
Najera, a Deerfield native, credits a high school teacher Seth Dinius for sparking his interest in democracy. He rose from Garden City Community College student body vice president to president, spearheaded a tobacco-fee initiative, and now interns for State Sen. Love while preparing for law school at KU. He aims to be a voice for young, underserved people and to inspire others in his community.
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Deerfield
Seth Dinius
USC 216
Najera
GCCC
Stu
Washburn
University of Kansas
Garden City
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Lauren We
Phelan
Gerardo Holguin
Mattie Silva
Garden City High School
Great Bend
USS
Garden City Community College
Auren Wood
Love
Phi Delta Theta
Topeka
MARS
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