Ana Lorena Ochoa Torres’s family is still searching for answers in Bakersfield Next week marks one year since Ana Lorena Ochoa Torres disappeared in Bakersfield her family is renewing their call for answers Loved ones say it’s completely out of character for the 54-year-old mother to leave without a word knows something that could bring her home.Ana Lorena who is also listed as Ana Lorena Barboza in the official missing persons bulletin from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Her family reported her missing shortly after describing her as deeply connected and communicative They say that detail raises serious concerns and are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help and I’m saying this because the detective told me he did,” said Beatrice Gasset The Kern Secret Witness Program is currently offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to answers in the case To honor Ana Lorena and continue raising awareness her family is inviting the public to a prayer gathering and community walk to distribute missing person posters Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter by her side on Monday grew up on the family farm where she developed an unshakable work ethic she dreamed beyond the boundaries of her rural upbringing determined to make a difference in the lives of those she loved With a heart full of ambition and generosity Her selflessness showed early on when she saved her first eight paychecks to purchase a dining room table and chairs for her parents "This is just the beginning." And not only to family and friends but also to strangers She was a passionate supporter of The Salvation Army and never hesitated to lend a helping hand where it was needed most.  Lorena found immense joy in life's simple pleasures never turned down an opportunity to try a new restaurant After years of caution due to health concerns she was thrilled to celebrate her 90th birthday by dining out with her beloved daughter savoring every moment (and every bite of biscuits and gravy) during their two-and-a-half-hour meal she surprised everyone with her newfound love for Taco Bell nachos and cheese to playfully convince Donna it was part of a balanced diet.  always bringing her family together through laughter and fun She loved playing board games and made friendly competition out of Christmas Bingo every year She most recently was taught how to play Trouble by her great grandsons she had a knack for making the ordinary special—most notably convincing her family that Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese was homemade a well-kept secret she carried with a mischievous smile for more than 30 years.  Travel was another of Lorena’s great passions she explored breathtaking destinations from the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore to the iconic sights of Paris One of the most cherished adventures of her lifetime was a journey to the Holy Land an experience she held close to her heart.  Lorena was the proud former owner of the La Ja 15 Cocktail Lounge She later served in dietary services at Community Hospital Her time at the elementary school brought her immense joy—she loved interacting with the children and often shared humorous stories from the cafeteria making it a tradition to bake each staff member a birthday cake She was a woman who cared deeply and lived fully Louis de Montfort Catholic Church and lived her faith through her actions always offering love and generosity to those around her.  and Victoria Hittinger (Ryan); six great-grandchildren and many cherished nieces and nephews.  She is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Archie James Shumar; her parents; and six siblings and generosity will live on in the hearts of those she touched She will be deeply missed but forever remembered.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 am on Monday Eulogy will be delivered at 11:00 prior to the beginning of the service at the church Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.  Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 6060 Castleway West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46250 (https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/indiana).  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Renowned chef Lorena Garcia is among dozens of culinary stars urging Congress to protect funding for food assistance, warning that proposed budget cuts could devastate millions of American families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Garcia — who owns the CHICA restaurant, has competed on Top Chef, and is a published author — signed a letter to lawmakers alongside Rachael Ray, Jeremy Ford, Allen Susser, and other chefs, calling on Congress to maintain SNAP funding in the upcoming Farm Bill "When we talk about nearly 14 million kids facing hunger in America that is a huge number—and that includes families here in Florida fighting hunger is one of the most important causes for me." The plea comes as House Republicans propose $230 billion in cuts to the U.S Department of Agriculture over the next decade A competing Senate proposal includes $1 billion in cuts.  If enacted, the reductions could strip benefits entirely from the more than three million Floridians who rely on SNAP. Nationwide, the average household could lose around $1,000 per year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities who was born in Venezuela and became a U.S said her personal experiences with hunger fuel her advocacy "I see a whole generation in my country that has lost about 20 pounds because of hunger," she said "When I became an American and I swore the flag The bipartisan Farm Bill remains under negotiation in Congress Advocates hope the chefs' influence will help sway lawmakers to preserve vital nutritional support With great sorrow I report that Lorena Beeman After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Education at the UNM College of Nursing caring for patients with cardiac and critical illness She spent time studying with the renowned heart surgeon and used that experience in her work with the development of a heart transplantation program at Presbyterian Hospital she went to work at UNM Hospital where she held several positions especially taking pride in the development and management of the learning simulation lab that allows health care providers to develop hands-on skills in life-saving techniques she served as Director of Clinical Education Lorena was also a leader outside her hospital work being active in the local chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Mary Lorena Holland Threatt was born in Tattnall County and returned to the Lord Jesus Christ from Alpharetta she married Enman Threatt and began a life together in Augusta while maintaining both of their roots in Tattnall County They made a home in Augusta and raised two children and were married for over fifty-six years She attended Hillview School and Collins High School in Tattnall County She joined the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust in 1955 and worked for it and its successors she left Georgia Railroad to work with her husband operating Enman’s Pure/ Enman’s Union 76 and E&E Electric between 1969 and 1977 She then returned to the bank until retiring January 2000 Lorena was an active member of the First Primitive Baptist Church of Augusta serving at various times as church treasurer and president of the Bertha McGowan Ladies’ Circle She was a member of the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Quarter Century Club and the TOPS Club GA #429 (Augusta) serving in various officer roles in both organizations Lorena was preceded in death by her husband Annie Belle Holland Kicklighter and Rose Ella Holland Sikes Lorena is survived by her son and daughter-in-law She is also survived by her three grandchildren Joseph (Joe) Threatt and his wife Jamie Threatt Diane Threatt Eckel and her husband Chris Eckel and Rachel Threatt Miller and her husband Matt Miller She is also survived by her four great-grandchildren Emma Claire Threatt Lorena is also survived by her sister-in-law Linda Holland She is also survived by a number of nieces Mama is now peacefully with the Lord Jesus Christ Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park please consider contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org,1.800.272.3900) honoring her sister Annie Belle as Mama always requested on her birthday The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M passed away in her home with loving family members present following years of undiagnosed cancer passing away within two months of the diagnosis Utah to Alma Lewis and Julia Wilson Thomas "To thine own self be true" embodied how Lorie lived her life She was a very strong woman and always pushed her envelope in gaining additional knowledge One of her more memorable trips was traveling to Peru to see in person archaeological sites in that country She was writing a novel set amongst the Inca people with the backdrop of the old polygonal construction in Cuzco Lorie studied a plethora of different subjects such as eastern philosophy studying and attending all the plays of Shakespeare and studying his life She directed several community plays such as "The Hasty Heart" wrote and directed a prequel to "Phantom of the Opera" Lorie had a very strong testimony of Jesus Christ the Book of Mormon and lived her life according to the gospel as taught to her by her father and mother Lorie sacrificed and suffered a lot in the upbringing of a rather large family In spite of severe back pain due to a fall from a tree as a child plus five more from a later marriage in the family She loved all of her children dearly and of these she gave birth to six girls and three boys She contributed for over 20 years to raising food for our small community when her husband was called on a priesthood mission to manage the Short Creek community garden to help in providing the necessities of life besides food she helped work in the family stucco business and she was a professional seamstress at the Barco sewing plant in town in hospitality and also took jobs out of town as a live-in caretaker for invalids all over southern Utah being away from her children for months at a time Lorie took a job at the Mojave Community College in Colorado City She really enjoyed the job of working with the books and interacting with the students for 20 years She then retired and enjoyed spending time with her loving family and sister wives Esther and Dena Young Chatwin Lorie is survived by her loving sister wife 58 biological grandchildren and 60 biological great-grandchildren Five more children from a later marriage in the family considered Lorie their mother as well: Carl Many other children considered her their mother and grandmother also All are welcome to attend Lorie's viewing and funeral on Friday This viewing will be followed by her services at the same location Then internment at the Isaac Carling Memorial Cemetery at 320 E This will be followed by a luncheon back at the Holm Memorial building A slide show during the luncheon will be presented and if time permits some more of Lorie's favorite songs can be shared by family members Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to sign Lorie's online guest book Obituaries may be sent to obits@stgnews.com Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Receive Sunday Local Offers Coupons from St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Monday the 17th of February 2025 at Southwood Lutheran Church in Lincoln Memorials are suggested to be given to the American Heart Association or to Southwood NE and attended Long Island High School in Long Island The couple made their home first in Kearney and York before Richard died in December of 2009 Her work life began as a secretary and a live-in Nanny before meeting her husband When her children were older she worked at the Hooper Care Center as a CSN and then in-home healthcare for various Hooper residents Lori enjoyed starting home remodeling projects but not necessarily finishing them Her grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her tremendous joy Her dog Minnie held a very special place in her heart and visited her at Tabitha frequently Left to cherish her memory are Lisa Bergstraesser Madyson Schnase; Great Grandchildren Cosette Ryan and Cyprus Ryan Lori was a good friend to our mother/mother-in-law Opal She had a kind and loving heart and will long be remembered All trouble and pain behind her; reaching forward in that high calling Sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time Lori was a lovely person and always had a good story to tell She is now resting comfortably in her Lord’s arms Wishing peace & comfort to all at this sad time of loss 🙏🕊🕯Sincerely sign up for email or text message notifications We respect your privacy. The data gathered will only be used for official Roper & Sons correspondence. For more information see our privacy policy We understand that grieving doesn’t end after the service We offer Aftercare for grief support as you process and heal from your loss Lorena grew up playing for Grêmio in the club’s youth system She made her professional debut with Sport Recife in March 2017 She helped the club to the Gaucho Championship (Brazilian League) in 2022 and 2024.   Lorena made her Brazil Senior National Team debut in 2021 After missing the 2023 FIFA World Cup due to injury she played every minute for Brazil in the 2024 Olympic Tournament She kept a clean sheet in three of Brazil’s six matches in the tournament and led her team to the Silver Medal.   © 2025, KC WFC, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy · Product & Subscription Policy · Terms of Use at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and she was a social butterfly who found friends wherever she went She was very traditional and always made time to attend the Sundance and Pow Wows She was always encouraging and supportive.   She was preceded in death by her siblings  Funeral services will be held on Thursday on Wednesday at the community building.   Burial will be in the Red Knoll Cemetery BrazilBioStatsMediaBioBioStatsMedia2024-25 (SENIOR): MVC Doubles Player of the Week (4/9/25) .. Posted a 7-18 singles record on the season at the number two singles position .. including 13-11 with Darta Dalecka in the number one doubles position Defeated Viktoria Kliimand and Hana Sokolovic (Belmont) alongside Dalecka at the MVC Championships in doubles action Click here to watch the recording of Lorena's service: https://youtu.be/xEwW8Ae7JBo Mass of Christian Burial for Lorena Dieken Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood A recording of the service will be available later at www.horvathfuneralservice.com at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church A private family interment will take place at a later date Lorena Frances (McLaughlin) Dieken was born on June 9 the third of twelve children born to Alfred and Vetleen (Rosera) McLaughlin Lorena moved to Minnesota to work as a cleaner and nanny They raised their family on the farm near Green Valley Lorena worked as a house cleaner for over 30 years She was a member of Bridge and 500 card clubs Her Catholic faith was very important to her Lorena and Abel took many motorcycle trips She is survived by her children Ron (Loretta) Dieken and Karolyn (Jasper) Johnson; grandchildren Anita (Darren) Dieken and Brent (Rosalee) Johnson; great-grandchildren Brendan and Gavin; as well as many relatives and friends At a ceremony on April 11, non-profit developer A Community of Friends and Metro officially opened Lorena Plaza, a new affordable housing complex near the A Line's Indiana Station in Boyle Heights "Projects like Metro's Lorena Plaza exemplify a viable path to providing Angelenos with stable housing and opportunities through the Metro Joint Development Program—a program I had the honor of directing as Chair of Metro two years ago Our goal was to create 10,000 housing units on Metro-owned properties by 2031 with at least half designated as affordable," said L.A County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Hilda L we celebrate not only one of many new affordable housing projects in the First District but also the collaboration of partners like A Community of Friends who are crucial in working together to create meaningful solutions to housing challenges in Boyle Heights and throughout Los Angeles County." Named for its location at 1st and Lorena Streets the project consists of a four-story featuring 49 studio and three-bedroom apartments above roughly 7,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space The apartments will serve a mix of veterans as well as households earning between 30 and 50 percent of the area median income level designed the contemporary podium-type building which includes landscaped interior courtyards and Huizar dropped his objections to the project The project is the first Metro joint development to debut in 2025, but will not be the last. Completion of the 187-unit Vermont Santa Monica apartments is expected this summer in East Hollywood. Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov California's 2024 state income limits Click here for additional affordable housing resources Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLORENA, Texas (KWTX) - Lorena City Council on Feb 18 voted 4-1 to allow a Texan fuel station to open on the I-35 frontage road near South Bordon Street Several residents told KWTX they’re against this gas station going in Lorena with more than 270 people signing a petition against it Disappointment appeared on residents’ faces as most of the crowd left the room right after the final decision and didn’t stay for the rest of the meeting Since the property is near Lorena’s historical downtown district residents are worried that it will bring more pollution and trash from truck drivers Some residents also said they understand the city needs more revenue now but building this gas station would take time and not immediately address financial concerns The gas station also worries students who explained they would be scared to drive to school because of the traffic and are leery about the potential crime that comes with gas stations Lorena high students said after they heard about the Texan coming to Lorena they went around school and got signatures and even made some into necklaces so the council could feel the students’ presence said she doesn’t feel like residents truly have a voice “We felt so strongly about it since they straight up went against the planning ordinance The fact that a lot of them did not know what the zoning ordinance was and two 17-year-old teenage girls did is crazy I just can’t believe there’s nothing we can do after everyone there said everyone needs to look at the bigger picture adding he would prefer a gas station because it would bring the most revenue to help the city spur future economic development in the area because of the traffic it can draw into Lorena I would much rather all of the people coming from out of town to pay our bills than us being forced to pay them ourselves,” said Blanek The council says the Texan must have a 10-foot wooden fence and landscape buffer on the outside of the fence The gas station will also be required to maintain that portion of South Bordon Street to the edge of the property Some residents threatened to start a recall on council members for not making decisions that are in the best interest of the citizens This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page « Back The Latest | Dec 23 The Kansas City Current have signed Brazilian National Team goalkeeper Lorena da Silva Leite to a three-year contract through 2027 with an option for 2028 The international netminder comes to Kansas City for an undisclosed transfer fee from Brazilian club Grêmio.   “Lorena has proven herself at the highest levels as one of the best goalkeepers in the world,” said sporting director and head coach Vlatko Andonovski “We believe she will make our goalkeeper unit stronger and we are very excited to bring her to Kansas City.”  “We want to bring in the best talent to create a culture of consistent competition and we expect Lorena to be the anchor of our defense,” said general manager Caitlin Carducci “Lorena has been a standout against the best competition in the world and we look forward to how she can contribute and continue to elevate our club.”  “I’m very happy and excited to defend Kansas City’s colors,” said Lorena “I’m sure we’ll write a beautiful story with the Current’s supporters.”   Lorena is the third player acquisition for the Current to close out the calendar year The club now has 21 players under contract as preparations continue for the 2025 season with players set to report to the University of Kansas Health Systems Training Center in Riverside Texas (KXXV) — “Any growth is good growth," Lorena resident Gaylen Barnes said It's not a Waffle House— but a gas station The city of Lorena is set to hold two public hearings in January to consider adding a new gas station to our community “The reason that people love Lorena is because it offers that small-town feel that small-town community,” Lorena resident Wendy Harding said Our neighbors on social media are going back and forth with their thoughts about the new addition Some residents are in favor of the proposition “Without additional housing and commercial businesses and it's great because we kind of keep it small,” Harding said we are good at our fuel and service needs,” The gas station would be built at the intersection of the I-35 frontage road and South Old Temple Road The public hearings will discuss the permits needed for the project The planning and zoning meeting is being held at city hall on January 13 at 5:30 p.m The city council meeting is on January 21 at 6:30 p.m “Any kind of growth is beneficial to the community,” “If you come in and line it with gas stations and franchises it's just going to feel like another Waco,” Harding said leaving behind a rich legacy of love and kindness Lorena was a cherished member of the Old Fort Methodist Church where her vibrant spirit and unwavering faith touched the lives of many within her community Known for her passion for gardening and golfing she found joy in the simpler pleasures of life and embraced her independence with a joyful heart Lorena played a significant role in the lives of her family and Carolyn Fazekas and her husband Ron Eldridge She is also survived by one great niece and five great nephews Lorena was preceded in death by her parents who provided her a strong foundation of love and support She is also preceded in death by a sister Dolly Hollifield; two brothers The visitation for Lorena will be held on January 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Beam Funeral Service & Crematory her funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM at the same location Lorena Annie Burnette will be remembered for her warm heart and the joy she found in her daily pursuits Her spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her the family request memorials be made to Old Fort Methodist Church @ PO Box Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery-Old Fort Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLORENA, Texas (KWTX) - The family of a beloved mom and dedicated nurse is remembering her as “the rock of the family” and as a woman who “lit up every room” after the 39-year-old was tragically killed in a fiery wreck on I-35 involving three semi-trucks and six vehicles known to those who knew and loved her as “Jenn,” was the only person killed in the wreck that happened around 6 a.m Authorities say an 18-wheeler did not slow down in a work zone sat down with KWTX in the Erwin’s McGregor home to talk about Jenn “We consider her the rock of the family,” Linda said through tears “She would always be there for whoever needed advice or just a shoulder to cry on.” “People gravitated toward her,” Brad added where her dad was stationed in the military “As outgoing as she is as an adult she was kind of shy as a kid,” Brad recalled Her family said as a kid she loved the ocean and the beach “I think one of the things she did love was school and I think that’s why she stayed in school so long,” Brad said Jenn’s journey to Central Texas came by way of Brad’s work which took the family from Georgia to California where Jenn graduated high school and then to Utah Hunter and 14-year-old Lorena freshman Lindy When Brad took a job as a planning engineer at L-3Harris Technologies in Waco She wasn’t quit sure what she wanted to do in life until she found her true calling after graduating nursing school at Texas Tech University in 2017 “I used to call her a life-long student because I don’t think she finally got her last degree until she was 34 or something like that,” Brad laughed “She’d gone to school originally to be a teacher and then she went to school to be a probation officer for a while for juveniles and changed her mind on that and said then she went back to school to go to nursing school and be a nurse and I think that’s when she found her calling That’s what she really fell in love with.” “She had a passion for helping people,” Hunter said and she has a heart full of love and I believe it truly was what God meant for her to do on this planet.” and she thought it would be a great career for her to raise her children,” Linda said Jenn was on her way to work as the charge nurse at Baylor Scott and White Sports & Orthopedic Center when the morning the wreck happened say she was a one-of-a-kind nurse who went above and beyond for patients and friends “Blessed is an understatement for our team to have gotten to work so closely with her and form the tight bond many of us did,” fellow nurse and supervisor Kelly Sanders said “The relationship she had with her nursing peers was best described as friendships that grew into family She was the person you could go to with not only work-related questions but life advice in general She was the glue that held everyone together.” Hunter and Lindy are now left to navigate life without both parents after their dad Hunter said his mom did everything she could to support the kids always and especially after their dad died “He passed in a car accident a year and a half ago Jenn had recently found love again with a man named Cody Adams who she met at the American Legion Post in McGregor Life was good for the dedicated nurse who enjoyed puzzles She took a lot of pride in Hunter winning the football state championship at Lorena High School in 2021 The family says they’re thankful Jenn had the app “Life360″ because that’s how they were notified of the wreck and her location It’s not something they had when Vinnie’s accident happened and so locating him took much longer The Erwins want to thank the communities of Lorena and McGregor for their outpouring of support They say the American Legion Post 273 in McGregor has particularly gone above and beyond and so have the legion riders and auxiliary “The American Legion has basically taken care of everything for us,” sister Alyssia said “The women of the auxiliary for the American Legion have brought us food every day since she passed They paid for the Exchange in McGregor for the reception and completely took care of it all and decorated it beautifully.” First Baptist Woodway donated The Venue for the service and the reception meal was catered at no cost by Diamond R Store and Café Lorena moms put together a huge gift basket including thousands of dollars of gift cards for the kids and so did First Methodist Church in Lorena McGregor businessman Jerry Niemeier provided a house rental for extended family to stay as well as a van to take the family together to the funeral Jenn’s extended family said an employee at a rental car company at the Waco airport helped them with an issue after reading about the loss of Jenn and Cavender’s Boot City gave the kids a huge discount on boots they bought for Jenn’s memorial service “We knew the type of person she was but until this happened just how many people in her life that she touched and I think it’s been pretty amazing,” Brad said “God says that good people go to heaven so I believe that’s where she is and she’s in a better place now but people can’t wrap their heads around it and neither can we,” Hunter said A GoFundMe has been setup to help support Jenn’s children Texas (KXXV) — “When we grow our produce closer to consumers in the states where they actually live we're able to deliver our greens in just a couple of hours,” Bright Farms senior director of marketing Jessica Soare said Bright Farms is opening a brand-new greenhouse right here in our community leafy greens locally-- bringing hundreds of more jobs to our city “We specifically decided to locate our greenhouse in Lorena because of its proximity within the Texas triangle,” Soare said “And being able to locate our greenhouses close to where consumers live is to be able to locate those greenhouses close to major cities.” The Texas Triangle — the region which includes four of the state's largest cities — makes up more than 70% of the state’s population the company has already brought 70 jobs to our neighbors when the greenhouse is built to completion we will provide over 250 jobs,” Soare said Lorena will see a significant sales tax increase and just economic benefit from the employees at Bright Farms,” Lorena city manager Kevin Neal said He told 25 News he expects to see an increase in sales at Brookshire Brother’s “Bright Farms put in about $1.4 million of public infrastructure in the form of water lines Bright Farms told 25 News it's able to grow pesticide-free products year-round—with the technology used in the greenhouses “We're really passionate about being able to bring a product to Texans that's better for both people and the planet “The city is absolutely 100% on board with this project This is going to be a big economic booster for the city,” Neal said Texas (KXXV) — “The principal handled my son with indifference and negligent to the fact that I was raising concerns,” Lorena ISD parent Wendy Harding said Harding’s son attends Lorena Primary School She claims the school district retaliated against her for asking the principal to move her son to a different classroom she turned to a member from the Texas State Board of Education “I had enlisted her help to try to mediate a conversation to hopefully have the principal reconsider her decision not to move my son to a different classroom for his well-being,” Harding said “And then that night is when I discovered I had been terminated for bringing the advocate to the meeting.” In October she began collecting material for her grievance hearing against the primary school's principal April Jewell 25 News reached out to the district for comment They did not agree to an on-camera interview instead issuing a statement which says it has a policy to address concerns But due to the subject matter of the grievance “What kept you going throughout this entire process,” 25 News’ Kadence MaKenna asked The school board voted unanimously in favor of the district so Harding told 25 News the decision is forcing her hand We're probably going to do a homeschool next year and I’ve actually even looked at relocating completely out of Lorena,” Harding said Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLORENA Texas (KWTX) - A brand new kind of farming that can withstand any kind of weather or agricultural challenge has made its way to Central Texas Just one month ago BrightFarms officially opened their highly anticipated lettuce greenhouse right down the road in Lorena the senior marketing director at BrightFarms says in recent years the demand for fresh greens has risen significantly “Consumers are looking for products that are fresher that are grown closer to come as well,” Soare explained Which is exactly what they’re doing with their hydroponic greenhouses “We use the power of the sun coming through the glass of our greenhouse plus that water and those nutrients give the leafy greens and all of our salad products everything that they need to be able to thrive 365 days a year,” Soare shared Back in December BrightFarms opened their lettuce greenhouse in Lorena which is not only their first greenhouse in Central Texas “We’re really excited that we can be located right in the middle of the Texas triangle between Houston and Austin so that we can get our fresh leafy greens to consumers in as little as 24 hours after they’re harvested,” she said Meaning right now anyone in Texas can go to their local Walmart and buy lettuce that’s only a few days old “Over 90% of the leafy greens in the United states are grown in California or Arizona coming across the country on trucks before they actually get to your grocery store,” Soare explained Currently they have eight acres to work with but the facility was designed to be able to expand Soare shared that “as demand grows for a leafy green product we will continue to expand the greenhouse all the way up to 32 acres.” Which means BrightFarms can continue to bring more jobs to Lorena “We have already brought over 70 jobs to the city With the greenhouse expanding over time we will bring over 250 jobs to the city,” Soare said he shared “the commitment BrightFarms has made here in Lorena helps assure steady economic growth maintaining a balance between residential and commercial property tax Lorena could not be more excited to continue our relationship with BrightFarms.” Texas (KWTX) - A Lorena man was arrested after slapping his wife in the face during an argument and pointing a gun at her while threatening her is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon the affidavit states police were sent to the 1800 block of Mourning Dove Lane in Lorena on reports of a domestic disturbance informed police that the victim was at her mother’s house nearby and claimed she was assaulted by her husband said her and Campbell got into an argument that escalated when Campbell started throwing things out of the house The victim said she picked up an item and brought it back in the house prompting Campbell to slap her and knock her to the ground she alleges in the affidavit that she was staring down the barrel of a gun being held by Campbell while he threatened her The victim said she was able to get outside the house and call 911 the affidavit states authorities were able to get Campbell out of the house peacefully and detained him the affidavit states authorities noticed redness on her ear where she claimed she was hit by Campbell also found multiple death threats on the victim’s phone that were sent from Campbell earlier that month As authorities were walking through the couple’s home the affidavit states they noticed the place was in disarray and found two handguns lying in the open Campbell was taken to the McLennan County Jail where he was booked on a $5,000 bond Register at Events@Brown This event will examine the systemic violence faced by migrants in the region with a particular focus on Mexico and Central America a key transit region where enforced disappearances and institutional impunity continue to threaten migrant populations The discussion will explore the root causes of this violence and assess the mechanisms developed to address migrant disappearances The keynote speaker will be Ana Lorena Delgadillo a prominent Mexican human rights defender and a member of the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances She will share insights into the work of the Fundación para la Justicia y el Estado Democrático de Derecho which has pioneered transnational strategies for searching for missing migrants and seeking accountability The discussion will also address the factors that enabled the creation of these mechanisms and their effectiveness in securing justice for victims and their families A key topic of discussion will be the recent General Allegation issued by the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances regarding short-term enforced disappearances in the United States analyzing its implications for international human rights law and migrant protections The event will be moderated by Camilo Umaña Cogut Visiting Professor and former Deputy Minister of Justice and Law in Colombia who will guide a solutions-oriented dialogue on potential policy recommendations and advocacy strategies to mitigate violence against migrants and strengthen human rights protections in the region Ana Lorena Delgadillo is a human rights lawyer with more than 25 years of expertise in women’s and migrants’ rights She worked at the National Commission to Prevent and Eradicate the Violence against Women in Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua she joined the Argentinian Forensic Anthropology team (EAAF) to work on the project to identify women’s remains in Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua She participated in the case González et al vs México (Cotton field case) before the Interamerican Court of Human Rights as an Affidavit witness She was the Deputy Attorney General Office for Attention to Victims of Mexico City where she advanced the measures for the search of missing and disappeared persons and participated in the drafting of the Law of Access of Women to a Life Free of Violence she participated in the creation of the Forensic Data Bank of Missing Migrants in El Salvador and Oaxaca She founded and was the Executive Director of the Foundation for Justice where the organization advocated for the creation of transnational mechanisms for searching migrants identification of bodies and justice for families of migrants who disappeared or were murdered in their way to the United States As an executive director of the Foundation for Justice I have written and published more than 25 reports about human rights and transformation of the prosecutorial system in México She is a member of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Camilo Umaña is a legal scholar from Colombia and a former Deputy Minister of Justice and Law Umaña played an active role in Colombia's 2016 peace and reconciliation process He has worked with the Colombian Truth Commission to address historical injustices and has served as a consultant for various UN agencies on related issues he is a professor at the Law School of Externado University in Bogotá Responding to the recent rise in xenophobia and President Trump's promises of mass deportation and the work of local community organizations and advocates to protect immigrant families clacs@brown.edu a Digital Content Producer with 25 News KXXV and 15 ABC KRHD Texas (KXXV) — McLennan County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a distress call Thursday night in the 1600 block of Telephone Road Deputies arrived at approximately 9:28 p.m and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds A search was launched with assistance from the McLennan County Sheriff's Office Air 1 The drone detected a heat signal in an overgrown field leading deputies and the K9 unit to Tate's location Tate was apprehended and taken to Baylor Scott & White for medical clearance before being booked into jail on charges of aggravated assault – family violence The victim is in stable condition and is expected to recover The McLennan County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the plaza is crowded with locals talking to each other and enjoying a small snack or coffee Her research focuses on the impact of climate change on small villages in Peru and how people from varying backgrounds experience climate change differently which are rural communities located in the highlands near Lima I am trying to understand the local effects of climate change and their implications for livelihoods in Tanta and Yauyos with special attention to the impacts across gender and intersecting forms of social differences I did preliminary fieldwork last summer to begin developing relationships and connections with local gatekeepers and researchers is dealing with negative effects from melting glaciers and deteriorating pastures benefits from warmer temperatures that help them grow new crops and its effects are not uniform within the population I want to enhance the nexus between climate change and gender by providing evidence and opening opportunities to advocate on this topic with different actors at different levels for better decision-making It's hard to have a fixed schedule in rural Peru she and a colleague spent several hours walking between villages in the Andean highlands when their bus failed to appear.  I was in Peru for about a month and a half I am planning to visit the area between July-August to collect data using participatory methods The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation at the national and subnational level provided me with contacts for the local authorities then the local Agrarian Office facilitates coordination with traditional authorities I had the support of one community member during the whole trip who was key to building trust-based relationships in the community I am also collaborating with an ongoing research project in the area “Adaptation and Resilience in Yauyos,” led by a local think tank and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru.  What’s the biggest challenge of working there Overcoming people’s past experiences with researchers who engaged in academic extractivism This is a colonial practice based on using material from “here” to satisfy needs “over there,” subordinating the resources of the colonized and dominated to the needs of the colonizer and dominator.  people feel that in the past there were some “experts” or “researchers” who just arrived not even to share the results with the communities Those bad experiences create a difficult beginning as an external actor; thus building trust-based and horizontal relationships and implementing participatory methods to co-produce the knowledge with local people is key stair-like terraces cut into the mountainside to facilitate farming in steep terrain Cardenas said the villages are struggling to find enough people who can still endure the backbreaking labor of climbing up and down the andenes to plant and harvest crops.  so I will apply my whole bias to say that the food is amazing the avocado is great and cheap (one big avocado for $0.20 USD); then handmade cheese and bread Ohhh and fried trout with native potatoes and yuca What’s the coolest thing a local showed you which is a dance that represents the integrations of all social classes and diverse ethnic groups in the mountains of Peru It is a traditional dance where dancers use funny masks What’s one thing from your experience that you’ll take back to Oregon with you What I particularly like about being in these communities is the kindness of people They are always open to help you and have a conversation sitting on the benches in the plaza but it is 100% real that the rural communities are getting older There are not many young people that stay there many of the traditional cultures and practices are in danger There is a lack of opportunities that push the youth to go to the cities to find other options I can say that I was extremely happy there: I was in my country doing my research and meeting amazing people My family (my kids and husband) were also in Peru What piece of advice would you give others who might travel there Be prepared for changes in plans; there are no schedules the incredible landscapes and the good food [email protected] Texas (KWTX) - The Lorena Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a motorcyclist involved in a police pursuit Saturday afternoon officers got a call for an aggressive driver claimed the motorcyclist was driving dangerously at a high rate of speed neat IH 35 at Old Lorena Road Officers found the motorcyclist and attempted to conduct a traffic stop Due to the speed of the pursuit and the conditions police say they stopped the pursuit near Waco The motorcyclist is described by police as a 5′10″ tall white man weighing about 160 pounds Police say he was riding a sports bike with a blue tank while wearing a black helmet with a mirrored shield The motorcycle appeared to be “under construction” as it was missing its fairings and no license plate was seen Anyone with information is asked to call Lorena police at 254-857-9614 ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website Share sensitive information only on official Lorena Garcia is a chef who has opened multiple restaurants in the United States Garcia has also written cookbooks; created a line of kitchenware frozen meal solutions and desserts; and created a program to help end childhood obesity Garcia would cook at extended family gatherings where she impressed those present with her culinary skill She fully credits these family events for her success as a chef Garcia attended Santa Maria University where she studied law She then relocated to the United States to study for an associate degree in paralegal studies and learn English Garcia soon lost interest in the field of law and felt the need to change her career path It was then that she decided to pursue her true passion enrolling in Johnson & Wales University to earn her degree in culinary arts She later received her honorary doctorate in culinary arts from the same institution Garcia began her career as a chef through an apprenticeship at the Ritz in Paris she went on a tour through several cities known for their culinary cuisine and landed culinary jobs in several countries where she opened Food Café in Miami's Design District in 2002 in the American Airlines terminal of the Miami International Airport The following year she opened her second travelers' restaurant Garcia then opened a third restaurant in the Dallas/ Ft Throughout Garcia’s professional life she was always aware that obesity was a health concern she could help to address Little Chef is a non-profit organization that aims to encourage healthy eating starting at a young age Garcia provides hands-on cooking classes to children and their parents based on menus she has crafted Garcia also became a television personality In addition to being featured on numerous Spanish-language networks a reality competition on the Bravo network choosing to compete on behalf of Alliance for a Healthier Generation She has also been featured on the CNN special documentary “Latinos in America.” She has compiled many of her recipes into two cookbooks: Lorena Garcia's New Latin Classics and Lorena Garcia's New Taco Classics In 2013 Garcia also released a line of kitchenware Her newest and ambitious restaurant project has landed her on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip where Garcia has joined the ranks of the world class chefs on Restaurant Row at The Venetian Resort Her photo now proudly stands as the first woman chef on the “Wall of Culinary Titans'' outside the resort Garcia has opened CHICA Restaurants in Miami and Aspen leaving a legacy of love that forever enriched the lives of those around her fireball of a woman who would touch the hearts of everyone she encountered Rena graduated from Miami Jacobs Career College and dedicated herself to taking care of babies proving to be a guiding light for countless families during one of their most precious moments She devoted many years to her career as a labor and delivery room coordinator at Kettering Medical Center where her nurturing spirit and fierce determination made her a beloved figure among both colleagues and patients.  Family was at the center of Rena's universe She finds eternal pride in her children: Jon Hastings (Joely) each of whom carries a piece of her indomitable spirit and she relished every moment spent with them will undoubtedly miss her sassy humor and unwavering support and her generosity extended to everyone with crocheted blankets made lovingly for all Her artistic side shone through in her passion for calligraphy capturing precious moments and thoughts with a flourish Her evenings were often spent watching the Food Network or her favorite soap operas where she could immerse herself in the stories and flavors of life Trips to King's Island brought her immense joy and her fondness for Disney World was evident in her love for the Tiki Birds and the classic ride Whether whipping up delightful meals in the kitchen or baking treats for her family Rena's love was palpable in every bite Rena will be remembered as a woman with a stubborn streak yet with a heart so huge it embraced all who crossed her path A visitation for family and friends will take place on Sunday followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home we hold tightly to the beautiful memories she leaves behind—a reminder to cherish our loved ones and live life with the same passion and spirit she embodied To share a memory of Rena or to leave her family a special message Texas (KWTX) - The new Bojangles location in Lorena has officially opened its doors to the public The Carolina-based restaurant known for its fried chicken biscuits and southern flavor is located off of I-35 alongside the Roadster Travel Center and Exxon Gas station See the full Bojangles menu here before you check out the Lorena location OH – Muskingum County Commissioners met with City Officials to discuss the upcoming season of an iconic tourist stop in Zanesville The Lorena Sternwheeler completed its 75th season cruising down the Muskingum River in 2024 said planning and preparing for the upcoming cruise season can take some time to make sure everything is ready to go He detailed some of the things that they’re looking to get done for the 2025 season “There’s a lot of little details to be taken care of “So it’s always good to work with the County Commissioners on these kinds of positive things for our community.” the Lorena does not have to come out of the water to be inspected He said if the Lorena needs to be removed from the water “It’s too early to know whether and to what extent the inspections will involve removing the Lorena from the water,” Mason said we’re coordinating with the United States Coast Guard on that Our goal and hope is that they would inspect the Lorena and see what condition it’s in and hopefully it’s condition is such that we can have another year of running the Lorena.” If everything falls into place then the Lorena will be ready for its 76th cruising season very soon Because Local Matters © 2025 WHIZ – Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLUFKIN Texas (KTRE) - At the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month shared her journey and mission to help others with East Texans The Family Crisis Center of East Texas hosted its second annual Passion for Purple luncheon Tuesday afternoon at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center “It’s been 31 years since my case happened and we have created amazing progress,” said Gallo Gallo’s case in 1993 caught the world’s attention when she was charged with ‘malicious wounding’ of her then-husband Lorena alleged years of rape and domestic violence Her ex-husband John was acquitted of marital sexual assault “That infamous night changed my life forever,” said Gallo sharing her story and bringing awareness to domestic abuse “The important thing to break the silence of the stigma that domestic violence survivors have,” she said Gallo believes that access to the internet has helped victims discover and reach out to nearby resources and assistance she explains there is still more to be done “We keep working as much as we can with legislators to change that and to close the gaps that need to be in order to protect women,” she said Gallo wants to remind victims and survivors “there’s always hope If you or anyone you know is a victim of domestic abuse you can call the family crisis center hotline at 1-(800)-828-7233 or text (936)-552-9256 About | Privacy Policy | Advertising| Editorial | Contact Us Subscribe | Login and business to transform ideas into groundbreaking realities.” Fun Fact About Yourself: I live and breathe art Either as a ballerina for a decade or by painting Undergraduate School and Major: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais Law with a double degree from Université de Lille in Business Administration Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Anheuser-Busch InBev what was the key part of Chicago Booth’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you Booth’s rigorous curriculum and its global approach to business education The Booth MBA is also known for being highly data-driven Why does the program’s focus on quantitative analysis and decision-making appeal to you How have you been able to leverage this approach in your career so far In recognizing the importance of strategic management skills and a robust understanding of global business practices I was drawn to Booth’s analytical approach to sustain my mission of empowering businesses in their digital transformation processes Booth’s rigorous analytical curriculum will sharpen my ability to dissect complex business problems ensuring that my strategic recommendations are grounded in solid data and drive impactful innovation in the corporate world club or activity excites you the most at Chicago Booth One course that I am eager to take at Booth is Technology Strategy taught by Professor Marc Knez This course focuses on strategic decision-making in technology-intensive industries a critical area for my career aspirations in corporate innovation and transformation My experience is in innovation management and my goal to drive transformative changes in global corporations the skills and insights from this course will be invaluable in preparing me to make strategic decisions under uncertainty and to lead initiatives that harness technological advancements for business growth Her experience highlighted Booth’s strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and the supportive community that drives each other to achieve excellence This encounter reinforced my belief that Booth is not just a school but a launchpad for bold-risk takers and leaders eager to make a significant impact What makes Chicago such a great place to earn an MBA Chicago is a dynamic city that embodies the spirit of innovation and resilience making it an ideal environment to pursue an MBA with its blend of Fortune 500 companies and thriving startups provides unparalleled opportunities for networking and professional growth Chicago’s cultural richness and global connections align perfectly with my goal of becoming a globally-minded leader offering a vibrant backdrop where I can immerse myself in business and cultural experiences that will shape my future career Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: I led Anheuser-Busch’s internal incubator program from identifying the right stakeholders and clearly communicating progress to supporting the 10 teams composed of full-time employees and MBA students from all over the world this experience taught me how to prioritize always staying one step ahead to ensure the program’s success My pounding heart started to follow the rhythm of the melody after almost ten years of hard work and discipline in front of so many people: my first ballet solo my feet started to guide me through the stage as if I had been doing this all my life The feeling I experienced on that stage will stay with me for the rest of my life: the delight of movement Creating movement has been my life’s mission ever since by working with innovation and disrupting businesses’ status quo by mentoring them in achieving their personal and professional goals What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into Chicago Booth’s MBA program The best way to know if Booth—or any school in that matter—is a good fit is by talking to people dig deep into the school’s website to find the things and people that resonate with you and you will realize more clearly which aspects of your journey are worth sharing with the admissions team This will allow you to truly be yourself throughout this journey DON’T MISS: MEET CHICAGO BOOTH’S MBA CLASS OF 2026 Our Partner Sites: Poets&Quants for Execs | Poets&Quants for Undergrads | Tipping the Scales | We See Genius Website Design By: Yellowfarmstudios.com your Senior Neighborhood Reporter in Central Texas Texas (KXXV) — A lawsuit against Lorena ISD and the school’s principal is still ongoing after a male teacher sexually abused two students at Lorena Primary 25 News spoke to a parent to get the latest Lane Wakefield moved his children out of Lorena Primary because the principal Many parents want Jewell gone because they say she didn’t do enough to stop the sexual abuse "Parents aren’t trying to throw the principal under the bus but looking out for own children," Wakefield said This all comes after Lorena Primary substitute teacher Nicholas Scott Crenshaw was found guilty of sexually assaulting two female students The victim’s parents filed a lawsuit against Lorena ISD and Principal April Jewell claiming she covered up the sexual assault Jane Doe’s parents have filed new court documents with sworn affidavits from the school employees who say Jewell didn’t investigate "We’re all wondering why would they hang on to a principal who has sworn affidavits in court," Wakefield said So far Jewell has lost two appeals already — her final one is in the fifth circuit court of appeals in New Orleans Wakefield says they are trying to see if someone from Austin will oversee this case and others like it "Seeing if the state will open an Office for Investigator General of Education so you have a third party instead of just the school board which could have a conflict," Wakefield said Lorena ISD maintains their innocence saying: “Lorena ISD did not look the other way or take any actions that made it easier for Crenshaw to commit his crimes We are confident in the judicial system and Lorena ISD’s position is to allow the legal process to run its course.” Lorena Vásquez quickly rose through the ranks of the Guatemalan distillery The master blender tells us about her 40-year journey with the rum brand and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way Nicaragua-born Vásquez moved to Guatemala in her twenties Her background in pharmaceutical chemistry alongside a natural and highly accurate talent for taste and smell “When the opportunity to move into rum blending arose noting that both her scientific and olfactory skills equipped her to understand the technical aspects of the process and bring her expertise to the art of rum blending and creating exceptional expressions that showcase the richness and complexity of Guatemalan rum “Being one of the few female master blenders in the industry I’m proud to have contributed to shaping Zacapa’s reputation as one of the finest luxury rums in the world My journey has been about blending tradition with innovation and I hope to inspire the next generation of rum producers while continuing to uphold the values of quality and dedication that Zacapa is known for.” which sees the rum journey through a carefully selected multitude of cask types and styles has enabled Zacapa to achieve its renowned complexity and rich flavour profile where rum matures in a single barrel for a set time the solera system involves progressively blending younger and older rums through a series of casks,” Vásquez explains “This ensures each bottle contains a mix of rums of varying ages contributing to Zacapa’s signature depth.” The ageing takes place in the Guatemalan highlands at 2,300 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level allowing for a more refined and complex flavour development The rum is typically aged in a sequence of barrels that previously held the likes of American whiskey Vásquez can ensure that each batch maintains the distinctive Zacapa profile Constant tastings and evaluations are conducted with slight adjustments made to accommodate natural variations in ageing while preserving the brand’s hallmark notes of caramel a consistent base of aged rums remains in the solera system at all times preventing drastic shifts in flavour and ensuring every bottle reflects Zacapa’s luxurious character Despite this being a well-honed blending method for Zacapa Vásquez has observed an evolution of the wider category in her four-decade tenure in the industry “The rum industry has evolved significantly over the years particularly with the growing demand for premium and craft spirits,” she notes “There has been a shift toward producing rum with a focus on craftsmanship much like the attention given to fine whisky The rise of premium rums has been driven by the broader trend of consumers seeking more sophisticated As people have started to appreciate the nuances of rum – its ageing and production methods – there has been an increasing interest in craft rum.” often made in smaller batches and with more attention to detail rum producers have become more experimental with ageing processes creating a diverse range of expressions that appeal to both connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike has been at the forefront of this transformation,” she notes “The brand has played a crucial role in elevating rum into the premium spirits category showing the world that rum can be as complex and enjoyable as whiskey or other luxury spirits.” Vásquez says it isn’t just her skills as a blender that contribute to the flavour and subsequent successes of the liquid produced by the brand recognising that the Guatemalan terroir is also a contributing factor to the overall success of the product and what “truly shapes the flavour profile of Zacapa” She adds: “One of the standout elements [of Zacapa] is the use of first-press sugarcane honey which comes from sugarcane grown in the volcanic lowlands which gives the sugarcane a natural sweetness and depth more refined base compared with traditional molasses-based rums.” she says the warm tropical conditions in the lowlands create a balance between rich sweetness and a nuanced depth and diverse climate – come together to create the smoothness Vásquez is also an advocate for the brand’s work empowering Guatemalan women by teaching them the art of weaving petates “This initiative is not just about creating beautiful hand-made products; it’s about giving these women a sustainable income while also preserving an important craft that’s been passed down through generations,” Vásquez explains women are trained to weave these mats using locally sourced materials and the opportunity to improve their communities It’s really about more than just the bands This programme highlights the beauty and importance of traditional artistry and cultural heritage The Petate Initiative is one way we strengthen our bond with the local community while preserving both our culture and craft.” Vásquez speaks of Zacapa’s ongoing commitment to creating a platform for creatives within the Latin American community continuing to deepen the brand’s support for emerging talent and creative expression Zacapa partnered with the Latin American Fashion Summit to uplift the region’s visionaries you can expect to see even more initiatives that empower creatives and celebrate their craftsmanship We’re especially excited about an upcoming collaboration that will further showcase the incredible creative talent shaping Latin American culture,” she says We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again The wait is over for those wondering what is coming to the space formerly occupied by 1492 New World Latin Cuisine in Midtown renovations and keeping the new concept under close guard restaurateur Lori Burson has announced the impending arrival of Lorena — a fresh and inspired take on southern food directly adjacent to sister restaurant Stella Modern Italian Cuisine in the heart of the walkable Midtown district the menu at Lorena will spotlight Southern-inspired dishes reimagined with a modern twist More: 'Boom'-ing into Downtown: OKC craft ice cream brand set for fourth location in Skirvin Lorena looks to join Stella as a keystone of the Midtown dining experience Burson looks to combine tradition with the creative in a way that highlights southern food the city she loves and her own family’s heritage “Midtown has grown into a hub for incredible dining and community connection,” Burson said we’re excited to honor family tradition while continuing to elevate the culinary scene in Oklahoma City.” The restaurant’s name pays tribute to Burson’s grandmother The restaurant’s new design was crafted by Fitzsimmons Architects From the restaurant’s bar area to its main dining spaces guests will find interiors that offer Southern charm and classic comfort We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card 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