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KC Dream Center helps those needing food, clothing
By Angie Baldelomar A nonprofit is helping those needing food and clothing.That nonprofit is the Kansas City Dream Center, based in Kansas City, Kansas. Brian Hughes, executive director, describes it as faith-based and oriented toward community outreach.“We
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center celebrates its growth
Story by Roberta Pardo and photos by Sonia Falcon Health center celebrates two grand openings, groundbreaking for pediatric wingSamuel U. Rodgers Health Center (SURHC) is celebrating new infrastructure developments.On June 6, the center broke ground on a
Local News
Top execs share visions for Dos Mundos’ future
By Angie Baldelomar In honor of Dos Mundos’ 43rd anniversary, sibling executives Diana Reyes and Ed Reyes – both heading the newspaper after the passing
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Jimenez family tells their story with autism and Fragile X syndrome
By CharaA Kansas City area resident celebrates her child’s accomplishments while he manages fragile X syndrome and encourages other mothers with children with the condition to do the same.Andrea Pérez of Overland Park, Kansas, has a 24-year-old son who was diagnosed with Autism and Fragile X Syndrome when he was
Kansas Department of Corrections has openings as Correction Officer
By Chara The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) is seeking candidates committed to promoting safety and responsibility through best practices. The KDOC is looking for correction officers that can start earning $41,870 per year.Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess the equivalent of a high school diploma, and
Recent News
Jorge Ramos: El curioso caso de un rey americano
Si Donald Trump vuelve a ganar la presidencia, ¿podría tener poderes parecidos a los de un rey? La Corte Suprema de Justicia de Estados Unidos
IMSS available to Mexican independent workers abroad
By Angie Baldelomar IMSS available to Mexican independent workers abroad Mexican nationals working abroad are eligible to sign up for the Mexican Social Security Institute.The
Mi Casa Bonita, Restaurant continues offering authentic, Veracruz-style food
By Angie Baldelomar A Kansas City, Kansas, restaurant continues bringing homemade Mexican dishes to the Greater Kansas City area.Mi Casa Bonita Grill & Bar, located
Current Edition
Dos Mundos: Volume 43 Issue 29 • 07/18/24 – 07/24/24
In this issue • KCMO se prepara para celebrar El festival AMERI’KANA • Inclusividad y comunidad son temas de Monica Robles para el “Desfile de corazones”
Community
KC Dream Center helps those needing food, clothing
By Angie Baldelomar A nonprofit is helping those needing food and clothing.That nonprofit is the Kansas City Dream Center, based in Kansas City, Kansas. Brian Hughes,
Father of the Year: Ed Reyes“Having a child will change you”
By Chara Edward Reyes, a resident of Overland Park, Kan., has faced various challenges in life. However, the love he feels for his family inspires him
KCKPS honors National Police Week
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools (KCKPS) gave a shout out the week of May 13 on its Facebook page to honor the KCKPS
Editorial
Editorial: The upside of Guard service: opportunity
In May, Missouri lawmakers passed Senate Bill 912. Gov. Mike Parson has until July 14 to veto or sign into law the bill benefitting military
Editorial: Sweet summer pursuits paying dividends
Summer break’s here for metro area K-12 schools. It evokes the delicious anticipation of seemingly never-ending freedom from school and all that entails – sleeping
Editorial: Honoring ancestors & tradition
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo, the date in 1862 on which General Ignacio Zaragoza’s valiant Juaristas fought off invading French forces at Puebla. This year’s
Editorial: Safe places for kids
Every year, countries around the world and the United Nations celebrate a Children’s Day. The commemorative date dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children varies
Editorial: Debating student loan debt relief
Last week, President Biden offered debt relief to select government borrowers. Or the president overreached, unfairly saddling those who repaid their own student loans with
Sports
Deportes y más deportes… 04.18.24
Mahomes, entre los más influyentes del 2024Patrick Mahomes ha sido nombrado como una de las 100 personas más influyentes del 2024 por la revista Times.Mahomes,
Deportes y más deportes…04.11.24
Inolvidable. Real Madrid y Manchester City nos dieron el partido del añoEl Real Madrid y el Manchester City empataron a tres en un partidazo jugado
Deportes y más deportes…04.25.24
El Clásico termina en polémicaReal Madrid le ganó 3-2 al Barcelona en una edición más del clásico español gracias a un gol de Jude Bellingham en los últimos minutos del partido.Pero el partido no terminó allí. El Barcelona pidió que se repitiera el partido si se comprueba de que la
Top Spots: Water park hot spots
Commentary by Tere Siqueira In this edition of our “Top Spots” column, we at Dos Mundos invite you to explore the Greater Kansas City area’s
Entretenimiento
Contain the Rain offers reimbursements for JoCo residents
By Tere Siqueira This spring, stormwater runoff is being tackled head-on by Contain the Rain, a program available for residents in cities across Johnson County, Kansas.Through
Spectacular Circus coming to KC
By Chara Circus-lovers can get their fill of acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and clowns this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.The Spectacular Circus will stage performances
“The Mystery of Christmas” returns
By Tere Siqueira A familiar holiday tale is getting a new treatment.The Dramatic Truth Ballet School of Kansas City, Missouri, will present a series of
Lugo growing her music career
By Roberta PardoElizabeth “Eli” Lugo’s music career is growing.Lugo started singing when she was 6. A DJ at an event at her local church heard
El último adiós a Octavio Ocaña
¿Quién era Octavio Ocaña?El actor de 22 años tuvo una corta, pero fructífera carrera en la televisión, su personaje más recordado fue Benito en la
Travel
Street talk: Traveling during a pandemic
By Angie BaldelomarAs more places reopen, more people are traveling again.Recently, Dos Mundos asked some people in the community who had traveled about their experiences.
Get used to new way of traveling
Commentary by Tere Siqueira In a COVID-19 world, it is essential to learn a new way of traveling.The World Travel and Tourism Council has developed
CDC issues travel recommendations for fully vaccinated people
By Chara On April 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new travel guidelines for people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.People
Factors to Consider When Moving to a New City
Guest Post Hire A Helper Saying sayonara to your humble abode in search of new opportunities and a change of scenery? You’re not alone—the average
Wonderful World: Discover Asheville
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about a city in the United States that has a unique natural beauty
Immigration
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for April 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such as
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for March 2024
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: What is the U-Visa?
The U Visa is for people who have been victims of certain crimes in the U.S. and have helped with the investigation. This is demonstrated
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: Visa Bulletin for February 2024!
The Visa Bulletin tells us how long you will have to wait in line to move forward with your immigration case. US citizen relatives such
Hablando con la abogada Jessica Piedra: TPS Updates!
Attention TPS holders and Venezuelans that entered prior to July 31, 2023 – Now is the time for action! Many of you have had TPS