By Angie Baldelomar | Photo courtesy of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Longtime police officer Octavio “Chato” Villalobos is retiring soon. After 26 years,
By Angie Baldelomar Mexican artist Hugo Ximello-Salido will have his art displayed at the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, Missouri. Ximello-Salido — a multidisciplinary artist
Photos courtesy of Deanne Munoz, Founder and President of Chicano Center for the Arts On April 9, the second edition of the Viva La Chicana
By Angie Baldelomar The Wyandotte County (Kansas) Ethnic Festival is just around the corner. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 25, the community can
By Angie Baldelomar Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca recently announced he’s running for Jackson County executive in the August primaries. Abarca, who chairs the Jackson
In this issue • Cleaver presents $1.03 million check to Mattie Rhodes • Author brings World Cup mystery to young readers • Theatre in the
By Angie Baldelomar On May 7, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II presented a $1,031,000 check to the Mattie Rhodes Center at its headquarters in Kansas
By Tere Siqueira After nearly three years of construction, Southwest Boulevard is in its final stretch of renovation. Crews are preparing to deliver a renewed
