Editorial: KC’s World Cup city manager
Extraordinary demands facing Kansas City’s new CEO will test his leadership skills to the max. Mario Vasquez, named the city’s latest city manager on May 8, has inherited a municipal milieu beset by formidable challenges on multiple fronts. Heading the list are preparations for hosting World Cup matches in less than a year; addressing alarming […]
Countdown to men’s 2026 World Cup begins
By Chara On June 11, Kansas City, Missouri, began counting down the year until the 2026 men’s World Cup starts. Held at Union Station, the event included the unveiling of a heart-shaped countdown clock, as multiple media outlets reported. “Kansas City is prepared to showcase its vibrant atmosphere, strong sports culture and economic opportunities to […]
El Tapatio opens new location in KCMO
By Angie Baldelomar Recently, El Tapatio Mexican Grill expanded its reach across the state border with a new location. Located at 6151 N.W. Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri, the new location has been open since late March. But an official grand opening was held May 29 with a mariachi band and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. […]
The community remembers Clara Reyes, founder of Dos Mundos
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos is celebrating another anniversary without founder Clara Reyes, but her legacy and work are still remembered by Hispanic community leaders. From the beginning, Reyes envisioned a newspaper that would serve the Hispanic community in multiple ways, including promoting businesses and programs. People whose businesses she promoted included Ofelia Acosta, owner […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 25 • 06/19/25 – 06/25/25
In this issue • La comunidad recuerda a Clara Reyes, fundadora de Dos Mundos • Manifestantes del área se unen a desafío nacional “No Kings Day” contra el liderazgo de Trump • Siguen las protestas en LA; residente relata lo que sucede
Andres Cabral sees fatherhood as journey of love, challenges, pride
By Chara Like millions of other U.S. adult male residents, Andres Cabral will be honored by his family Sunday (June 15), in observance of Father’s Day. Born in Mexico, Cabral has three sons: Aiden, 11; Gabriel, 5; and Jaziel, 3. He, his wife Stephanie and their children call Kansas City, Kansas, home. “To me, being […]
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 24 • 06/12/25 – 06/18/25
In this issue • ¡Felicidades, Graduados 2025! • UnidosUS y Mattie Rhodes organizan sesión sobre economía enfocada en la comunidad latina • Andrés Cabral ve la paternidad como un camino de amor, desafíos y orgullo
Dos Mundos: Volume 45 Issue 23 • 06/05/25 – 06/11/25
In this issue • Hispanos agradecidos por décadas de servicio de Dos Mundos • Kansas se convierte en refugio para el aborto tras prohibición en Missouri • Se recomienda tomar precauciones contra los virus respiratorios
Hispanics remain grateful for Dos Mundos’ decades of service
By Angie Baldelomar In June, Dos Mundos is celebrating another year of serving the Greater Kansas City area’s Hispanic community. Since 1981, the bilingual newspaper has been present among Latino families. One way it has been present has been through celebrating families’ milestones, as Sandra Olivas-Talavera attests. “Since I was a kid, I remember my […]
Worlds of Fun brings family delights to KC
Commentary by Chara If you’re looking for some family fun while the kids are out of school, but you need something affordable and don’t want to leave the Greater Kansas City area, consider visiting Worlds of Fun. Typically open from May to November, this Kansas City, Missouri-based amusement park has sections that represent regions of […]