Mercado Fresco Opens New Location in Shawnee
Photos and Story by Henning Sac Morales Shawnee, KS – Mercado Fresco officially opened its doors on October 7, 2026, at 7405 Quivira Road. This new facility marks the company’s 11th store and boasts 60,000 square feet packed with a diverse selection of products tailored for the Greater Kansas City community. General Manager Sandy Knight […]
Marquez Boots celebrates 20 years of outfitting Kansas City families
By Tere Siqueira Laura Marquez is celebrating a business milestone. During October, Marquez Boots, Marquez’s Western wear store, is marking its 20th anniversary. The anniversary celebration events include customer appreciation sales; and a party with food and live music, featuring La Mafia Nortena (Norteña in Spanish) and Grupo Conek-T. For Marquez, the milestone is about […]
KCMO breaks ground for new pedestrian bridge
By Roberta Pardo On Sept. 9, the Kansas City (Missouri) Parks and Recreation Department held a groundbreaking ceremony for a pedestrian bridge that will link the north and south banks of Brush Creek at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, as stated in a press release and social media posts. The project will provide a pedestrian […]
Everyone is welcome to celebrate cider season at Louisburg Cider Mill
By Tere Siqueira For Josh Hebert, running Louisburg Cider Mill isn’t about ownership. It’s about stewardship. Hebert is president and CEO of the Kansas business, which his wife’s family founded in 1977 on land south of Kansas City. He took over the operation in 2015 as part of the third generation to run it, and […]
Latina Leadership Summit Set for October 8
By Angie Baldelomar This year’s Latina Leadership Summit is approaching. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) will host the 2026 Latina Leadership Summit on Oct. 8 at The Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri. Helen Ortiz-Turley, HCC interim president, said the summit is more than just an event. “It’s about creating a […]
Fiesta Hispana 2026
Photos By Henning Sac Morales
Holy Cross en Overland Park se prepara para su festival parroquial anual
La Iglesia Católica Holy Cross en Overland Park, Kansas, se prepara para su festival parroquial anual. La parroquia celebrará el festival el 19 de septiembre, comenzando con una misa a las 3 p.m. El padre César Gómez señaló que el festival contará con comida, música —incluyendo mariachi y bailes folclóricos— y muchas actividades para niños. […]
Holy Cross in Overland Park prepares for annual parish festival
By Angie Baldelomar Holy Cross Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas, is preparing for its annual parish festival. The parish will stage the festival Sept. 19, starting with a 3 p.m. Mass. The Rev. Cesar Gomez said the festival will feataure food, music and many children’s activities. “The idea is to make something that all […]
Consulate of Mexico unveils new mural exhibit
Story and photos by Henning Sac Morales The Mexican Consulate in Kansas City begins its celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Mexican Patriotic Festivities with the inauguration of the mural exhibition titled: “Voces en el Lienzo Público (Voices on the Public Canvas). Twelve works by Mexican and American artists are on display inside the […]
Children’s Mercy hosting bilingual resource fair Sept. 9
By Roberta Pardo On Sept. 9, Children’s Mercy Autism Clinic will co-host a bilingual resource fair at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Focused on mental health and developmental disabilities, the fair aims to connect families with Greater Kansas City area groups “that provide mental health services and support to children with […]