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		<title>Mercado Fresco Opens New Location in Shawnee</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>Photos and Story by Henning Sac Morales </em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>General Manager Sandy Knight noted that the expanded footprint allows the store to offer a much wider variety of American, Asian, and Latin American products from multiple countries. Knight also highlighted that this location features a significantly larger hot food and dessert section compared to its other branches.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>As part of its commitment to the Shawnee community, the store donated $5,000 to Shawanoe Elementary School. The school’s principal, Tasha Howard, shared that 85% of their student body is of Hispanic heritage. “This makes the store’s opening in the area deeply meaningful,” Howard said, “as it brings the very ingredients families use for their daily meals much closer to home.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Helen Ortiz, Interim President of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, encouraged local residents to visit the new supermarket. The store is open Monday through Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The grand opening celebration drew a large crowd of neighbors who gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Attendees enjoyed live mariachi music and traditional folkloric dances, alongside free samples of the diverse products the store now has to offer.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Mercado Fresco abre nueva sucursal en Shawnee</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El Mercado Fresco abrió sus puertas el 7 de Octubre del presente año, en 7405 Quivira Rd,Shawnee, KS. Es la tienda número 11 cuenta con 60 mil pies cuadrados de diferentes productos para la comunidad en Kansas City.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sandy Knight, Gerente General nos comenta que una tienda más grande da oportunidad de ofrecer más variedad de productos Americanos, asiáticos y Latinoamericanos de diferentes países a los consumidores. Sandy nos comparte que esta tienda cuenta con un área de comidas preparadas y postres más grande que otras sucursales.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> Como parte del apoyo a lacomunidad de Shawnee la tienda hizo una donación de 5 mil dólares a la escuela Shawnee Elementary School Secretary. La directora de la escuela Tasha Howard comenta que el 85% de los estudiantes de la escuela son de origen Hispano. Eso da un significado especial a la apertura de esta tienda en el área porque se acercan a la comunidad los productos que utilizan para preparar sus alimentos.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Helen Ortiz Presidenta Interina de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana del Área Metropolitana de Kansas City hace el llamado a los vecinos que visiten la tienda durante los horarios de atención que son de Lunes a Domingo de 7 am a 10 pm. La ceremonia de inauguración contó con la presencia de vecinos que presenciaron el corte de listón, música en vivo de mariachis, bailesfolclóricos y pudieron degustar muestras gratis de productos que la tienda ofrecerá a la venta</p>



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		<title>Marquez Boots celebrates 20 years of outfitting  Kansas City families</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Merlo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>By Tere Siqueira</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Laura Marquez is celebrating a business milestone.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>During October, Marquez Boots, Marquez’s Western wear store, is marking its 20th</strong> <strong>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.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For Marquez, the milestone is about more than business longevity. It is the story of a family that held on through years few customers ever saw.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Marquez and her husband opened the store in 2006. At that time, he was a general manager with the Chipotle restaurant chain and she was a supervisor there. When they decided to take the leap, he kept his job to help cover household expenses and make sure the new business had what it needed, she recalled.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Their first location for Marquez Boots was just for a trial run, Marquez said. Since then, the store has moved five times. Each time, customers have found their way to the new address, she said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The most difficult time of running the store was when Marquez ran it on her own for 11 years while her husband was in prison, she said. During that time, Marquez raised their four children and kept the business open with help from her parents, she said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>There were moments when Marquez wanted to quit, she said, especially when her youngest daughter asked her to stay home with her and after betrayals by people close to her. What kept her going, she said, was her faith, a friend who helped the family during the most difficult times, customers who encouraged her to stay open, and eventually, her husband’s return.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“They say you don’t know how strong you are until being strong is your only option,” Marquez said. “Of course, it was worth it. Today, I feel very blessed, because everything I thought I had lost, God has given back to me; and I’m not only talking about material things, but wisdom, peace, joy, my husband and my family together. That is worth gold.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For many customers, shopping at Marquez Boots is as precious as gold. Doing so provides a way of holding on to their roots, Marquez said. She feels fortunate to be part of that culture and to help customers put together an outfit, whether for a night of dancing or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, she said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Many customers value like to dress “from head to toe” at Marquez Boots, Marquez said.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Admittedly, Marquez Boots has had to adapt to change over two decades. For example, tastes have changed considerably since the store opened. The store has kept up with new trends for younger and older customers alike, according to Marquez.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Social media has changed how Marquez Boots connects with people, bringing visitors to the store from all over, Marquez said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>After 20 years, Marquez said the store is at its best moment and she’s ready for a new career. Her husband has opened a heating and air conditioning company, and she sees herself joining him there, she said.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The family is open to selling the business to someone with vision and a love for Western wear, Marquez said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“Thank you, Kansas City and the surrounding area, for so much love and support,” Marquez said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Marquez advises anyone in the community who’s thinking of opening a business to make sure it’s something they’re truly passionate about and enjoy doing.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Marquez Boots is located at 3005 Strong Ave. in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information about the store and its anniversary events, visit facebook.com/MarquezBootsOficial.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Marquez Boots celebra 20 años vistiendo a las familias del área de Kansas City</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Laura Marquez está de fiesta.<br>Durante octubre, Marquez Boots, su tienda de moda vaquera, celebra su 20 aniversario. Las actividades incluyen ventas especiales en agradecimiento a sus clientes y una fiesta con comida y música en vivo a cargo de La Mafia Norteña y Grupo Conek-T.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Para Marquez, este aniversario va más allá de los años que lleva abierto el negocio. Es la historia de una familia que salió adelante en tiempos que muy pocos clientes llegaron a ver.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Marquez y su esposo abrieron la tienda en 2006. En ese entonces, él era gerente general en la cadena de restaurantes Chipotle y ella trabajaba ahí como supervisora. Cuando decidieron dar el salto, él conservó su empleo para ayudar con los gastos de la casa y asegurarse de que al nuevo negocio no le faltara nada, recordó ella.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El primer local de Marquez Boots era solo para probar suerte, contó Marquez. Desde entonces, la tienda se ha mudado cinco veces, y en cada ocasión los clientes han sabido encontrarla en su nueva dirección, dijo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La etapa más difícil fueron los 11 años en que Marquez llevó la tienda sola mientras su esposo estaba en prisión, relató. En ese tiempo sacó adelante a sus cuatro hijos y mantuvo el negocio abierto con la ayuda de sus padres, dijo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hubo momentos en que Marquez quiso tirar la toalla, confesó, sobre todo cuando su hija menor le pedía que se quedara en casa con ella y después de sufrir traiciones de personas cercanas. Lo que la mantuvo en pie, dijo, fue su fe, una amiga que apoyó a la familia en los momentos más duros, los clientes que la animaban a no cerrar y, finalmente, el regreso de su esposo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Dicen que uno no sabe lo fuerte que es hasta que ser fuerte es la única opción”, expresó Marquez. “Claro que valió la pena. Hoy me siento muy bendecida, porque todo lo que creí haber perdido, Dios me lo ha devuelto, y no hablo solo de lo material, sino de sabiduría, paz, alegría, mi esposo y mi familia unida. Eso vale oro”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Para muchos clientes, comprar en Marquez Boots también vale oro, porque es una manera de mantenerse cerca de sus raíces, dijo Marquez. Ella se siente afortunada de ser parte de esa cultura y de ayudar a sus clientes a armar su atuendo, ya sea para una noche de baile o para una celebración única en la vida, comentó.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Muchos clientes disfrutan vestirse “de pies a cabeza” en Marquez Boots, señaló.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">En dos décadas, la tienda también ha tenido que adaptarse a los cambios. Los gustos, por ejemplo, han cambiado mucho desde que abrió sus puertas.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Según Marquez, la tienda se ha mantenido al día con las nuevas tendencias, tanto para los clientes jóvenes como para los de mayor edad.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Las redes sociales han cambiado la forma en que Marquez Boots conecta con la gente y han traído visitantes de todas partes, indicó.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Después de 20 años, Marquez aseguró que la tienda vive su mejor momento y que ella está lista para una nueva etapa profesional. Su esposo abrió una compañía de calefacción y aire acondicionado, y ella se ve trabajando con él, dijo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La familia está abierta a vender el negocio a alguien con visión y con amor por la moda vaquera, manifestó Marquez.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Gracias, Kansas City y sus alrededores, por tanto cariño y apoyo”, expresó.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A quienes en la comunidad estén pensando en abrir un negocio, Marquez les aconseja asegurarse de que sea algo que realmente les apasione y que disfruten hacer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Marquez Boots está ubicada en 3005 Strong Ave., en Kansas City, Kansas. Para más información sobre la tienda y las actividades del aniversario, visita facebook.com/MarquezBootsOficial.</p>
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		<title>KCMO breaks ground for new pedestrian bridge</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Merlo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>By Roberta Pardo</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The project will provide a pedestrian connection for the neighborhood and improve park access, as Kansas City Parks and Recreation Deputy Director James Wang explained.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“The project represents Kansas City’s commitment to creating a sense of belonging for residents,” Wang said, as quoted in the press release. “Safe walkways like the pedestrian bridge allow people to connect with their neighbors and explore Kansas City’s beautiful parks and landscape.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Expected to be completed in the spring of 2027, the bridge will span Brush Creek and link the trail along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard with the park. Other aspects of the project include landscaping work and new concrete trail connections, city information states.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Former Kansas City Mayor and current U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II has secured $2.8 million in funding for the project through the Missouri Department of Transportation. According to the Parks and Recreation Department website, that amount covers more than half the total cost, listed at $4,632,922.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cleaver was reportedly among those who spoke during the groundbreaking event. Other speakers included Wang and Mayor Quinton Lucas.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“Speakers expressed excitement about the project and appreciation for the community members and elected officials, whose work and support helped move the project forward,” the press release stated.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>KCMO inicia la construcción de un nuevo puente peatonal</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El 9 de septiembre, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Kansas City (Missouri) celebró la ceremonia de inicio de obras de un puente peatonal que conectará las orillas norte y sur de Brush Creek, en el parque Martin Luther King Jr., según se reportó en un comunicado de prensa y en publicaciones en redes sociales.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El proyecto proporcionará una conexión peatonal para el vecindario y mejorará el acceso al parque, tal como explicó James Wang, subdirector del Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Kansas City.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“El proyecto representa el compromiso de Kansas City de crear un sentido de pertenencia para los residentes”, afirmó Wang, según declaraciones recogidas en el comunicado de prensa. “Las vías seguras, como este puente peatonal, permiten a las personas conectar con sus vecinos y explorar los hermosos parques y paisajes de Kansas City”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Se prevé que el puente, cuya finalización está programada para la primavera de 2027, cruce Brush Creek y conecte el sendero del bulevar Emanuel Cleaver II con el parque. Según información municipal, otros aspectos del proyecto incluyen trabajos de paisajismo y nuevas conexiones de senderos de hormigón.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Emanuel Cleaver II, exalcalde de Kansas City y actual representante de los Estados Unidos, ha conseguido 2,8 millones de dólares en financiación para el proyecto a través del Departamento de Transporte de Misuri. Según el sitio web del Departamento de Parques y Recreación, dicha suma cubre más de la mitad del coste total, cifrado en 4.632.922 dólares.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cleaver fue una de las personas que participó durante el acto de inicio de las obras. Entre los demás oradores figuraron Wang y el alcalde Quinton Lucas.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Los oradores expresaron su entusiasmo por el proyecto y su agradecimiento a los miembros de la comunidad y a los cargos electos, cuyo trabajo y apoyo contribuyeron a impulsar la iniciativa”, señaló el comunicado de prensa.</p>
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		<title>Everyone is welcome to celebrate cider season at Louisburg Cider Mill</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Merlo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:17:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>By Tere Siqueira</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For Josh Hebert, running Louisburg Cider Mill isn’t about ownership. It’s about stewardship.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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</strong> <strong>of the third generation to run it, and said he thinks often about the people who built it.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“I mostly think about my role as being a steward of a business that has been entrusted to me,” Hebert said. “I think a lot about the dreams, vision and hard work of the people who came before me.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>When he took over, Hebert said, his first goal was to understand what visitors loved about the place and then work hard not to change it. Behind the scenes, the family worked to improve operations and build a stronger foundation for growth.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“I used to describe it as the paradox of continuity and change,” he said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The mill sits on more than 50 acres at 14730 K-68 Hwy. in Louisburg, about 40 miles south of Kansas City. Its Country Store is open year-round and sells the mill’s apple cider and its apple cider donuts, made fresh daily. The Family Farm, on the same property, opens each fall with a corn maze, pumpkin patches and wagon rides.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Depending on the season, the business employs between 50 and 150 people, Hebert said. At least 50 work there year-round, and the number rises substantially in the fall. Most live in Louisburg or surrounding communities.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Jobs fall into three areas — the Country Store, the Family Farm and production — with positions ranging from customer service and cash registers to maintenance crews, food and pumpkin sales, and equipment operation. Hebert said the work moves fast during the fall, so the business looks for people who are dependable and willing to help wherever they’re needed.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The mill also buys as many apples as it can from local and regional growers, some of them longtime partners.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“Growing apples requires a tremendous amount of work and carries a great deal of risk,” Hebert said. “We value the opportunity to support those growers by creating a market for their fruit.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>That network extends to the vendors and makers who set up during Ciderfest, the mill’s fall festival, held over two weekends. Visitors can shop the vendor booths, listen to live music, eat and drink cider, and spend the day on the Family Farm.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“More than anything, the two weekends are an opportunity to spend time together, enjoy the property and celebrate the fall cider season,” Hebert said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Hebert said he’s noticed the crowd changing over the years, and that more Hispanic families are making the mill part of their own fall traditions.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“We are grateful for that,” he said. “We want this to be a place where everyone feels welcome and where families from throughout the region can enjoy spending time together.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Part of the draw, he said, is the drive itself — leaving the city for a rural stretch that isn’t far from town. The rest is what greets people at the door: the smell of fresh cider donuts and apple cider.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For families who haven’t made the trip yet, Hebert had a simple invitation.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“I hope people will give us a chance,” he said. “My sincere hope is that their visit becomes a positive memory and an experience they will want to enjoy over and over again in the future.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Louisburg Cider Mill is at 14730 K-68 Hwy. in Louisburg, Kansas. The Country Store is open year-round and the Family Farm operates from mid-September through the end of October. For hours, Family Farm pricing and Ciderfest dates, visit louisburgcidermill.com.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Todos son bienvenidos en la temporada de sidra de Louisburg Cider Mill</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Josh Hebert no se ve a sí mismo como el dueño de Louisburg Cider Mill. Se ve como alguien que cuida algo que le prestaron.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hebert es presidente y director general del negocio, que la familia de su esposa levantó en 1977 en un terreno al sur de Kansas City. Él quedó al frente en 2015, como parte de la tercera generación, y dijo que piensa seguido en quienes estuvieron antes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Concibo mi papel, sobre todo, como el de alguien que cuida un negocio que me fue confiado”, expresó Hebert. “Pienso mucho en los sueños, la visión y el trabajo de las personas que vinieron antes que yo”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Al asumir, contó, lo primero que quiso fue entender qué era lo que la gente quería tanto del lugar, para no tocarlo. Mientras tanto, puertas adentro, la familia se dedicó a ordenar la operación y a dejarla lista para crecer.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Yo lo llamaba la paradoja de la continuidad y el cambio”, indicó.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El molino ocupa más de 50 acres sobre la carretera K-68, en Louisburg, Kansas, a unas 40 millas de Kansas City. Su tienda, la Country Store, abre todo el año y ahí se consigue la sidra de manzana y las famosas donas de sidra, que se hacen frescas todos los días. En el mismo terreno está la Family Farm, que abre cada otoño con laberinto de maíz, calabazas y paseos en carreta.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Según la temporada, el negocio emplea entre 50 y 150 personas, dijo Hebert. Al menos 50 trabajan ahí todo el año y la cifra sube bastante en el otoño. La mayoría vive en Louisburg o en las comunidades de alrededor.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Los empleos se reparten en tres áreas: la tienda, la granja y la producción. Hay puestos de atención al cliente y caja, cuadrillas de mantenimiento, venta de comida y calabazas, y operación de maquinaria. Hebert dijo que en otoño el ritmo es rápido, así que buscan gente cumplida y dispuesta a ayudar donde haga falta.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El molino también compra toda la manzana que puede a productores locales y de la región, algunos de ellos socios de muchos años.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Producir manzana exige muchísimo trabajo y conlleva un gran riesgo”, manifestó Hebert. “Valoramos poder apoyar a esos productores generando un mercado para su fruta”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Esa red se extiende a los vendedores y artesanos que montan sus puestos durante el Ciderfest, el festival de otoño del molino, que dura dos fines de semana. Quienes asisten pueden recorrer los puestos, escuchar música en vivo, comer, tomar sidra y pasar el día en la granja.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">«Más que nada, esos dos fines de semana son una oportunidad para convivir, disfrutar el lugar y celebrar la temporada de la sidra”, dijo Hebert.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Con los años, contó, ha visto cambiar a la gente que llega. Cada vez más familias hispanas están haciendo del molino parte de sus propias tradiciones de otoño.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Lo agradecemos mucho”, expresó. “Queremos que este sea un lugar donde todos se sientan bienvenidos y donde las familias de toda la región puedan pasar tiempo juntas”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Parte del encanto, dijo, está en el camino mismo: salir de la ciudad y entrar a una zona rural que no queda lejos. El resto llega al abrir la puerta, con el olor a donas y sidra recién hechas.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A las familias que todavía no han ido, Hebert les hizo una invitación sencilla.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Ojalá nos den la oportunidad”, dijo. “Mi deseo sincero es que su visita se convierta en un buen recuerdo y en una experiencia que quieran repetir una y otra vez”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Louisburg Cider Mill está en el 14730 de la carretera K-68, en Louisburg, Kansas. La Country Store abre todo el año y la Family Farm opera de mediados de septiembre a finales de octubre. Para horarios, precios de la granja y las fechas del Ciderfest, visita louisburgcidermill.com.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>By Angie Baldelomar</em></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>This year’s Latina Leadership Summit is approaching.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of</strong> <strong>Greater Kansas City (HCC) will host the 2026 Latina Leadership Summit on Oct. 8 at The Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Helen Ortiz-Turley, HCC interim president, said the summit is more than just an event.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“It’s about creating a platform where Latina women can see themselves, hear themselves and recognize the incredible possibilities that exist for them,” Ortiz-Turley said. “Latinas, we are entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, executives, community leaders; and on top of that, we’re also moms and wives, … (so) we want to create an environment where women can connect with resources, develop their leadership skills, build relationships and open doors for one another.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Although Latina is in the name of the summit, the event is open to anyone who “believes in Latino leadership and economic empowerment,” according to Ortiz-Turley.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“We especially welcome Latina entrepreneurs, but it doesn’t have to be Latinos only – business owners, professionals, executives, emerging leaders, students and women who are looking for the next opportunity to grow,” she said. “We also welcome corporations, community organizations – anyone who wants to support and connect with Latino leaders.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For Diana Reyes-Raymer, HCC board member and event chair, the summit is all about creating a space for women to grow their careers.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“I’ve learned so much from the women who came before me, and I’m also constantly learning from the younger generation,” said Reyes-Raymer, an executive with Reyes Media Group, which publishes Dos Mundos. “There is something incredibly powerful about putting all of those generations in one room and giving them an opportunity to connect.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Tickets to attend the summit are $100. The price for the all-day event includes breakfast and lunch. There also are sponsorship opportunities for organizations that want to invest in Latino leadership.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Ortiz-Turley encourages people to attend the summit.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“The strength of our community is, I believe, in our ability to come together, supporting one another, creating opportunities for the next generations,” she said. “Because when Latina women succeed, we don’t succeed alone. We bring families, businesses, employees, communities and future generations with us, so this is the spirit behind the summit. And at the Hispanic Chamber, we believe in building bridges, opening doors, creating opportunities for everyone. And we want this to be a place where women don’t just come to be inspired, they come to connect.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>For more information about the event or to buy tickets, visit https://kansascity.hispanicchamber.us/2026-latina-leadership-summer.</strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://dosmundos.com/latina-leadership-summit-set-for-october-8/">Latina Leadership Summit Set for October 8</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dosmundos.com">Dos Mundos Bilingual Newspaper</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Photos By Henning Sac Morales</p>
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		<title>Holy Cross en Overland Park se prepara para su festival parroquial anual</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La Iglesia Católica Holy Cross en Overland Park, Kansas, se prepara para su festival parroquial anual.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">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.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“La idea es que åtodos los miembros de la familia puedan disfrutar del festival”, dijo.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Este evento gratuito también servirá para recaudar fondos para la parroquia. Los asistentes pueden colaborar comprando la comida que se ofrecerá durante la jornada.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gómez ve el evento como una forma de atraer a más personas a la parroquia y a la fe católica en general.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Creo que es una oportunidad para que otras personas, que no son feligreses o ni siquiera católicas, vengan a conocer esta hermosa comunidad”, afirmó. “(Y vean) cómo trabajamos juntos, cómo alabamos juntos, cómo servimos juntos y cómo organizamos este evento”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Como recién llegado a la parroquia, Gómez ha experimentado recientemente lo que significa conocer a los miembros de Holy Cross.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Es una comunidad muy acogedora”, comentó. “Creo que este evento es una invitación para todos aquellos que no pertenecen a la parroquia; una invitación a venir y ver cómo vivimos nuestra vida comunitaria, nuestra vida como comunidad”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La parroquia está ubicada en el 8311 W. 93rd St., en Overland Park.</p>
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		<title>Holy Cross in Overland Park prepares for annual parish festival</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Merlo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>By Angie Baldelomar</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Holy Cross Catholic Church in Overland Park, Kansas, is preparing for its annual parish festival.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“The idea is to make something that all members of the family can enjoy,” he said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The free event also will help serve as a parish fundraiser. People can help raise funds by buying the food offered at the event.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Gomez sees the event as a</strong> <strong>way to attract more people to the parish – and the Catholic faith in general.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“It’s an opportunity for people who are not part of the parish to meet our community and also for those who are not even Catholics to learn about us,” he said.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>As a parish newcomer, Gomez recently experienced what it’s like to meet members of Holy Cross.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“Everyone has been very welcoming,” he said. “Now, others can experience it, too.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The parish is located at&nbsp;8311 W. 93rd St. in Overland Park.</strong></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Merlo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><em>Story and photos by Henning Sac Morales</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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 consulate offices. The exhibition aims to promote encounter through art, drawing from identity and memory. Mural art has deep-rooted traditions in Mexico, where its artists have achieved national and international recognition.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Nine of the twelve participating artists were able to attend the inauguration and received certificates of recognition for their artistic contributions from the Acting Consul, Oscar Soberanes Benítez. The event was filled with music, food, and community gathering in true Mexican style, featuring mariachi, tacos, family, and friends.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>According to some of the artists, working inside the consulate and interacting with the staff during the creation process was an excellent experience. Artist Vicente Medellín presents his vision of Mexican deities and fieldworkers—deep symbols of daily life. He mentioned that this has been a great opportunity to promote his art; born in Kansas City, he expressed that this is the best way to connect with his ancestral roots from Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Artist Giselle Garza shared that an important aspect of representing Mexican female culture is wearing long hair and braiding it. She captured this in her mural, which also features a brown-skinned woman with flowers, surrounded by butterflies that symbolize transformation and the transition into adulthood.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Artist Liz Vargas showcases the city of Guanajuato in her mural, a place to which she feels connected through family roots and her personal fondness for the city. She had always wanted to study art and develop her career; thanks to her mother’s support during childhood and her partner’s support now in adulthood, she has achieved it and feels very happy doing so.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El Consulado de México inaugura la exposición de murales: “Voces en el Lienzo Público”</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El Consulado de Mexico en Kansas City inicia las celebraciones del mes de las fiestas patrias y herencia hispana con la inauguración de la muestra de murales titulada: Voces en el Lienzo Público.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;Se exponen 12 obras de artistas Mexicanos y Estadounidenses dentro de las oficinas del consulado. La intención es promover el encuentro a través del arte desde la Identidad y la Memoria.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El arte muralista tiene unas raíces muy fuertes en México donde sus artistas han logrado reconocimiento a nivel nacional e internacional.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">En la inauguración pudieron estar presentes 9 de los 12 artistas convocados, de los cuales pudieron recibir un diploma de reconocimiento por su contribución artística de parte del cónsul encargado Oscar Soberanes Benitez. Fue un evento lleno de música, comida y convivencia al buen estilo mexicano con mariachi, tacos, familia y amigos.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&nbsp;En las palabras de algunos artistas fue una muy buena experiencia trabajar dentro del consulado y convivir con el personal durante las jornadas de creación.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El artista Vicente Medellín nos muestra su vision de las deidades y los trabajadores de campo mexicanos, simbolos profundos de la vida cotidiana, comenta que ha sido una buena oportunidad para promover su arte, nacido en Kansas City dice que esta es la mejor manera de conectar con sus raíces ancestrales mexicanas de Zacatecas y San Luis Potosí.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La Artista Giselle Garza nos comenta que una parte importante de la representación de la cultura femenina Mexicana es llevar pelo largo y poder hacerse trenzas. Esto lo plasma en su mural donde también vemos una mujer morena con flores y rodeada de mariposas que significan la transformación y cambio hacia la adultez.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La Artista Liz Vargas nos muestra en su mural la ciudad de Guanajuato, con la cual se siente conectada por raíces familiares y el gusto de esta ciudad. Desde siempre había querido estudiar arte y desarrollar su carrera, gracias al apoyo de su mamá desde niña y a su pareja ahora en su etapa adulta lo ha logrado y se siente muy feliz haciéndolo.&nbsp;</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>By Roberta Pardo</em></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>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 disabilities and Spanish-speaking families,” according to the Children’s Mercy website.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>“We will have Spanish-speaking providers who can speak with families,” the website also states. “Spanish interpreters will be available to help groups that do not have Spanish-speaking providers.”</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Scheduled for 2-6 p.m., the event will include free snacks. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged to help organizers plan for offering snacks.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>To register, visit https://cmkc.link/bilingual-resource-fair.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Children’s Mercy organizará una feria de recursos bilingüe el 9 de septiembre</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El 9 de septiembre, la Clínica de Autismo de Children’s Mercy organizará una feria de recursos bilingüe en el Centro de Conferencias de la Fundación Kauffman (Kauffman Foundation Conference Center) en Kansas City, Missouri.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Centrada en la salud mental y las discapacidades del desarrollo, la feria tiene como objetivo conectar a las familias con grupos del área metropolitana de Kansas City “que brindan servicios de salud mental y apoyo a niños con discapacidades y a familias de habla hispana”, según el sitio web de Children’s Mercy.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Contaremos con profesionales de habla hispana que podrán conversar con las familias”, indica también el sitio web. “Habrá intérpretes de español disponibles para ayudar a aquellos grupos que no cuenten con personal que hable español”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El evento está programado para realizarse de 2:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. e incluirá refrigerios gratuitos. No es obligatorio registrarse, aunque se recomienda hacerlo para ayudar a los organizadores a planificar la provisión de refrigerios.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Para registrarse, visite https://cmkc.link/bilingual-resource-fair.</p>
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