Westside 23nd Back to School!
On July 26, 73 volunteers and 19 partner organizations came to celebrate the 2024-25 school year and congratulate all the students of the Westside!“We congratulate all students and parents that continue succeeding every year and doing a great academic performance,” said Jorge Coromac, director of Westside CAN Center. “Thanks to partner organizations, sponsors and friends […]
Pat Contreras running for Missouri Senate
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Missouri, native Pat Contreras wants to represent the 7th District in the Missouri Senate.Contreras, who seeks to become the first Latino to serve in the Missouri Senate, will face Patty Lewis Aug. 6 in the Democratic primary. The winner will advance to the November general elections.Contreras believes representation is extremely […]
Patricia Hernandez seeks state House seat
By Chara Patricia Hernandez wants to represent District 19 in the Missouri House of Representatives.Hernandez will face Wick Thomas in the Democratic primary elections Aug. 6, with the winner facing Republican Karen Spalding in the November general elections, according to Ballotpedia.com.According to her campaign website, the Kansas City, Missouri, native aims to support and empower […]
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 of their mother, founder Clara Reyes – share their vision for Dos Mundos moving forward.“Our point is to always make sure that we serve our community and be a voice […]
Attendance tops 170 for second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas session
Attendance tops 170 for second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas session Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesOn May 29, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City hosted its second Cafe con Empresarias Latinas event.Held at the Los Abuelos Cantina in Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, the event drew around […]
Congratulations, 2024 Graduates!
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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 2 years old. The U.S. […]
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 pass a physical test and […]
Sun Fresh, La Gran D 1340 AM and Dos Mundos partner for annual kid’s day event
Story by Angie Baldelomar and photos by Ed ReyesSun Fresh Market Calle 18, in partnership with the radio station La Gran D (1340 AM) and Dos Mundos Newspaper, is hosting its 14th annual event to celebrate Dia del Nino (Niño in Spanish).From 4 to 7 p.m. May 1, the community can visit the parking lot […]
GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
By Chara GCI seeks volunteers for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, hosted by Guadalupe Centers Inc. (GCI), is coming. And as the three-day celebration approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers to help ensure its success.“Volunteers will be mostly helping us with the setup, manning and breakdown of the event, such as manning […]