National Latino leader, area native keeping KC ties alive
By Chara Hector V. Barreto hasn’t forgotten his Kansas City area roots. On Oct. 12, the Latino activist and entrepreneur made a guest speaking during the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City’s awards gala in Kansas City, Mo. And in November, the chair of The Latino Coalition – a Latino advocacy group with […]
Caudillo running for KCK school board
By Chara Irene Caudillo wants to help her community and promote education among children in Kansas City, Kan. Caudillo is channeling that motivation into her bid to continue serving on the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education. The CEO of El Centro Inc. began serving in 2015 on the school board as a two-year appointment. […]
Minion Mania at Hoots & Howls
Kansas City Zoo: The Kansas City Zoo is decked out for fall, so bring the family for spooky, not scary, fun at Hoots & Howls. Every weekend in October, the Zoo will have bewitching activities and entertainment for all ages. This weekend, Minions are taking over! Hoots & Howls festivities are Saturdays and Sundays from […]
Beware! The Running Dead 5K is Here!
BONNER SPRINGS, Kansas (October 17, 2017)- Join us for Kansas City’s favorite Halloween run! The 5th annual Running Dead 5K will be held on October 28th, 2017. Get ready to race to the finish line and survive the zombie attack. Or join the undead zombie hoard that will chase, or slowly stalk, humans through the […]
Watson receives Carlos F. Cortes Award
By Chara On Oct. 12, Henri Watson got a surprise. That day, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City (HCC) presented Watson with the Carlos F. Cortes Humanitarian of the Year Award during its gala at the Sheraton Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. The award is presented to individuals who best exemplify […]
Kansas City is sending Humanitarian Aid to Victims of the Earthquakes in Mexico
In Partnership with Reyes Media, Dos Mundos Bilingual News Paper, Westside CAN Center, Custom Foods Inc., the Sister of St Francis-Warehouse project, Price Chopper –Roeland Park-, Sun Fresh -18th street-, Woodland Volunteers and the people of Kansas City, Woodland was able to collect supplies that includes tents, wheel chairs, tools, crutches, walkers, cans, soap, first […]
El Centro renames building to honor Ruiz
By Chara El Centro Inc. has honored one of its longtime contributors. In September, the Kansas City, Kan.-based non-profit organization renamed its administrative building on Minnesota Avenue the Richard A. Ruiz Administrative and Services Building. According to Irene Caudillo, El Centro president and CEO, board members began talks about the name change a few years […]
Termómetro KC – Noticias Locales
09/21/17 La policía de Kansas City, Kan., está investigando un tiroteo que ocurrió en la calle N. 5th, cerca de la Avenida Quindaro. Una persona sufrió de heridas graves y fue llevada a un hospital del área. Al día de hoy no se tienen pistas de quién puedo haber cometido el crimen, pero ya se […]
Free and low-cost flu vaccinations available in KC area
CDC recommends getting vaccinations now By Dermidio Juez-Perez Flu season is around the corner. It’s recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that anyone at least 6 months old get a flu vaccination now to reduce the chances of getting the flu, rather than waiting for the cold and flu season. Kansas City […]
Cordoba receives Othli Award
On Tuesday (Sept. 12), the Consulate of Mexico held its Othli Award ceremony at the KCP&L corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., to recognize the work of Dr. Luis Cordoba, executive director of student intervention programs at Kansas City Public Schools. The Othli Award is granted to a Mexican, Mexican-American or Latino leader leaving a […]