Hello World! Maria & Sandy are longtime business owners of La Fonda El Taquito Mexican Restaurant. They sit with ENTERRUPT KC to share their story of food, tradition, community, family, and more! A business that started in 1979 by their grandparents and will close at the end of January 2026, after 47 years. Their incredible story is captured like never before! This is Enterrupt KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:05:20 ENTERRUPT Maria & Sandy

00:12:40 History of Family Recipes

00:17:25 The Restaurant Origins

00:27:00 Westside Memories

00:31:00 Maria & Sandy Carrying Family Legacy

00:38:00 Chicken Soup Backstory

00:40:45 "Going to Miss It All"

00:45:00 Sandy and Joe Montana Story

00:49:30 Remembering All La Fonda Staff

00:51:20 Community Advocates

00:54:30 La Fonda Menu Chat

00:58:00 Decision to End the Business

01:07:00 Folklorico Atotonilco impact

01:11:00 Future Catering

01:13:20 Thank You Maria & Sandy (Outro)

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Disclaimer - The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Enterrupt KC or the Host's of Enterrupt KC. The material and information presented is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Enterrupt KC does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Hello World! John Holt is a well-known face in Kansas City and has been on TV for many of us for over 30 years on @fox4kc ! His personality shines through the TV and his commitment to community has allowed him to be involved in many other events around town! But who is John Holt? He sit's with ENTERRUPT KC to discuss his journey from Wichita to Kansas and everything in-between! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 ENTERRUPT Selina & Earl

00:05:50 US -71 Hwy Backstory

00:16:15 Reconnect East Side - 3 Phases

00:37:30 Funding For Project

00:42:50 Future Vision US-71 Hwy

00:47:48 Intersection Challenges

00:56:08 City Of Kansas City, Missouri Commitment

00:57:00 Reconnect West Side I -35/ 670 Hwy

01:01:55 Why Should The Community Care?

01:04:05 Outro

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Disclaimer - The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Enterrupt KC or the Host's of Enterrupt KC. The material and information presented is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Enterrupt KC does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Hello World! Selina Zapata Bur & Earl Harrison are two members of Kansas City's Reconnect East Side Team. They sit with ENTERRUPT KC to discuss the back story of US-71 Highway, the Reconnect East Side & Westside Project, the challenges they are learning as they move forward. Did you know US-71 Highway in Kansas City is the only highway in the United States with a consent decree? Neither did we! This is ENTERRUPT KC. Enjoy this Episode!

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:30 ENTERRUPT Selina & Earl

00:05:50 US -71 Hwy Backstory

00:16:15 Reconnect East Side - 3 Phases

00:37:30 Funding For Project

00:42:50 Future Vision US-71 Hwy

00:47:48 Intersection Challenges

00:56:08 City Of Kansas City, Missouri Commitment

00:57:00 Reconnect West Side I -35/ 670 Hwy

01:01:55 Why Should The Community Care?

01:04:05 Outro

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Disclaimer - The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the guests' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Enterrupt KC or the Host's of Enterrupt KC. The material and information presented is for general information and entertainment purposes only. Enterrupt KC does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.