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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Loco for Cinco Fest highlights art and culture with live mural painting
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Many Wichitans filled the streets of downtown at the Loco For Cinco festival to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and local art and culture. The annual event not only brings Wichitans in but also people from Dallas-Fort Worth. Artists Juan Velazquez and Armando Aguirre were selected as this year's artists for the Loco for Cinco mural project, and the two painted their murals live during the event. Aguirre painted a Catrina, which is usually a female figure dressed as a skeleton or skull-faced. It's an iconic symbol of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). 'I was happy they chose this design because it was one that had been rejected for other clients, other opportunities. I kept holding on to it because I'm like, I know one day I'll be able to paint it,' Aguirre said. Aguirre's art has taken him not only across Texas but also California and Tennessee. In his first visit to Wichita Falls, he said seeing the culture and art come alive shows the city's identity. 'I feel like this is the perfect piece to do for today for Cinco de Mayo. Something that is celebrating our culture and our heritage,' Aguirre said. 'It makes me feel good because one of the things that I've been wanting to do is go out and paint in other places, travel, and paint. I'm doing that today, and it makes me feel really good.' To check out Aguirre's work, click here for his Instagram. You can find Velazquez's work by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Loco for Cinco returns to downtown with culture, music, and flavor
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Multiple local organizations and businesses have come together to host 2025's Loco for Cinco – a day full of culture, music, and good food in downtown Wichita Falls. WHEN: May 3 from 2 p.m. until 10 806 Travis St. WHAT TO EXPECT: Live music, sanctioned USA boxing, Mural Project, Show N Shine Car Show, Folklorico Dancing, Huapango Contest, authentic food, artisan vendors, and a community Admission is $10, Military and their spouses are free with ID Those interested in volunteering should contact Alicia Duran at (940) 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Connections, growth and more discussed at State of Community event
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Empowering the community of Wichita Falls. That's the big goal Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Ron Kitchens aims for during the State of the Community event. 'Change is good. It is something that we promote,' panelist and Con Potencia Co-Founder, Ismael Duran, said. Duran spoke from an arts and culture perspective. As an art advocate, Duran hopes that community members will continue to see the importance of the arts as a part of their identity. 'It is something that, hey, we have to be a part of,' Duran said. 'The arts and culture within the community need to reflect who we are as a community. That way, everybody can get a sense of pride of the community itself.' Chicago Bear Adrian Colbert, also a Wichita Falls native, echoes that sentiment. But his work has already begun with neighborhood cleanups in District 2. He says while seeds have been planted for growth, he hopes audience members plant more seeds in the community. 'To see everybody together and having people express what they're doing and what they're working on and what they're working towards,' Colbert said. 'It's important because if someone doesn't know what you're doing within the community, then it's hard to be supportive.' The two believe the city is in a good spot to support its goal of growth. 'One step at a time. That's all it takes, is one foot in front of the other,' Colbert said. 'Supporting each other and communicating. Communication is so important, and reaching goals because this is going to take a collective effort and a team effort.' 'The platform that we had, it was nice to have that and have it implanted in people's minds that, 'hey, we are a big part of this community',' Duran said. As the community fosters connection to empower growth. Duran and Con Potencia are gearing up for Loco for Cinco on Saturday, May 3 at Travis Park in downtown Wichita Falls. Colbert is planning another community cleanup soon. Both say they are opportunities for the community to support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
