Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: Little Village’s 55th annual 26th Street parade roared back with mariachi, folkloric dance, and community pride after last year’s immigration crackdown fears, with organizers and residents pointing to “morale” returning. Hispanic Heritage Month on campus: At the University of Alabama, Latino students are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events and community-building through groups like the Hispanic-Latino Association. Public art with Latino roots: East Las Vegas installed “Las Tres Flores,” a permanent sculpture by Justin Favela honoring his family’s Mexican and Guatemalan heritage and the neighborhood’s three generations. Mexican art exhibition in Phoenix: “Tierra y Vida” opens this fall at Olney Gallery, pairing Mexican and Chicano perspectives on land, identity, labor, and ancestral memory. Local business spotlight: Fort Worth’s Puertas Del Sol Imports keeps Mexican handmade goods in the spotlight through markets and social-media bookings. Community fiesta in Texas: Port Arthur’s Mexican Heritage Society marked its 58th fiesta with food, music, and cultural events, plus passport help. Restaurant closing: Frida’s Mexican Restaurant in Collierville, Tennessee, will close after 10 years, while its Memphis location stays open.