Lets Talk Topeka

Fiesta Topeka, now in its 93rd year, kicks off Saturday in downtown Topeka, bringing together the community through Mexican music, food, and dance.>>>https://www.wibw.com/2026/07/10/fiesta-topeka-returns-93rd-year-with-music-food-dance/

Staff at Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) are helping pet owners reunite with lost dogs after the Independence Day holiday, all thanks to microchipping. 🐶

City council this week approved funding for three projects, including one that would convert a vacant apartment complex into cooperative housing.>>>https://www.wibw.com/2026/07/10/topekas-affordable-housing-trust-fund-awards-first-ever-round-funding-three-projects/

A portion of a busy street on the city’s west side is scheduled to be closed for repairs on Thursday.
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A Topeka homeless shelter is asking the community to respond to its need for additional food assistance as the demand for services has increased dramatically in recent weeks.
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