Finance + Legal Services

What If My Ex Won't Pay Child Support?

When a parent stops paying child support, it can create immediate financial stress and uncertainty. Many parents wonder whether they can withhold visitation, stop following the custody order, or take other action on their own.The good news is that Texas law provides several ways to enforce child support orders. If your ex is behind on payments, you may be able to recover unpaid support through the court while continuing to protect your rights and your child's best interests.Key TakeawaysTexas...

Fitness

Learning to Persevere

How Jiu Jitsu Prepares Kids for Life Article by Christina Thompson | Photography by Isabella Aldrete For many parents, enrolling a child in martial arts is about more than learning self-defense.  We sat down with Laci Douthitt, co-owner and instructor at Stoic Jiu Jitsu, to learn more about how martial arts help children develop confidence, perseverance, and body awareness—skills that extend far beyond the mats. Q: What ages can participate in youth Jiu Jitsu? A: Classes begin as early...

Health + Wellness

Protecting Your Best Friend

A Guide to Heatstroke in Dogs Article by Benjamin Fox, D.V.M. | Photography by Stacy Berg As the mercury rises, so do the risks for our canine companions. Unlike humans, who possess sweat glands across most of their bodies to facilitate cooling, dogs rely primarily on panting and a limited number of sweat glands in their paw pads to regulate their temperature. This physiological difference makes them exceptionally vulnerable to heatstroke, a life-threatening condition where the body’s core...

Life + Culture

Jude's Light Shines On

How One Family’s Faith, Loss, and Love Inspired a Mission of Hope Article by Mary Grace Calley | Photography by Iris Castro “Mommy, do we get to choose our age in Heaven?” “I’m not sure, sweetie. What age would you choose?” “I would choose to be 8 forever.” A few weeks later, my precious son, Jude, died in a tragic car accident. He was only 8 years old. Jude was full of life, joy, energy, and kindness. He loved baseball, adventures, and making people laugh, and he never missed an...