Life + Culture

Fresh Cuts & Fresh Starts

Helping kids walk into a new school year with confidence Article by Samantha Daviss | Photography by Cuts for Kids For most students, back-to-school season means fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and new clothes. But for many, something as simple as a haircut can become a financial burden. That is where Toni Arredondo, a barber at Capelli’s Barber Salon, has stepped in to make a difference. Arredondo has worked as a barber for over 15 years, but his passion for helping others began long...

Sports + Recreation

Green, White & Community

Celebrating community, partnerships, and the launch of Hays City Lifestyle Article by Jill King | Photography by April Rankin The launch of Hays City Lifestyle called for a celebration that reflected everything the publication stands for—community, connection, and local business. After four successful inaugural editions, the Green and White Pickleball Launch Party brought together advertising partners, readers, and community leaders for an evening of networking, wellness, and fun. Hosted at...

Health + Wellness

From Chaos to Calm

Building Healthy Sleeping Habits for Babies Article by Julie Fustanio Kling | Photography by April Rankin The saying “never wake a sleeping baby” has largely been debunked. In its place, sleep experts recommend that parents establish healthy daytime sleep routines to help children consolidate their sleep at night. During sleep, the brain is hard at work–supporting rapid development, consolidating learning, forming memories, and strengthening neural connections. Sleep also plays a vital role...

Entertainment

Illuminating Shining Stars

Where creativity, courage, and community help young people flourish Article by Ashley Brown | Photography by April Rankin Every parent wants their child to find a place where they belong. For some children, that place is a sports field or a science lab. For others—especially imaginative, sensitive, or unconventional kids—it may be a stage, an art studio, a chorus group, or even a light/soundboard behind the scenes of a theater. The arts have long been recognized as powerful tools for helping...