Arts + Culture

Not Your Average Fourth Grade Classroom

Multiplication with a rap, division with a rhyme, and confidence taught every single time. Article by Chelsea Humphreys | Photography by Yvette Hartridge Walk into Mrs. Schroeder’s classroom at Wilderness Oak Elementary and you will find more than desks and books. You will find a space that feels like home. Bright pillows line a cozy carpet area. Wobble stools and rolling chairs give students freedom to learn in ways that feel comfortable. Laughter echoes as rhymes and silly raps turn tricky...

Arts + Culture

Always There for Stone Oak

At Station 46, being a firefighter is not just what they do. It’s who they are. Article by Erin Lyons | Photography by Chelsea Humphreys As I walked up to Station 46 on Evans Road in Stone Oak, I heard machinery and laughter. The firefighters were working as a team to check their truck and raise its ladder. Cooperation and focus were balanced with humor and lightheartedness. While it was obvious that safety was their top priority, a comfortable and friendly atmosphere filled the entire...

Arts + Culture

Faith in Action Restores Hope

Serving neighbors, restoring hope, and building faith after floods. Article by Chelsea Humphreys When floodwaters swept across Hunt, Kerrville, and the surrounding Hill Country this summer, devastation followed in their wake. Homes were destroyed, families displaced, and entire neighborhoods left in shock. Roads were impassable, debris piled high, and families stood in front of houses they no longer recognized. While the community reeled from loss, help arrived quickly. Within twenty-four...

Life + Culture

Brie-lieve the Hype

Charcuterie artist Austyn Burgamy transforms fresh, organic ingredients into vibrant edible art that brings people together and sparks conversation. Article by Chelsea Humphreys Some see a charcuterie board as snacks on a slab. Austyn Burgamy sees it as edible art, layered with color, texture, and intention. Every board is a composition, a balance of flavor and beauty designed to draw people in before they even take a bite.   “I love any excuse to throw a party,” Austyn says with an easy...