By Camelia Juarez

Roughly 150 kids received a free, fresh haircut from local barbers Sunday at the Krug Activity Center in Kyle.

The number of kids receiving new hairdos, part of the Kutz for Kidz event, has tripled since Chris Ortiz, owner of a Kyle-area barbershop, first coordinated the event in 2018. Ultimately, Ortiz hopes the effort gives parents a financial break, while also giving kids confidence to look their best in class.

On average, a haircut for a child can range from $10 to $20 and th...