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🌱 Holiday open houses kick off downtown Hays' Christmas season

Hays, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hays! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Holiday open houses kick off downtown Hays' Christmas season
  • Fort Hays State's athletic aid tops $3 million
  • How Ellis County's midgrade gas prices compared with Kansas

Also on today's calendar: Interactive Storytime w/ FHSU Music and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with plenty of sun, temps: high: 59, low: 31.
  • Friday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 52 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Downtown Hays holiday open houses run Nov. 12-14 on The Bricks (nwkansasnews.com) — Downtown Hays kicks off its holiday shopping season with open houses on The Bricks Nov. 12–14. Participating businesses may offer sales, refreshments and giveaways under this year's “A Gingerbread Christmas” theme, with hours and offerings varying by shop. The event begins several weeks of Christmas Magic on Main Street celebrations.
   

2. Ellis County: $3,115,242 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2025 (nwkansasnews.com) — Fort Hays State University's athletic financial aid rose 18.4% to $3.12 million in 2025, according to U.S. Department of Education data. The university reported 511 student-athletes, up from 462 the year before, with male athletes receiving 16.5% more aid on average than female athletes.
   

3. Week ending Oct. 31: Lowest midgrade gas in Ellis County reaches $4.16 (nwkansasnews.com) — Ellis County's reported midgrade gasoline prices averaged $4.21 a gallon for the week ending Oct. 31, below Kansas' $4.27 average. GasBuddy customer reports put the county's lowest price at $4.16, with just four of 24 reported stations offering midgrade. The figures reflect cash prices, not necessarily today's pump prices.
   

4. Omelia Klein, RN, Honored With 2026 DAISY Award (haysmed.com) — HaysMed acute care nurse Omelia Klein has received a DAISY Award after a patient nominated her for attentive, compassionate care. Drawing on 40 years of hospital experiences, the patient said Klein stood out for frequently checking in and making a lasting impression through her kindness.
   

5. Charles Richard 'Charlie' Duvall (seguintoday.com) — Charles Richard “Charlie” Duvall, 86, died Nov. 6 at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by family. A retired human resources professional and recruiter, he enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren and mentoring students. A celebration of life will be held later, with memorials designated for the Golden Belt Humane Society.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors, City of Hays offices will close this Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day, which means our midweek refuse and recycling pickup schedule is shifting for parts of town.
    Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10 routes aren't changing. Friday, November 13 stays normal too. If your polycarts usually get emptied on… (Nextdoor )
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Hays. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Hays. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hays here.

Ok Hays! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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