“I came down here from New York, but my family’s originally from the Virgin Islands.” “I was born and raised in the Virgin Islands, and just moved up here a year and two months ago.” “There’s a big island community around here. There are a … Continue readingIsland community feels ‘more free spirited’
“I worked at the country club for a little over 30 years. I started as a grounds person, worked myself up to assistant superintendent, and then supervisor was my last position. “The closing was sad. I knew a lot of people there. I was working … Continue readingFrom taking care of grounds to enjoying grandkids
“I was a diesel mechanic in the Navy for four years, stationed at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at Little Creek Amphibious Base. I’ve been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Somalia, Liberia, all over. “I was 19 years old when I joined. I was partying a … Continue readingNavy experience provides needed direction
“I grew up in La Porte and he’s from Missouri. I worked for 14 years in the Baytown school district before we lived here. Now I work in Deer Park. I’m a licensed specialist in school psychology. I mostly work with special ed students. I … Continue readingPsychology specialist helps special ed students
“I’m a process operator at Shell in Deer Park. I’ve got to keep working. It’s too early for me to retire yet. “I love my yard work. I spend my off days outside doing this, or at our pool with my kids and doing barbecue … Continue reading‘Definitely, family is number one in our lives’
“You can call it Frisbee golf or disc golf. Another term is frolf, but that’s not used too much. “I come out here about once a week to play. It’s a challenge. “I like golf but it’s expensive. You can play 10 rounds here for … Continue readingWhen it comes to cost, disc golf obvious choice
“We moved to Baytown from Denton about eight years ago. My husband came here to work for Navarre Funeral Home. He’s been a mortician for 40 years, and we’ve been married for 40 years. Now he’s retired, so we enjoy hanging out together and traveling. … Continue readingThey like to hit the road with their rescue dog
“I just graduated from Goose Creek Memorial. I hope to go to Lamar University and major in biochemistry. I want to go to med school and become an oncologist or anesthesiologist. “I was in the health science technology program and got to work at San … Continue readingHealth care experience fuels goal in medicine
“I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my life. “I came to this country from Mexico when I was 14, and I’m 56 now. We had a big family, and I worked to help out my parents. “I was married 13 years and became a … Continue readingShe’s proud of her accomplishments in life
“No sir, I’m not retired. I’ll be 79 on July the 24th, and I probably work 60 hours a week. “From the time I was real small, I thought I was a partner in the business with my dad. He developed the Graywood subdivision in … Continue readingNearly 80, working hard, and available 24/7