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Month: July 2014

She can tell you what fame feels like

“I’ve been famous before. When they were premiering the new 3D printer at the library, Channel 13 was there. I also was in the newspaper when the first African-American woman astronaut visited our school. So I’m used to being in the news. But I don’t … Continue readingShe can tell you what fame feels like

Posted on July 10, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Historic bank building getting a makeover

“We’re converting the old Citizens Bank into an office building. There’s a lot of history here. It was designed by Alfred Finn, who also designed the San Jacinto Monument and a number of other older buildings in downtown Houston. We’re trying to maintain the character … Continue readingHistoric bank building getting a makeover

Posted on July 9, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Everybody wants to have their cars looking good’

“I’ve been doing this for about three years now, and I think I’m pretty good at it. You can make some decent money. Everybody wants to have their cars looking good, especially in the summertime.”

Posted on July 8, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘There’s a cyber killer trying to kill me’

“I’ve got a letter stating that there’s a cyber killer trying to kill me.”

Posted on July 7, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Recent graduate weighing her options

“It’s my family’s pipeline company out of Louisiana. I’m 18, and I just graduated high school. I’m just doing this until I find something else. I’d like to go to college, but I don’t know what for yet. I’m not doing this the rest of … Continue readingRecent graduate weighing her options

Posted on July 6, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘My biggest job is making sure they grow up right’

“I’m a stay-at-home mom with four kids. It’s a lot of work. My biggest job is making sure they grow up right. “Our oldest son just graduated high school, and we’re encouraging him to go off somewhere to college. He doesn’t have to stay in … Continue reading‘My biggest job is making sure they grow up right’

Posted on July 5, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Fishing helps me think and relax’

“I just got off a 12-hour shift at a pipe-coating plant. Fishing helps me think and relax. I do pretty well using shrimp. “I fix them up with my special recipe. I spice it up, Louisiana style. Can’t tell you the ingredients, though. It’s a … Continue reading‘Fishing helps me think and relax’

Posted on July 4, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Tire shop owner hangs on during tough times

“I’ve owned this tire shop for 15 years. We’ve been robbed twice, the first time for over $4,000. The second time we lost my bird, a dove. People have crashed their cars into the shop a couple times. “There haven’t been many customers lately. Business … Continue readingTire shop owner hangs on during tough times

Posted on July 3, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Compatible’ couple count down to wedding

“We’re getting married Sept. 14. We’ve been together eight years now. “I couldn’t get a divorce from my first wife; she was giving me a hard time. But we finally got it done. I got married when I was real young, and all we ever … Continue reading‘Compatible’ couple count down to wedding

Posted on July 2, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I realized fitness was more my calling’

“Did I see myself being co-owner of a gym? No. I got a degree in management information systems, so I thought I’d be working with computers or something in the business field. During my senior year of college I realized fitness was more my calling.” … Continue reading‘I realized fitness was more my calling’

Posted on July 2, 2014July 5, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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