“I’m working toward an engineering degree. I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with it yet, but I know I don’t want to go into industry. “I realize this may seem pretty ambitious, but I’d be really content toward the end of my … Continue reading‘I’d like to create something that helps the world’
“After my divorce, I was mixed up with the wrong people and got into drugs. I finally realized that I needed to get myself in check, so I went into rehab. I finished that, and now I’m attending college for my basics. I hope to … Continue readingGoal setting key to her recovery process
“This place was built in 1928. It served as an interurban depot, moving people back and forth through the area. “We bought the building and land from the Missouri Pacific Railroad and opened our feed store here in 1984. Over those 31 years, we’ve probably … Continue readingRetirement top of mind for feed store owner
“My grandmother and I had the same birthday, June 29. We were really close. I spent a lot of time with her. Every year, we celebrated our birthdays together. We would eat shrimp and crawfish, hang out with the family. It was pretty cool. “Then … Continue readingHe keeps his grandmother’s memory close
“I went through public schools and I had many issues with it, one being that I used to be made fun of a lot. Like, it wasn’t cool to be smart. On top of that, I wasn’t really challenged. “So home-schooling my kids was a … Continue readingHome-schooling kids pretty easy decision
“I got this tattoo around the time of my divorce. It was a much-needed thing. I have an issue with change, so I put it off for a really long time. “If you research the octopus, you’ll find it can adapt to change really well. … Continue readingTattoo reminder to ‘chill out and adjust’
“My parents are both paid paramedics for the Highlands Volunteer Fire Department. Like them, helping people is my passion. It’s something that has always come natural to me. “I’m studying to be a nurse. Being in the medical field, you can help anyone from any … Continue readingNursing student’s passion is helping people
“I kind of got inspired by my dad. He likes to volunteer, especially helping with children. I’m planning to get my master’s degree in occupational therapy so I can work with children with autism. “To be able to help a child adapt to society and … Continue readingFather inspires him to help children with autism
“I was the only kid in our family born in Mexico, but I wasn’t even 1 when we moved to Texas. We’ve never been back. “My father was born and raised down there and didn’t want to leave, so I never got a chance to … Continue readingFather he never knew died while in Mexico
“I just want to make sure my wife and three kids have what they need. Sometimes I wonder if I’m doing what I need to be doing with them. I didn’t have a father figure, so I wonder if I’m on the right path. I … Continue readingFather wants to create fond memories for his kids