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Year: 2015

This turkey has some pretty good dance moves

“I didn’t want to do it, but I was forced into it because he wouldn’t do it. It’s not that bad, I guess.” What’s the best part about being a turkey? “Dancing without people knowing who I am.” What’s your best move? “I can do … Continue readingThis turkey has some pretty good dance moves

Posted on November 22, 2015June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Mom shares power of music with her son

“Music has meant so much to me that I wanted to share it with my son. I wanted it to be a special bond between us. He’s been listening to Nirvana, Depeche Mode, Erasure, Johnny Cash, Sublime, Juan Gabriel and a lot other stuff since … Continue readingMom shares power of music with her son

Posted on November 21, 2015June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Good Felines focuses on helping community cats

“It started when I trapped a feral mama cat and she had four kittens. My husband and I worked together to socialize them, and then we wanted to find them homes.” How do you socialize a kitten like that? “What I do is forced love. … Continue readingGood Felines focuses on helping community cats

Posted on November 20, 2015June 21, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Young singer sets her sights pretty high

“Last year I had my song, ‘Tennessee,’ go No. 1 on Best Country Radio. I also won CMA of Texas Female Rising Star of the Year. “When they called to tell me I was nominated I thought, OK, that’s cool. But I didn’t think I … Continue readingYoung singer sets her sights pretty high

Posted on November 19, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Victim of bullying believes in ‘being yourself’

“I was homeschooled but I joined a youth group when I was about 12, and kids were not very nice to me. “I’ve always been a little different, and people have noticed that. So I understand that feeling of standing out. But it means nothing … Continue readingVictim of bullying believes in ‘being yourself’

Posted on November 19, 2015June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Vietnam veterans help their ‘brothers and sisters’

“We’re just veterans helping veterans. Through the years, we’ve seen what many of them are going through. We feel like we have to help our brothers and sisters because they get very little assistance from our government and very little help from the VA. So … Continue readingVietnam veterans help their ‘brothers and sisters’

Posted on November 18, 2015November 16, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Parents pass down the spirit of helping others

“I love the casinos, the church and donating to different charities. I volunteer at the Star of Hope Mission and give away clothes to Suit Up for Success, which supports women who are looking for jobs. It’s always been in my heart to help people … Continue readingParents pass down the spirit of helping others

Posted on November 17, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He hopes to keep inspiring people with his music

“I’ve been playing music since I was about 11, but I never really took it seriously. It was always football first. Then I went to play college football, and I was there for about three months before I decided that I wanted to play music … Continue readingHe hopes to keep inspiring people with his music

Posted on November 16, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Donations bring A.M.O.R. to orphans in Mexico

“We support a private orphanage in Mexico called Amor para Compartir, which means Love to Share. They are pretty much living on donations. These kids range from 18 months old on up. They’re all waiting for their parents to come back from rehab and things … Continue readingDonations bring A.M.O.R. to orphans in Mexico

Posted on November 15, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He buys her chocolate — and affection

“We met when we worked at Dairy Queen. That was two years ago. She was doing a fundraiser, and she came up and asked me if I wanted to buy some chocolate. That’s how it started.” How much chocolate did you buy? “I bought two … Continue readingHe buys her chocolate — and affection

Posted on November 14, 2015June 22, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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