“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are dealing with PTSD, homelessness and other issues. When I … Continue readingDoing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“I’ve been married twice. Eleven years the first time. The last one, 23 years. Now I’m engaged again.” Third time is the charm, right? “That’s what he said because it will be his third, too. He did justice of the peace once. The other one … Continue readingIs third time the charm for latest marriage?
This mom started a clothing exchange out of necessity. Her idea has grown into a program that benefits hundreds of local families, who donate clothing they no longer wear so that they can select other clothes they need. “In the summer of 2012, my oldest … Continue readingMom’s clothing exchange idea blossoms
“I come from the generation that transgender was unheard of, or the stories that were heard were considered circus acts. “Over the years I have tried to get help several times because I have been dealing with this my entire life. At 6 or 7 … Continue reading‘We are just real people trying to live our lives’
“I married somebody in the military, so we moved all over the world. My kids were born in Italy. When we came back to the states, we started hosting foreign exchange students because we wanted to keep some of that diverse culture going. “We’ve hosted … Continue readingForeign exchange students become part of family
“In addition to our full-time jobs, my wonderful wife of two years, Erica, and I have a photography/videography business. We do weddings, family reunions, events, parties and portraiture work. I started my business, Double M Photography, in 2012 just after I graduated. While working on … Continue readingLove of photography helps keep memories alive
“There are a lot of hurting people in Baytown. If you just look for it, you see it. Homeless people are the most visible, but there are so many others in need: widows, orphans, abused, passers-through. And something that’s always been nagging at me is … Continue readingHe focuses on helping ‘the least’ in community
“We came here from the Rio Grande Valley in 1966 with four kids. The youngest was 3 months old. My husband needed a better job. He was driving a truck, picking up people to go to work in the fields. He’s been gone a few … Continue readingHe was a good dad for their children but …
“I have been selling my all-natural products on Etsy for about eight years now. A couple of years ago Gabriel and I made the decision to open a storefront here in Crosby, but I didn’t want just any place. I wanted this building. Things finally … Continue readingRunning their business out of a dream location
“We do get confused for being twins. More often than you might think. When we walk into a water park or wherever, people see us and think we’re twins right off the bat. I guess it’s kind of funny but, actually, we’re a little bit … Continue readingBrothers grow up while away from home