“Most of my tattoos don’t really mean anything, but I have two that do. One is my daddy’s name and one is my cousin’s name. But I don’t talk to my cousin anymore. She’s actually the reason me and my ex split. I caught them … Continue readingTattoos help tell some of her life’s stories
“I was in the oil business, running 130 barrels. But when everything took a dive and oil rigs started shutting down, a lot of people got laid off. I came down here to work. “I have three kids and a wife back home. The younger … Continue readingHe’s making sacrifices for those he loves
“When I came down here from Cincinnati it was the first time I’d been to Texas, and it was a big adjustment for me. “The North and the South, they’re totally different environments. For one thing, I had never seen so many cultures and races … Continue readingMove helps open his eyes to different cultures
“We’re together. I guess you could say common law. We met at a bar. It’s been six years, but it seems like a long time ago. It’s been a blur, but here we are.” Why do you work well as a couple? “Maybe our outlook … Continue readingCommon law relationship not so easy to explain
“I’m an insulator in the refineries. I just work 40 hours a week, so I’m not able to make overtime. But that lets me come home early and bring my kids to the park to enjoy. We usually play basketball or walk around for an … Continue readingFather carves out quality time with his sons
“We’re from a really small town. The population for the whole city is 929. It’s nice because you know everybody. But that’s kind of like the downfall, too, because you know what’s going on with everybody and they know what’s going on with you. That … Continue readingLongtime friends in mutual admiration society
“We’ve known each other for about a month now. We met at IHOP.” (laughter ensues) “We were introduced by a friend. We stayed there for almost four hours. I don’t think anybody stays at IHOP that long unless …” “We just had one glass of … Continue readingSometimes you find more than food at IHOP
“One day I noticed this lump and figured it was a hernia. I had been at the driving range a lot, so I thought it might have been from practicing golf too much. I went to the doctor and he said, ‘That’s not a hernia. … Continue readingAfter beating cancer, ‘I’ve got another shot at life’
As another school year comes to a close, here’s a young student who seems pretty focused on her future. “I go to IMPACT Early College High School. By the time I graduate, I’ll have two years of college credit with my associate’s degree. I want … Continue readingGaining self-confidence helps future doctor
“We met through a mutual friend. She wanted to take us on a blind date with her and a friend of his that she was dating at the time. It was supposed to be the following Friday, but we ended up meeting before it ever … Continue readingBlind date turns into romance for couple with kids