“We decided to go to Ross to see if there was anything on sale or clearance. As we were walking through the store, I noticed this little art kit for $12. It had brushes, canvases, everything. So I figured, why not? “In school, I was … Continue readingOn sale art kit opens up whole new world
Adrian Sanchez and Edna Zarate met as sophomores in high school in Baytown, Texas. They hit it off right away and have been together ever since. Both 28, their marriage may not be the traditional variety, but it’s the type of arrangement they believe best suits … Continue readingYoung couple are ‘living for the moment’
“After the Hurricane Harvey, this nonprofit organization called Just the Crumbs from Sumrall, Mississippi, came here. They started providing meals for all of the flooding victims. We were looking for something that Adam could do to help. That’s when Laurine had this idea that maybe … Continue readingHurricane Harvey helpers get some assistance
“Adam just loved school. He loved everything about it. He liked being around the people. He liked all of the socialization. He liked the jobs he got to do. His last job was at Tractor Supply. He helped with stocking. He put purchases in people’s … Continue readingMom believes her son ‘deserves the best’
“Right before Adam turned 2, that’s when we found out he was autistic. There definitely were signs. Because he was our only child, some of the signs I probably didn’t recognize as early as I should have or could have. “David and I were a … Continue readingLife on the road helped coach’s autistic son
“I get great satisfaction from taking a big block of nothing and turning it into something. Plus, I really enjoy the reactions I get. People stop by while I’m working and they’re awestruck. Young kids and old folks especially are crazy for it. For me, … Continue readingWood sculptor not one for wasting time
“I have fun creating things out of wood. I don’t have another job, so it means that I have to work every day. I have to make something every day and take time to sell it. “I used to be a salesman, selling industrial equipment … Continue readingFormer salesman creates art out of wood
“When I was a child, my mother taught me how to draw. By the time I was in high school, I sort of fancied myself an artist. Then I didn’t make any art for 35 years. Art seemed like such a trivial pursuit. I had … Continue reading‘Trivial pursuit’ turns into artful career
Occasionally, when seeking interviews for The Baytown Project, I’ll introduce myself to someone and get this response: “No speak English.” That’s when I kick myself for never having followed up on my high school Spanish classes. Because of the communication gap, I’m probably missing out … Continue readingLearning English from American movies, music
“I had a lot of redheaded kids. One of the boys, when he was born, his hair was orange. I mean bright, bright orange. The boy running the place now was a redhead until he was 30, and then his hair started changing. Now it’s … Continue readingRedheads not responsible for Rooster’s name