“I put in 10 years in the military and eight years in civilian service. If you had told me that one day I’d be homeless, I would have said that you’re full of crap. But after coming back here and having trouble finding steady work, … Continue readingTough to stay positive amid personal struggles
Robert Ortiz was a federal cop in California when he reported his superiors for strong-arming military families. “I knew the minute I opened my mouth, that was the end of my career.” Related: Jobs scarce after ‘ratting out’ corrupt cops Marine’s plan to focus … Continue readingDecision to act ‘was the end of my career’
“When I got out of the Marines, I was a federal cop in Hawaii and California. We worked on military installations as federal civilians. We did the policing on the bases so that the MPs could go deploy. “But I ended up being a tattletale. … Continue readingJobs scarce after ‘ratting out’ corrupt cops
“I took a year break after graduating high school before joining the Marines. I served about 10 years. I was stationed in California and deployed twice to Iraq. “My son was born just before my second tour. I was there for his birth in October, … Continue readingMarine’s plan to focus on his family falls apart
“I got pretty sick when I was 17. I lost a bunch of weight, like 23 pounds, within a span of seven to 10 days. Nobody could figure out what was going on. I saw multiple doctors and I got multiple opinions. It ended up … Continue readingTeen health issues lead to career in nutrition
Rebecca Kenefic is a dietetic supervisor for the Spring Branch ISD. She is focused on providing nutritious meals to students. Related: Teen health issues lead to career in nutrition Making sure kids are fed is the most important thing
“Hunger does not discriminate. It’s not age specific. Today, one in four kids in America is hungry. That’s something a lot of people choose to ignore. “We see it on Mondays when breakfast is provided in the classroom. Some of the kids grab their bag … Continue readingMaking sure kids are fed is the most important thing
“My son, Logan, got Lucy as a pup so she could be best friends with his beautiful boxer, Bailey. And they were inseparable. Like if there was a rug and Bailey laid down, then Lucy curled up right next to her. In all of my … Continue readingBoston Terrier sad after losing special friend
“I live down the way. I can walk, but not that far. Right now I’m going crabbing. “When I catch them, I usually give them away. If I catch fish, I give them away. I don’t keep anything. If I go buy something, I give … Continue readingWhen he goes crabbing, he gives it away
Here’s something you don’t see every day: A 15-year-old hanging out on a summer morning reading “1984” by George Orwell. “It’s for a class. I’ve never read it. But I love books. I read just for fun in my spare time.” What’s your favorite book? … Continue readingThere’s no mystery about her love of books