“Because I’ve gotten a little bit older and it’s a little harder for me to get around, I don’t take in as many animals these days. We did just recently have someone offload a mother dog with seven puppies. We found a home for the … Continue readingAnimal lover has quite the menagerie at feed store
“We got her as a puppy, and she was a very bad little girl at first. The people we got her from would not even let her out of the car because they were afraid she’d get loose and run off. But we fell in … Continue readingDeaf dog, Angel, becomes part of the family
When you enter PJ’s Backlot Feed and Emporium in Baytown, you probably will be greeted by Angel. If the Great Dane rescue doesn’t respond to what you’re saying, it’s because she is deaf. Her owner, Paula Winters, fitted her with a special collar and vest … Continue readingAngel fits right in despite her hearing loss
“Galveston Urban Ministries is a nonprofit where we work to empower. We help people in the North Broadway neighborhood, which is the lowest income neighborhood in Galveston. The average income is between like $7,000 and $16,000 a year. We want to help them figure out … Continue readingUrban ministry empowers Galveston residents
When he’s not singing or serving as a church worship leader, Brandon Williams is performing in live shows and recording music. He’s working on his second album, “Rebel Heart,” with songs that address social issues. “It attempts to bring hope in a world that seems … Continue readingSocial issues at heart of Brandon Williams’ songs
“The church I was at was doing this open mic night, and the theme was awkward. I was super awkward in junior high and high school, and I’m still kind of awkward now. So I thought, if I could say something to my awkward self, … Continue readingThe Pickup Line Song: Help for the awkward