“My grandparents raised me. We lived in an area where you couldn’t go outside very often. So you had to find something to entertain yourself. In my household growing up, it was reading. Every book was a new adventure. I would absorb that place and … Continue readingFree little library helps build kids’ imaginations
“I have sickle cell disease. I’ve had it my whole life. My earliest crisis was when I was 9 or 10. My red blood cells aren’t shaped circular. They’re shaped like a sickle. When they get clogged up in certain spots, it causes major pain. … Continue readingSickle cell disease key factor in his lonely life
“We’ve been staying with my mom and stepdad since January. But I’m looking for a new apartment. I’m saving up right now. “I lived at my previous place for 16 years. When a new company bought them out, they raised my rent by $300. They … Continue readingThey’re weathering the storm of money challenges
“I was working at Walmart on the night shift, but I was going to move to days because my shift got real boring. So out of curiosity I was thinking, there have to be some cute girls on the day shift, right? Like, somebody. “I … Continue readingRelationship begins with jelly beans at Walmart
“I have three boys and one girl, ages 18 to 22. The two oldest boys never really had any major problems. But the third one, he would always look for a challenge. If you’d say, ‘Don’t touch that stove, it’s hot,’ he was the type … Continue readingFoundation leader seeking to help at-risk youth
NameGina Bibb Age60 How long have you lived in Baytown?In the area all my life, but in Baytown until about age 52. Most interesting fact about youI am currently legally blind and unable to walk due to taking an antibiotic (Zyvox; generic name is Linezolid) … Continue readingGina Bibb: battling multiple health challenges
“My wife and I have four kids and nine grandkids. Our kids are in Beaumont, but we live in Baytown. I travel to Beaumont for work. So when I get off, I pick up some of the grandkids and bring them home with me. When … Continue readingBiggest challenge keeping grandchildren happy
“I’m from Louisiana, north of New Orleans. My husband works in the plants as a crane and forklift operator, welder and whatever else they need him to do. “He’s been traveling for work for years. When I was still teaching, I would go with him … Continue readingShe’s on the road again — and loving it
“My sister was in dancing ever since she was 6. When her instructor retired, she had to find another school. There was a private one right by us that had trampolines inside, a pool out back, and taught ballet, jazz, all kinds of dancing. Our … Continue readingThey learned how to dance the Swayze way
“I taught kindergarten and first grade for 30 years. I miss the children. But I don’t miss the school system. After 30 years, the system had changed so much. It was no longer fun to go to work. It was all about what shows up … Continue readingKindergarten teacher dropout enjoys retirement