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Year: 2022

‘The Foot’ kicks his way to Hall of Fame

“I remember when I was 6 years old, my dad would come home from work and we would go out in the street to kick a football. I’m not sure why, but he would always take off his dress shoes and kick barefoot. I guess … Continue reading‘The Foot’ kicks his way to Hall of Fame

Posted on August 16, 2022August 17, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I’ve always loved anything to do with history’

“When I was going to high school in Anahuac, the person I really admired was my world history teacher, Mr. Broussard. He made learning about history so much fun. “He used to have these little sayings like, ‘Now we’re going to slide into Greece.’ Or, … Continue reading‘I’ve always loved anything to do with history’

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Retired teacher: ‘It was always about my students’

“During my 31 years teaching, it was always about my students. I loved my students. “If they asked for advice, I gave it. I told them, ‘I’ll never lie to you. I’ll never expect you to do something that I wouldn’t do. If you have … Continue readingRetired teacher: ‘It was always about my students’

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

TIE program sets positive course for young men

“In the early ‘90s, Central Heights was the type of neighborhood where you would get off the school bus, do your homework, and come to the park to play ball until the street lights came on. It was a tough neighborhood, with rivalries and occasional … Continue readingTIE program sets positive course for young men

Posted on July 21, 2022July 20, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Navy veteran calls himself ‘walking miracle’

“In 2014, at the last red light before going over the Fred Hartman Bridge, an 18-wheeler got me. I mean, he T-boned me. “They Life Flighted me to Hermann Hospital. I was in a coma for three days and in ICU for three weeks. Because … Continue readingNavy veteran calls himself ‘walking miracle’

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022by David Berkowitz1 Comment

Fishing trip turns into burglary stop

“It was 1971. I was working for the Sheriff’s Department in Chambers County. We had one day off each week. I was driving with my son to go fishing, and I noticed this house. I remembered it had been broken into several times. I saw … Continue readingFishing trip turns into burglary stop

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Navy veteran reflects on Vietnam War service

“I graduated high school the night of the 28th of May. The night of the 29th, I was sleeping in my barracks. “A friend of mine was in the Navy, and I had always wanted to join. The Vietnam War had just started. I went … Continue readingNavy veteran reflects on Vietnam War service

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She’s suffered her share of tragic losses

“One of my duties at work was to create ID badges for all the employees. They had to be renewed on everyone’s birthday. When Juan came to see me, I made his ID and we flirted a little bit. “Afterward, I jokingly said to my … Continue readingShe’s suffered her share of tragic losses

Posted on June 23, 2022June 23, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Implant ‘a miracle’ for music lover

“My hearing loss was a gradual thing. Then two years ago, I lost it completely in my left ear. “With about 70% hearing loss in my other ear, I really started to feel isolated. I wouldn’t admit it to myself at first, but I was … Continue readingImplant ‘a miracle’ for music lover

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Music collecting a lifelong passion

“My wife, Raquel, says that I’m a hoarder. I tell her there’s a fine line, but I haven’t crossed it yet. “I got into record collecting seriously about 20 years ago. I was at a retail shop in Highlands. This lady had maybe 2,000 albums … Continue readingMusic collecting a lifelong passion

Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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