“I worked 28 years for the Texas Department of Public Safety. My best and, unfortunately, saddest memory came in 2001. I was a canine handler at the time, and one of the troopers had stopped a U-Haul truck on I-10. They suspected there were drugs … Continue readingBig drug bust on 9/11 not easy to forget
“I’m a stay-at-home mom with three kids, ages 15, 11 and 8.” What’s your biggest challenge? “Raising a teenager. My 15-year-old is down to earth, but sometimes he tries to see how far he can push me and my husband.” How do you deal with … Continue readingDisciplining children takes different approaches
“I’m studying psychology. I really want to work with kids, mostly troubled kids so I can give them a better chance to become positive additions to our society. “As a therapist, I think you need to be patient, a good listener and not judgmental. I’ve … Continue readingPsychology student ‘a really good listener’
“I grew up in this house. After we moved out, my dad’s been renting it. My wife and I have lived here about two years now. Dad gave us a pretty good deal on the rent. “Besides our runs that we do at night, we … Continue readingYoung couple too busy to meet the neighbors
“Basketball is my passion. I come out here every day to practice because I’m trying to make the varsity next year. My ultimate goal is to make it to the NBA one day.” What do you think your chances are of reaching the NBA? “Maybe … Continue readingBasketball dreams come with grades, too
“I have bone cancer, osteoporosis and hepatitis C. I recently had surgery for the cancer so when I’m in pain, I take my pills. “All day, all night, life is hard for me, amigo. I’m trying, but I live by myself. I don’t have anybody … Continue reading‘Sometimes, I wish God would call me’
“My favorite charity is Bay Area Homeless Services. We just had a fundraiser and raised enough money to build a new family center. “At one time, I was president of the board for the shelter. It’s a great place if people are willing to live … Continue readingShelter provides help for homeless families
“It’s crazy, man. He’s 2, our first one. Everything is new for him, you know. He looks at us like we’re his heroes. He’ll be like, hey, the light, the light. Flick that switch and he’ll look at you like, whoa, how did you do … Continue readingNew dad can’t get enough of active son
“We’re not retired yet, but we’re working at it. We’re formulating the plan. Part of that plan is a small bed and breakfast that we own where we live in South Carolina. It’s a wonderful adventure. It’s also a ton of work, but you meet … Continue readingOperating B&B is part of their retirement plan
“I’ve been working in the oilfields since ’85, but I just recently got laid off. I was a QA/QC manager for drill pipe, and I was very good at it. “There are thousands of people in the Houston area, throughout Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New … Continue readingOilfield ups and downs stressing him out