“I work at a local fleet company, maintaining all kinds of equipment and vehicles. I don’t even turn wrenches anymore; I just manage. “It was a lot easier when I was fixing cars instead of all the managerial issues. Trying to find and keep good … Continue readingManager misses the days of just fixing stuff
“We’ve been a local ministry for six years now, and we’re planning to move to a new location. “What we’ve been doing out here for about the last year and a half is fundraising to help us build our new center from the ground up. … Continue readingMinistry goal: keep kids off the streets
“I served in Vietnam in ’69 and ’70, in the 101st Airborne artillery unit. It was an experience. Then the company I worked for put me on medical disability retirement. “The VA says my problems come from Agent Orange, but I don’t know. I’ve got … Continue readingStill feeling the effects of serving in Vietnam
“The majority of items we sell come from buying old storage units at auctions. The secret is to make sure you only bid based on what you can see. Don’t take a lot of chances or get into a bidding war with people. “The most … Continue readingOh, the treasures you can find in storage units
“The best job I ever had was in the ‘80s up in Virginia, working as a sheet metal mechanic in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. It’s where they build, remodel and repair the Navy’s ships. “Being a Vietnam War-era veteran, I was proud to help service … Continue readingHe helped to keep the Navy’s fleet afloat
“I have two sisters, two brothers-in-law, two nieces and one nephew. I’m the baby among my sisters, and I’m spoiled. I get everything I want.” What’s an example of something you got? “I asked for a ‘65 Shelby Mustang. Well, I didn’t get that, but … Continue readingBaby sister gets what baby sister wants
“About 10 years ago, I contracted the West Nile virus and was in a coma for 10 days. It didn’t help that I was diabetic; my blood sugar was over 1,000. “Obviously I survived it but the doctor said some things will never be the … Continue readingThat time he survived the West Nile virus
“I work for a nonprofit called BCFS (Baptist Child and Family Services). A lot of people in Baytown don’t even know we’re here. We shelter kids who come over the border alone. We give them a temporary place to stay, food, clothes, and try to … Continue reading‘We shelter kids who come over the border alone’
“I quit my job 15 days ago and just started making these. My wife found some ideas on the Internet and I went from there. “The funny thing is, I had never built anything in my life until I built a bar in my garage. … Continue readingCreative side comes through in fence post art
She and her family have lived in Baytown for 3½ years, but are planning to move. “Baytown is getting bigger and the traffic is getting a little too hectic for us. We’re country people anyway, so we’d rather have some goats and chickens and acreage … Continue reading‘We just want to get back to nature again’