Jamie Salinas has been performing magic for about 30 years. He believes that the biggest intrigue for people about magic is the unknown. Related: Presidential performance highlights magic career Magician helps less fortunate kids get a head start
When drug issues led Rusty Jenkins to the Palmer Drug Abuse Program, he never dreamed that his stay would include some advice from ZZ Top’s drummer. Related: Church journey leads to change for former bad boy Poet helps others find solutions to their problems
Ever since she was in kindergarten, Sarah Graham has battled weight along with the physical and emotional issues that come with it. At age 36, she is making progress. But the school teacher still has hurdles to clear. Related: Lifelong battle with weight not … Continue readingHer weight loss journey included TV tryout
For years, Jennifer Bourgeois struggled with drugs and alcohol. Following rehab, she got a job helping homeless people get back on their feet. She called it one of the best times of her life. But after losing the position because of a lack of funding, … Continue reading‘Being able to help people again makes a big difference’
Jennifer Nerf directs a program that provides tools to help students with high-functioning pervasive developmental disorders, including autism, social communication disorder, anxiety disorder and other related challenges. Related: Teacher offers understanding, guidance to students Life’s curves can’t stop special education teacher
Ray Covey is a life-long Elvis Presley fan. So much so that he has spent more than 25 years performing as an Elvis tribute artist. By day, the hearing-impaired man is a hearing health care practitioner. Related: ‘I kept thinking, I know how Elvis … Continue readingElvis Presley tribute artist is a life-long fan
Jennifer Challenger set a goal of studying Japanese. To get there, she needed to earn enough scholarships and grants to pay her way to University of Texas. Related: Early interest in Japanese leads to teaching abroad Anime, manga lover at peace with her ‘weirdness’ … Continue reading‘They were going to have to pay me to go to college’
Robert Ortiz was a federal cop in California when he reported his superiors for strong-arming military families. “I knew the minute I opened my mouth, that was the end of my career.” Related: Jobs scarce after ‘ratting out’ corrupt cops Marine’s plan to focus … Continue readingDecision to act ‘was the end of my career’
Rebecca Kenefic is a dietetic supervisor for the Spring Branch ISD. She is focused on providing nutritious meals to students. Related: Teen health issues lead to career in nutrition Making sure kids are fed is the most important thing