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Rescuer finds home for mom and 8 puppies

“I found her roaming the streets, while the pound was trying to catch her. I lured her with food and let her stay with me. She ended up having eight puppies. “I was keeping her at my mom’s when somebody called the pound again. She … Continue readingRescuer finds home for mom and 8 puppies

Posted on November 20, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Celebrate Recovery helps turn his life around

“I was in a dark place back then. It was drugs. I was depressed a lot. “I had made some bad decisions and was hanging around with the wrong crowd. The temptations started a long time ago and just began to escalate. It took me … Continue readingCelebrate Recovery helps turn his life around

Posted on November 19, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Family’s name game favors University of Texas

“We have three kids: Major, Colt and Austin. My husband’s uncle went to University of Texas and his grandfather is a huge UT football fan. When I got pregnant the first time, my husband said we should name him Major after UT quarterback Major Applewhite. … Continue readingFamily’s name game favors University of Texas

Posted on November 18, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘Angel’ helps her sister recover from accident

“I was doing my EMT clinical training with the City of Baytown, and we were at the ambulance center. It was a calm Sunday when we got a call about a rollover accident. It was a possible fatality. When we arrived at the scene, we … Continue reading‘Angel’ helps her sister recover from accident

Posted on November 17, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and friend

The face painter got a little carried away with these young cousins. According to a relative, “The 2-year-old has really blond hair, but you can’t miss him now.”

Posted on November 16, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

From meeting on Myspace to marriage

“We met over the Internet and have been married two years November 17th. I never would have thought I’d meet my future wife online. Back in 2007-2008, she lived in Arizona and I lived here. We knew right away. We met through Myspace and then … Continue readingFrom meeting on Myspace to marriage

Posted on November 15, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

He enjoys serving as role model for young students

“I’m part of the PALS program at Lee High School. We help out in the community with mini-service projects. “Every week we have assigned schools that we go to. We mentor kids from elementary schools to middle schools. You get to meet and connect with … Continue readingHe enjoys serving as role model for young students

Posted on November 14, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

She dances her way past stage fright

“I’m a tribal fusion belly dancer. A friend of mine was doing it and I would watch her. I thought she was awesome, so I started taking lessons and training like crazy. “It took me a couple of years before I could actually perform in … Continue readingShe dances her way past stage fright

Posted on November 13, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Doing makeup and hair brings her joy

“These are synthetic dreads. It took me about four weeks to make them. It’s a long process. You’ve got to have some patience. I’m into cosmetology, so I like to do makeup and hair stuff. It’s just something that brings me joy.” Related: She dances … Continue readingDoing makeup and hair brings her joy

Posted on November 13, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘I have a hole in my heart that will never be filled’

“I was living in New Orleans, and my son had invited me to dinner. He went to the store before going to the bus stop to pick up his uncle. But someone was watching him. They had a hit out on somebody, and my son … Continue reading‘I have a hole in my heart that will never be filled’

Posted on November 12, 2014June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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