“What really hurt most coming back from Vietnam was being spit on, being called baby killers and that type of thing. It was terrible. People didn’t respect you, didn’t want to see you. You understood that, so you didn’t want to wear your uniform. Nobody … Continue readingThey’re fighting on behalf of all veterans
“All of this is from my mother. She and my sister were running buddies, going to garage sales, estate sales and resale shops. I think she wanted to start her own business one day, but she developed breast cancer and passed in August. She was … Continue readingFinding good homes for her mother’s treasures
“I became a Christian at 18 because of my grandmother, and I taught my seven kids about Christ while they were growing up. After one of my sons went to college he tried insurance, went into the Army and then was involved in different business … Continue readingSon always tries to ‘take care of what’s broken’
“We had been wanting this house for 20 years and it finally came up for sale. It was the first house built in the area, back in 1948. At one time, the people who lived here housed troubled kids. “It’s 5,000 square feet and kind … Continue readingHouse with ‘wow factor’ is finally his
“There are two lowrider clubs in Baytown. The one we’re in is Baytown 281 Car Club. You can invest a lot of money in these cars; as little as $3,500 or as much as $20,000. The more money you invest and creativity you put into … Continue readingLowrider club members help out families
“I started playing old-time music 25 years ago. My grandpa always listened to the old-time string bands, and I’ve always liked that kind of music. I’m in a couple bands now. “You won’t find a banjo like this in a music store. It’s a replica … Continue readingSometimes it’s like jamming with the Beatles
“We have a large family, and we do lots of things together. We just enjoy each other’s company. One year, we all went to the Bahamas. There were like 20 of us. I was pregnant at the time and wasn’t able to go. But I … Continue readingBahamas trip special time for large family
“This is my husband. He’s been following me around for years. I finally said, ‘Either you’re going to have to join, or stay home.’” Where do you shop for clothes? “Goodwill, resale shops. I typically hit any clearance rack I can find. The louder, the … Continue readingThis couple can’t quit clowning around
“I’m a retired school teacher. I taught 26 years, second and third grades, and have been working at our church’s child center with school-age children for another 10 years.” What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve seen in schools? “It bothers me that they’re no … Continue readingWhatever happened to cursive writing?
“The biggest misperception of us is that we’ve got to fill a quota for writing tickets. People will say, ‘Why’d you pull me over? I wasn’t doing anything. You’re just trying to fill your quota.’ “They’ll also say that we’re the ones with the attitude. … Continue readingWho says there’s a speeding ticket quota?