“I moved here from Mississippi for work and better schools for my kids. I really like the schools here and feel they will give my kids a better foundation for college and to enjoy productive lives in the future. “And she moved here from Vietnam … Continue readingVietnamese immigrants looking for better lives
“We met at a baseball game. My baby was 1 at the time, and he likes to meet people and jump into their arms. Since then we’ve become pretty close friends. You could say we kind of have a marriage.” “We irritate each other, but … Continue readingClose friends ‘kind of have a marriage’
“I’m a nomad. About three years ago I decided to pull out of the house. My wife and I had been talking about it forever. We weren’t getting along. So I converted my van into a livable space. I call it my mobile domicile. It … Continue readingNomad travels the country in his ‘mobile domicile’
“I’m originally from Mexico. I left when I was 13. Now I’m living in Baytown with my daughter. “My mother died several years ago, and now I’m taking care of my daddy who lives at St. James House. He’s going to be 96. We’re going … Continue readingTaking care of elderly father ‘most important thing’
“I make children’s boutique clothing. My niece was born about a year ago, and I wanted to make outfits for her. So I started making extras and selling them. My mother and I do it together.” How many outfits have you made for your niece? … Continue readingMaking clothing for niece turns into business
“It seems like I’m related to half of Baytown on my mom’s side. And on my dad’s side, we had our first family reunion last year and learned from one of our cousins that we’re related to Daniel Boone. That was pretty amazing to hear. … Continue reading‘I’m related to half of Baytown on my mom’s side’
“When my son and his friends were young, I began coaching them in football. I had them in the NFL flag league and on up through the Optimists program. “Back then, they were just learning how to catch, run and run plays, just basic stuff. … Continue readingYears later, football players ‘still call me coach’
“I’m originally from New Orleans, but came to Baytown in 2005 because of Hurricane Katrina. I ended up losing my house there, but this whole experience has been a blessing for me. “We’ve been doing very well since we’ve been here. I have a master’s … Continue readingKatrina evacuees doing much better these days
“We’re sisters. I’m in my 17th year with Goose Creek schools. I’m the district’s behavior specialist, so I work with all age students on campuses throughout the city. It’s never dull. It can be very stressful at times, but it’s really satisfying work.” “Last year … Continue readingSisters work to improve students’ behaviors
“We’re moving to Sugar Land to be closer to our daughter and our only grandchild. He’ll be 4 years old in December.” “I grew up in Houston, so moving won’t be that big of a deal for me. It was a shock when I first … Continue readingCouple has mixed emotions about moving