Nomad travels the country in his ‘mobile domicile’
“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...
Category: Short Stories
Taking care of elderly father ‘most important thing’
“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....
Making clothing for niece turns into business
“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.”...
‘I’m related to half of Baytown on my mom’s side’
“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...
Years later, football players ‘still call me coach’
“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...
Katrina evacuees doing much better these days
“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...
Sisters work to improve students’ behaviors
“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...
Couple has mixed emotions about moving
“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...
Being a firefighter much more than holding a hose
“I was a firefighter for years, but recently took early retirement. “Overall, firemen are pretty well educated, but a lot of people don’t give them credit. They think, how hard can it be to stand there...
Rescue dogs happy to be ‘part of the family’
“My wife found Lucky (left) in a garbage bag along the side of the road with two litter mates that were already dead. When I got home from the animal shelter with Dixie, she was standing...
