“I didn’t like Texas at all when I came here. I don’t know, it was just hot and buggy and different. At first I didn’t really think the people were very friendly. “Since I’ve been here, though, I have to say we’ve made some good … Continue readingDespite the heat and bugs, Texas grows on her
“I used to be really, really, really fat. It’s crazy how skinny I am now compared to back then. My face was so puffed up, I could barely see. “In eighth grade, I probably weighed 240 pounds. Then I started playing football and working out. … Continue readingLosing weight brings gain in confidence
“My father’s name was Frank and I’m Frank No. 2. My son is Frank No. 3 and this is my grandson, Frank No. 4. “Keeping the name going is really meaningful. Hopefully, he’ll have a family one day and a son, Frank No. 5.”
“I raise and show livestock. Through my involvement with 4H and FFA, I’ve been all over the state and the country and accomplished a lot of my goals. Now I’m heading to Blinn College to study ag education and ag business. “My ag teachers and … Continue reading‘I’d like to pass along my knowledge to other kids’
“All our proceeds go to support the Pregnancy Resource Center in Baytown. We operate on donations from the public, churches and other organizations. “You never know what might come through the door. We got a deer head once, some wedding rings, a lot of boxes … Continue reading‘You never know what might come through the door’
“We’re getting ready to be grandparents for the first time.” “Every time I talk about it, I get goose pimples. Because we’ve raised two daughters and now we’re going to have a grandson, and he’ll be named after me. I’m Pat and he’ll be Patrick. … Continue readingNothing better than becoming grandparents
“I’ve always been into comics, collectibles, games, movies, art. I’ve also delved into graphic design. I’d like to do comic book covers or movie posters. That would be a dream job. “But if I were going to do what I really love, I’d work with … Continue readingVisions of ‘Sharknado’ dance in his head
“I moved here when I was 20 years old. I was born and raised in northwest Arkansas, actually in Bentonville, which is now the headquarters of Walmart. I grew up and went to school with all the Walton boys. The first real job I had, … Continue readingStories from the early days of Walmart
“I was a stay-at-home mom and home-schooled my kids for nine years. When we put them into public school, I decided to certify to teach. I’ve been teaching school in Baytown now for nine years.” What’s your opinion about the current issues within Goose Creek … Continue readingShe still has faith in Goose Creek CISD
“I came down here from New York, but my family’s originally from the Virgin Islands.” “I was born and raised in the Virgin Islands, and just moved up here a year and two months ago.” “There’s a big island community around here. There are a … Continue readingIsland community feels ‘more free spirited’