Let’s be Frank: family tradition important
“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...
Category: Short Stories
‘I’d like to pass along my knowledge to other kids’
“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...
‘You never know what might come through the door’
“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...
Nothing better than becoming grandparents
“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...
Visions of ‘Sharknado’ dance in his head
“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...
Stories from the early days of Walmart
“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...
She still has faith in Goose Creek CISD
“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...
Island community feels ‘more free spirited’
“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...
From taking care of grounds to enjoying grandkids
“I worked at the country club for a little over 30 years. I started as a grounds person, worked myself up to assistant superintendent, and then supervisor was my last position. “The closing was sad. I...
Navy experience provides needed direction
“I was a diesel mechanic in the Navy for four years, stationed at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at Little Creek Amphibious Base. I’ve been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Somalia, Liberia, all over. “I was 19...
