Domestic violence leads to daughter’s death
“On Oct. 3, 2008, a Friday afternoon, I received a phone call from my daughter’s boyfriend. They had been together maybe two years, living in North Carolina, and he had never called me before. He said...
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He’ll help homeless if they’ll help themselves
“Some people may not realize it, but we’ve got a lot of homeless people around Baytown. With everybody that’s out there, maybe some don’t deserve to be in that situation. But I believe you’ve got to...
Here’s a relationship that appears built to last
“Her name is Kaya. She’s a Bichon Frise. My dad taught her how to chase after the Frisbee. It’s too hard for her mouth, but she’ll run after it and bring it back. And if we...
Her son stays strong while battling colon cancer
“My biggest challenge right now is trying to get through the days with my son, and trying not to worry about how it will be when he’s gone. “I have three boys. The oldest one is...
She’s never let hearing loss slow her down
“When I was a kid, some people thought I was very snobbish because I wouldn’t speak. But it was because I didn’t hear them, and I talked like a baby. So I took speech for a...
In times of need, others have come to his aid
“One time when I wasn’t working, I needed money for my car note. It was $197. Before I went to bed that night, I asked the lord for $200. That was a Saturday night. The next...
He makes the most of second chance at life
“I was driving to Columbus, Texas. I was going up there to work. Back then I was drinking, and I ran my truck head on into a tree. It was at night, and I had gone...
For her, it was about more than just cutting hair
“I ran a beauty shop here for about 30 years. It was just me, and I was very busy. I made a lot friends, but most of my customers are gone now. “When you’re a hairdresser,...
They rely on faith, family, friends and fight
“I’ve been going to church more since Owen was born. You just look for that comfort and peace. Plus, my family and our mutual friends have helped support and motivate us. We have a type of...
Young boy faces life-saving heart surgery
“His cardiologist told us that he’s the sickest kid he’s ever seen who does not look sick. When you look at his scans you think, there’s no way they could belong to this kid.” Born with...
