‘We just want to get back to nature again’
She and her family have lived in Baytown for 3½ years, but are planning to move. “Baytown is getting bigger and the traffic is getting a little too hectic for us. We’re country people anyway, so...
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Now there’s ‘me time’ to pursue her goals
“I’m going to Lee College to pursue business management. Eventually, I want to get my CPA license and be an accountant. “I’m 35 now, and was a stay-at-home mom for years so that my husband could...
Through rough times, she learned about parenthood
“I’ve been through a lot. My mom died in 2004 when I was 6. She was on drugs and was diabetic, and she passed because of the drugs. She was only 31. “My dad was never...
She loves to spend money — on her family
“I think I’m going to be broke by the time I need to retire because I spend my money on my family and don’t save any for myself. Isn’t that sad? But it gives me great...
‘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...
He loves coaching, but family comes first
“My dream is to be a head basketball coach. I’ve been an assistant at several schools, but haven’t gotten that big opportunity yet. “We have four kids, a 10-year-old, 2-year-old and 6-month-old twins. Family comes first,...
‘Once you drink the water, you always come back’
“I’m originally from Baytown. I moved away to Katy for a job for 20 years, but I’m back. “They say once you drink the water in Baytown, you always come back. I missed my family. This...
‘Definitely, family is number one in our lives’
“I’m a process operator at Shell in Deer Park. I’ve got to keep working. It’s too early for me to retire yet. “I love my yard work. I spend my off days outside doing this, or...
She’s proud of her accomplishments in life
“I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my life. “I came to this country from Mexico when I was 14, and I’m 56 now. We had a big family, and I worked to help out my...
