COVID-19 can’t stop doctorate dreams
“At the beginning of 2020, I was excited to be in the last semester for my doctorate at Houston Baptist University. I was finalizing my dissertation to present in March after spring break, and looking forward...
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He’s fulfilling vision with Community Works
“In 2018 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. They were talking about surgery. Then two days before Thanksgiving, my doctor called. He said, ‘The team working on your case looked at your scan from three...
Angel Middleton: businesswoman overcomes obstacles
NameAngel Middleton Age43 How long have you lived in Baytown?11 years Most interesting fact about youI’m almost embarrassed to say it. I’m 43 years old, and I’ve never learned to roller skate. BackgroundI’m originally from Miami,...
Keto at center of her weight loss journey
“My whole life, I’ve been fat. I kind of think about doing surgery or losing weight, but it just never really takes off. I get frustrated, and it doesn’t happen. It got to the point where...
He faces future with late grandparents’ inspiration
“I went to live with my grandparents when I was 13. They were like my parents. They raised me as their son. And I helped take care of them until the end. I would go with...
Despite challenges, she doesn’t plan to give up
“When the housing market went under, when the economy went to hell, my husband’s hours were cut and I was pregnant. We went into foreclosure, and we could have lost our home. Instead, we were able...
Achieving his creative goals will take money
“I’m the kind of person who likes to dabble in a little bit of everything. I’ve always been interested in science and technology. Then I got into literature. And I have this creative side where I...
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...
