Melody and Gabor Farkas say bodybuilding and competitions have made them healthier and more disciplined. Their sons, Johnny, 6, and Lex, 9, are frequent visitors to the gym and see the benefits of the hard work, their parents said. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Dr. Harold Pine, right, holds the University of Texas Medical Branch colors at Everest base camp with his partner and medical branch otologist Dr. Dayton Young. Courtesy photo
For the holidays, Mary Ann Murphy decorates her Galveston home with unique Santa Claus statues, trees, candles and garland. It takes about three weeks to put out all the decorations, she said. Photo by Kelsey Walling
Penny Salter decorates her Bayou Vista home inside and out for the holidays. She inherited her love of the holiday from her mother, Winnie McCloud. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
A.J. Reda and Melissa Salazar create beach-themed artwork and rustic beach décor with items found along the beaches on Bolivar Peninsula. Their pieces can be found at their Bolivar Bites stall at the Peanut Butter Warehouse, 102 20th St., in Galveston. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Islander Martha Justice’s kitchen Christmas tree is decorated with gingerbread figures and baking-themed decorations. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds