Daily meet-up at Shipley Do-Nuts bringing NE Houston community closer

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There's a Shipley Do-Nuts on the corner of Tidwell and Homestead in northeast Houston.

On the surface, it seems like a normal donut shop. There's bear claws, glazed donuts, kolaches and more.
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However, if you walk past the sugary treats and go to the room in the back, you'll find a group of men who make this shop special.

These men are all retirees, and they hang out at this location every morning. They talk about politics, sports, religion and more.
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They're also an asset to the community because they regularly welcome younger individuals into the shop for life advice that could serve them well down the road.

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