/u/dsw1088 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-dsw1088/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:49:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/dsw1088 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-dsw1088/ 32 32 103504436 What’s the best (open) credit union and why? https://houstonnewmedia.org/whats-the-best-open-credit-union-and-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-best-open-credit-union-and-why Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:49:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e5dcfe3ce67701a6e774b2893d152303 I don't belong to any organization or employer that would get me access to a credit union. So, I'm looking for the best open credit union here in Houston. What's your suggestion and why? submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] ...

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]]> 648613 Uber/Lyft in Houston as a rider. https://houstonnewmedia.org/uber-lyft-in-houston-as-a-rider/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uber-lyft-in-houston-as-a-rider Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:22:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f6d55c1292dbfc095cc2e2975999bc55 So, help me out here guys. If this is just a conspiracy then cool. But, I'm getting the sense that some of you are purposely missing your exits. About half the time I have to bring up my GPS to tell you where to go (and I have yet to drive in this ...

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]]> 648106 Uber drivers not matching their picture (at all)? https://houstonnewmedia.org/uber-drivers-not-matching-their-picture-at-all/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uber-drivers-not-matching-their-picture-at-all Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:46:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=912dd041fad12e14ddcdad8473d45f0f Does anyone else get the occasional driver who absolutely looks nothing like their picture? I'm not talking about a change of hairstyle or weight changes. I mean that they literally aren't the same person at all. submitted by /u/d...

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]]> 638932 Metro: "Why is ridership down?" Also Metro: https://houstonnewmedia.org/metro-why-is-ridership-down-also-metro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metro-why-is-ridership-down-also-metro Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:53:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=afe01453c7a41cb08d0e92e32c3b2bd9 This is just ONE example. I've been using Metro for over two years and finally got pissed enough to make a post with proof they pick and choose when they run regardless of when they're supposed to run. This system really is junk if you a...

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]]> 634300 Trains lost power https://houstonnewmedia.org/trains-lost-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trains-lost-power Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:38:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c78207c06ccb695e5429ffcf486fcc1b Just got out of the park after the fireworks display and the green eastbound lost line power just as it implied into the Theater District stop. submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 624112 Frequent sinus headaches? https://houstonnewmedia.org/frequent-sinus-headaches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frequent-sinus-headaches Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:47:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=65cff9cfa89705d290002f3d4cb8da90 Is anyone else getting frequent sinus headaches these past couple of weeks or is it just me? I'm only asking here because I don't want to waste money going to a doctor (uninsured) if it's just allergens. submitted by /u/dsw10...

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]]> 583328 Thanks Metro… We literally have two Beltways, yet you just have to funnel everyone downtown…. https://houstonnewmedia.org/thanks-metro-we-literally-have-two-beltways-yet-you-just-have-to-funnel-everyone-downtown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thanks-metro-we-literally-have-two-beltways-yet-you-just-have-to-funnel-everyone-downtown Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:01:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fbb65b017b21037080de862b8e4ab764 submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 563510 Is this from the refinery? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-this-from-the-refinery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-this-from-the-refinery Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:12:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=916f58b04e85a627593a07ce5998c982 Is this from the refinery?

Taken looking ESE from Harrisburg. I'm assuming it's from the oil fields; but, I didn't think I'd be able to see it this far away.

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]]> 536638 TABC cert practice ? https://houstonnewmedia.org/tabc-cert-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tabc-cert-practice Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:29:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ceef29f271ddb4ceea2d89c2f0d5e931 Does anyone know of any good reputable websites that provides a practice test and materials for passing the TABC certification? submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 268341 Safe Facebook Marketplace pickup spots near Mcgregor? https://houstonnewmedia.org/safe-facebook-marketplace-pickup-spots-near-mcgregor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-facebook-marketplace-pickup-spots-near-mcgregor Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:13:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7abe8cd3490d517090c57e70d4976992

I'm looking to sell something on Marketplace; but, I want to make sure the pickup apot is safe. I'm looking for a place that is safe to do so but is convenient to transit.

Any ideas?

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]]> 255939 [Greater Heights] The guineas had babies (a lot of them) and they’re getting so big. https://houstonnewmedia.org/greater-heights-the-guineas-had-babies-a-lot-of-them-and-theyre-getting-so-big/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greater-heights-the-guineas-had-babies-a-lot-of-them-and-theyre-getting-so-big Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:33:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=99e215cfa8b9618ea8dfdaacc577d5f8 submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 209508 Why limit alcohol sale times? https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-limit-alcohol-sale-times/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-limit-alcohol-sale-times Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:01:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7ed81d85e30926d6ade74e166d9b8fd8

I'm just curious as to why Texas has a limit on the times alcohol can be purchased? It kinda seems arbitrary.

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]]> 209415 Electronic dart boards in The Heights? https://houstonnewmedia.org/electronic-dart-boards-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electronic-dart-boards-in-the-heights Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:48:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1312122fe80299d7d31641bba89491e2

I'm looking for a place where I can play darts (not steel tip). Also, if this place would be okay serving virgin drinks then that would be an added bonus. It's been a while since I last played and want to get back into it.

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]]> 168883 Infrastructure Bill https://houstonnewmedia.org/infrastructure-bill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=infrastructure-bill Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:43:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4931d7ca10e10630182e4c38976b9d2d

Call me an absolute cynic (it would be apropos) but I'm just waiting on these funds being used on more deleterious highway expansions instead of reducing wait times at bus stops and increasing the number and scope of routes.

Highway projects are such low hanging fruit for lawmakers because it's just feel good legislation. More road =/= less congestion. Lookup 'induced demand' for more information. Here's a good and short explainer.

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]]> 150906 Cheapest carton of cigarettes? https://houstonnewmedia.org/cheapest-carton-of-cigarettes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheapest-carton-of-cigarettes Mon, 09 Aug 2021 22:14:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=285f7b2da59679b5d7f18965c1a03ea6 Any recommendations on where I can get the cheapest cartons of cigarettes within the city limits? submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 150559 Stray dogs and animal control? https://houstonnewmedia.org/stray-dogs-and-animal-control/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stray-dogs-and-animal-control Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:04:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=69a82861823c59bd5d9037f3c55ba95a Is it even worth it to report stray dogs to animal control? What I mean is will they respond in time before the animal moves on to another neighborhood? submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 141305 [help] Any free, secular inpatient alcoholism treatment? https://houstonnewmedia.org/help-any-free-secular-inpatient-alcoholism-treatment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=help-any-free-secular-inpatient-alcoholism-treatment Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:19:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a225f0e9aba06cff8c9d2095447025a8

I'm wondering if the city has any free inpatient medical care where I can get the medication and medical observation I need to quit alcohol. I've been drinking heavily for over a decade and now that I'm in my 30's I finally want to quit for my own sake. I'm NOT looking for Jesus or a 12 step program. I WANT to quit but am having the shakes pretty badly when I tried to quit several times over the past month or so. To clarify further, I need medication and observation during my detox.

Is this available or is it a luxury item here in Houston.

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]]> 139021 Is it "perlend" or "pear-laynd"? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-it-perlend-or-pear-laynd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-perlend-or-pear-laynd Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:09:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ae9c48b7f4276565f4b0a73c188f97a3 How does a local pronounce Pearland? submitted by /u/dsw1088 [link] [comments]

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]]> 135148 No kill dog shelters https://houstonnewmedia.org/no-kill-dog-shelters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-kill-dog-shelters Thu, 20 May 2021 21:16:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bccde0930aa88a22b13c4da01cac84f4

I don't have a car. So, I walk everywhere. That being so, I see a LOT of homeless dogs. I don't want to call the Catcher because I don't want them in a shelter that kills. Is there any way I can help these dogs without involving kill shelters?

I rent a room so I can't take them on myself.

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]]> 129301 What does it mean to be "weather aware"? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-does-it-mean-to-be-weather-aware/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-does-it-mean-to-be-weather-aware Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:02:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6e1ff2df4a0ee6ae9c6fc414b3c4e163

This is my first "summer" in the South. I'm wondering if y'all could get me up to speed on what being weather aware means? This is the first I'm hearing the phrase.

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