Author: /u/GentleComposure

Houston First is turning the east side of downtown into a cul-de-sac. In their zeal to win large conventions, Houston First has announced a downtown transformation plan that expands the GRB. To achieve this, the City of Houston plans to sell to Houston…

Imagine cruising down Polk Street, one of the few streets connecting the East End and Downtown. Now, picture it vanishing into the abyss of a convention center expansion. That's right—Houston First wants to completely close and build over Polk Stre…

TL/DR: Dad had stroke, rehab ends next week, needs assisted living Houstonians, do you have a good experience with a local assisted living facility? We are trying to find a single room in either inner loop Houston or The Woodlands/Conroe area. Really l…

A "Harris County Sergeant Gray" called to say I had missed Grand Jury Duty, and that I needed to come to 1200 Baker St to provide my signature on a lobby kiosk for comparison against the signature on the certified mail summons, thereby provin…

TLDR: Why are Harris County Courts closed to the public? Are there plans to open them up again? I think they should be open to the public. When I was there recently, everyone was kept in the hallway. There was no way to talk to anyone in the court at a…

Have you tried any of the co-working spaces in Midtown or EaDo? My study from home self discipline is waning. I think I need to at least have the option to go somewhere with fewer distractions. Preference would be someplace that's safe, with free p…

See BOMA statement below. Thoughts? If you agree with this stance, can you please include suggestions* for how to allow businesses within your buildings to most easily implement recycling without your direct support? *for those not in Houston, please n…