/u/Iknowshitfromshinola - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-iknowshitfromshinola/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:07:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/Iknowshitfromshinola - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-iknowshitfromshinola/ 32 32 103504436 Hannah’s Old Time Pies Shoppe Menu, Houston Texas, 1968 https://houstonnewmedia.org/hannahs-old-time-pies-shoppe-menu-houston-texas-1968/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hannahs-old-time-pies-shoppe-menu-houston-texas-1968 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:07:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5777eebca85e9045d507859b8f211de5 submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 1033695 Renovated Regal movie theater, Greenway Plaza… Any reviews yet? https://houstonnewmedia.org/renovated-regal-movie-theater-greenway-plaza-any-reviews-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renovated-regal-movie-theater-greenway-plaza-any-reviews-yet Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:39:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e436787601f5505bcc9c4994e5c1c7e4 submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 999705 Favorite hotel lobbies for remote working? https://houstonnewmedia.org/favorite-hotel-lobbies-for-remote-working/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=favorite-hotel-lobbies-for-remote-working Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:59:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a9d12fc8ab5578cecebf55d45d27578b I'm looking to do a solo "writing retreat" -- trying to find a hotel that has good in-room desk/chair but also has public lobby space with good work chairs where I could also set up for a few hours. Preferably a hotel in Houston, but I wo...

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]]> 969503 The horde of mosquitoes – house is surrounded https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-horde-of-mosquitoes-house-is-surrounded/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-horde-of-mosquitoes-house-is-surrounded Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:43:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a1103837c2a9ebaea036cac4b685822f Almost every window of my house is covered in mosquitoes. Luckily, right now they are on the exterior side. I am fucking terrified. https://preview.redd.it/kyq7ozcrqqcd1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f568c9562a0692f3a86e4e41...

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]]> 794706 Boarding for assertive/defensive dog https://houstonnewmedia.org/boarding-for-assertive-defensive-dog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boarding-for-assertive-defensive-dog Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:54:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d2c8bee5f0ba17aeb3cf92e824421508 Looking for a dog boarding facility for an assertive/defensive dog (he's about 40 pounds -- a low-rider (part bully and part dachshund). Willing to travel for the right place, but ideally would like something inside loop, SW, or near IAH airport. ...

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]]> 741026 HISD lunch menu from 1974 https://houstonnewmedia.org/hisd-lunch-menu-from-1974/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hisd-lunch-menu-from-1974 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 00:45:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7508b51f7e85096189ed502b189718f9 submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 712538 The Shamrock Hotel,Houston 1949 Grand Opening Menu https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-shamrock-hotelhouston-1949-grand-opening-menu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-shamrock-hotelhouston-1949-grand-opening-menu Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:20:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=204fa44b26270e82aefe08ab9cef9c1b submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 703707 Spinach Enchiladas — any restaurants make them like Jalapeños restaurant (closed for a long time — used to be at Westheimer/Shepard) https://houstonnewmedia.org/spinach-enchiladas-any-restaurants-make-them-like-jalapenos-restaurant-closed-for-a-long-time-used-to-be-at-westheimer-shepard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spinach-enchiladas-any-restaurants-make-them-like-jalapenos-restaurant-closed-for-a-long-time-used-to-be-at-westheimer-shepard Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:52:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f3042b42b3c2c7c806b72ea0047dd156 Just had a flashback craving for these ... there's a "copycat" recipe floating around on Chron -- but I was hoping that some of you remember these and know a place that has similar ones. (here's the Chron recipe link: https://www.chr...

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]]> 698945 "affordable" divorce attorney? https://houstonnewmedia.org/affordable-divorce-attorney/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=affordable-divorce-attorney Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:11:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=30144be3749e718b18582af562643383 Any recommendations for a divorce attorney who has "affordable" rates? This should be a rather "easy" divorce. No kids under 18 and no real (estate) property. Based on income, I don't qualify for the clinic at South Texas colleg...

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]]> 632844 Places I could go to spread my pet’s ashes? https://houstonnewmedia.org/places-i-could-go-to-spread-my-pets-ashes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-i-could-go-to-spread-my-pets-ashes Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:07:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e997bae78b60896fa4832fc6a0723ef1 Please can you provide me suggestions on places I could go to spread out my pet's ashes? Ideally, within an hour drive of downtown. Thank you! submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 625979 Can I add a window AC in a house with central AC (old rental house, poor insulation) https://houstonnewmedia.org/can-i-add-a-window-ac-in-a-house-with-central-ac-old-rental-house-poor-insulation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-add-a-window-ac-in-a-house-with-central-ac-old-rental-house-poor-insulation Tue, 30 May 2023 13:07:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3e66fb1f8a45ea1cc1724945e75ccce5 Please ELI5 I rent. The house has shitty insulation in the attic, plus old windows. The central AC unit functions okay (but with lack of insulation, it just can’t keep the house cool “enough” -- especially the bedrooms). So, would it make any differenc...

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]]> 605662 Trains regularly stopped in your neighbored, blocking roads? Share your story with Propublica https://houstonnewmedia.org/trains-regularly-stopped-in-your-neighbored-blocking-roads-share-your-story-with-propublica/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trains-regularly-stopped-in-your-neighbored-blocking-roads-share-your-story-with-propublica Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:39:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e5c7fa8ceaf4503aa9ac6a83722b3306

Propublica is starting research on this ... looking to hear from folks who experience this, and I'm guessing there are a number of Houston folks who do.

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]]> 488206 Dog safety and lawn care, what do I need to know? https://houstonnewmedia.org/dog-safety-and-lawn-care-what-do-i-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-safety-and-lawn-care-what-do-i-need-to-know Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:01:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c6f4181b189db9464c50a6c9d57bfd3b

Any tips -- I'm a new dog owner (dog plays in the yard/grass regularly). Are their any dog-safe lawn treatments -- 1) fertilizer and 2) weed control?

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]]> 415365 Where to donate contact lenses? https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-to-donate-contact-lenses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-donate-contact-lenses Sun, 19 Jun 2022 22:36:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0439de3b82a02dbe7a4591912b243af7 Are there any local organizations that accept donations of contact lenses (not expired)? submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 354310 Pricing on wisdom teeth removal? What are people paying without insurance? https://houstonnewmedia.org/pricing-on-wisdom-teeth-removal-what-are-people-paying-without-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pricing-on-wisdom-teeth-removal-what-are-people-paying-without-insurance Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:46:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=26b1e7c01cb350ea67065e442d9b5b6c Trying to figure out my options -- for removing all four wisdom teeth (NOT impacted) -- with IV sedation (for my teen). The place the dentist recommended is $3800. No dental insurance. If you have a doctor you liked, could you please share their name...

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]]> 348904 Barber Shops with the barbers wearing masks? https://houstonnewmedia.org/barber-shops-with-the-barbers-wearing-masks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barber-shops-with-the-barbers-wearing-masks Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:39:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=319f2159766553cca233ad6188e84f15 Looking for a new barber shop -- one where the barbers wear masks (and if they require customers to wear them too, that would be a bonus). Any recommendations? submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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]]> 163067 Barber Shops with the barbers wearing masks? https://houstonnewmedia.org/barber-shops-with-the-barbers-wearing-masks-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barber-shops-with-the-barbers-wearing-masks-2 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:39:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=319f2159766553cca233ad6188e84f15 Looking for a new barber shop -- one where the barbers wear masks (and if they require customers to wear them too, that would be a bonus). Any recommendations? submitted by /u/Iknowshitfromshinola [link] [comments]

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