/u/IRMuteButton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-irmutebutton/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:12:57 +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/IRMuteButton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-irmutebutton/ 32 32 103504436 New Texas City desalination plant planned https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-texas-city-desalination-plant-planned/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-texas-city-desalination-plant-planned Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:12:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dc7c0d9f6a168cedb9cafa10fd2f6867 What bothers me is that they will seemingly discharge salty water out into the bay and just hope it doesn't foul things up. That doesn't seem like a smart strategy. If testing shows there is an impact by all the added salt, then what? &#...

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]]> 1041252 Ex DA accuses current DA of ‘cover-up’ after charges were dropped against former Harris Co. official https://houstonnewmedia.org/ex-da-accuses-current-da-of-cover-up-after-charges-were-dropped-against-former-harris-co-official/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-da-accuses-current-da-of-cover-up-after-charges-were-dropped-against-former-harris-co-official Tue, 06 May 2025 13:12:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8440b152aa83bbfe6d3bf0248a014fca submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 949265 Saint Arnold King’s Fest beer at the 2024 Texas Renaissance Festival https://houstonnewmedia.org/saint-arnold-kings-fest-beer-at-the-2024-texas-renaissance-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saint-arnold-kings-fest-beer-at-the-2024-texas-renaissance-festival Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:12:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e5b14af7ead85af1b4b2619725042173 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 848401 2024 Pumkinator tasting notes https://houstonnewmedia.org/2024-pumkinator-tasting-notes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-pumkinator-tasting-notes Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:56:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83fe3ba43fb6435e9db31558b00ea456 I picked up the latest 12 ounce bourbon barrel Pumpkinator (orange label) and the 12 ounce "bourbon barrel, cocoa, vanilla, coffee Pumpkinator" (black label) See one photo here. The cocoa/vanilla/coffee (black label) was too intense for my l...

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]]> 836777 3 kinds of Saint Arnold 2024 Pumpkinator at HEB https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-kinds-of-saint-arnold-2024-pumpkinator-at-heb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-kinds-of-saint-arnold-2024-pumpkinator-at-heb Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:49:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=166f71b16cf828e74bbc591661fa6257 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 834268 Brash Abide milk stout with coffee https://houstonnewmedia.org/brash-abide-milk-stout-with-coffee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brash-abide-milk-stout-with-coffee Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:55:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5fd0cfd2b71bc62eb2bf9fe5a20ca452 I was doing some metalworking in the heat of the afternoon and for some reason was compelled to crack open a can of Brash's milk stout. It was delicious and I had a can later before dinner. Here are some beer porn photos. This beer is dark, viscous...

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]]> 805349 Electronic Parts Outlet (EPO) is still alive and kicking https://houstonnewmedia.org/electronic-parts-outlet-epo-is-still-alive-and-kicking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electronic-parts-outlet-epo-is-still-alive-and-kicking Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:33:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=308c9565d854a5a169ff5f28519c387b If you've never been to EPO, it's worth a walk though if you like electonic gadgets, old stuff, vintage radios, boxes of random stuff, old computer parts, 1970's stereo equipment, capacitors, and all kinds of stuff. Here are some photos. Th...

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]]> 803216 Quick review on Brash https://houstonnewmedia.org/quick-review-on-brash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-review-on-brash Sat, 03 Aug 2024 19:28:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5fbd770319b10583c25a1c4c4f8118fa I stopped by Brash last night. Here are some photos of the place. I had not been there since before covid. It has changed owners since then. The basic layout is the same, but it's less cluttered. There are fewer video games. The jukebox is gone an...

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]]> 805956 Thomas Hardy’s 1992 and 1993, and Sam Adams Triple Bock 1994 and 1995 https://houstonnewmedia.org/thomas-hardys-1992-and-1993-and-sam-adams-triple-bock-1994-and-1995/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thomas-hardys-1992-and-1993-and-sam-adams-triple-bock-1994-and-1995 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:56:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e7d39c7bb72d7240c367cd89d06744b1 This is not Houston specific but you old beer geeks will appreciate this. A friend with an aging beer and wine collection is opening some old stock. Tonight included some 1990's Thomas Hardy's and Sam Adams Triple Bock. Photo here. These well c...

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]]> 782994 Cosmic Little Thing hazy double IPA at HEB for $5.49. Good beer is too expensive but I’ll easily try this. https://houstonnewmedia.org/cosmic-little-thing-hazy-double-ipa-at-heb-for-5-49-good-beer-is-too-expensive-but-ill-easily-try-this/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cosmic-little-thing-hazy-double-ipa-at-heb-for-5-49-good-beer-is-too-expensive-but-ill-easily-try-this Sun, 19 May 2024 18:53:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1661aaffd693d9f547fc208d7727c1e0 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 771161 Judge Orders New Election for 2022 Harris County Judicial Race https://houstonnewmedia.org/judge-orders-new-election-for-2022-harris-county-judicial-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-orders-new-election-for-2022-harris-county-judicial-race Thu, 16 May 2024 14:48:44 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ee30e9e6da10af40a0fda3c5224f9372 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 769569 Houston Chronicle restaurant ads from June 7, 1963 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-chronicle-restaurant-ads-from-june-7-1963/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-chronicle-restaurant-ads-from-june-7-1963 Wed, 01 May 2024 17:44:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1d8dbd2f3775fd68d3862cf96a52acd1 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 762592 Vehicle scales? https://houstonnewmedia.org/vehicle-scales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vehicle-scales Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:08:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ff107b122f04e67d091d1e8e0131c48a I'm looking for a place that can tell me how much my vehicle weighs. A repair/mechanic shop with a scale would be ideal, but I would use a truck stop as a last resort. Any reccomendations? Ideally on the west side of town. submitted by ...

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]]> 756493 New independent coffee shop in Westchase https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-independent-coffee-shop-in-westchase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-independent-coffee-shop-in-westchase Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:34:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b1fdd8dbe5ee6ad9242e21eac8ff6553 Finally we have a non-chain coffee shop outside of the loop. Cafe Tales is a very small operation but focused on quality. Here are some photos. Well worth visiting if you're in the area. It's in the same strip center as Daiso and Avesta Persian...

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]]> 756114 1997 Texas Brewer’s Fest – Downtown Houston, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/1997-texas-brewers-fest-downtown-houston-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1997-texas-brewers-fest-downtown-houston-texas Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:42:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7f98541170e0ff25eff2519be9f78837 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 747010 Photos of Saint Arnold Brewing, 1994 original location, Houston, Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/photos-of-saint-arnold-brewing-1994-original-location-houston-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photos-of-saint-arnold-brewing-1994-original-location-houston-texas Fri, 05 Apr 2024 21:42:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c619c2d3cd4a88597e89172c9d626657 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 747012 Tim Horton’s review https://houstonnewmedia.org/tim-hortons-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tim-hortons-review Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:22:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=225640770805ca7ba8425de2ffd2d23a This morning I visited the Tim Horton's at 8910 Westheimer because I'd been meaning to check this place out. The building inside and out is attractive, modern looking, and seems to be well put together. The smell is similar to a McDonalds in th...

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]]> 743302 Memorial Hermann Life Flight Soars to New Heights with $5 Million Donation from ExxonMobil https://houstonnewmedia.org/memorial-hermann-life-flight-soars-to-new-heights-with-5-million-donation-from-exxonmobil/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memorial-hermann-life-flight-soars-to-new-heights-with-5-million-donation-from-exxonmobil Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:58:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ae954bc277bf0d825dcf7864c942a1df submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 740053 101 KLOL documentary streams today. Theater premier in a few days. https://houstonnewmedia.org/101-klol-documentary-streams-today-theater-premier-in-a-few-days/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=101-klol-documentary-streams-today-theater-premier-in-a-few-days Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:49:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5baba2e8c660171b8b1ab796d907d1d3 submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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]]> 730369 Houston Police Department suspended 264,000 cases since 2016 due to ‘lack of personnel,’ chief says https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-police-department-suspended-264000-cases-since-2016-due-to-lack-of-personnel-chief-says/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-police-department-suspended-264000-cases-since-2016-due-to-lack-of-personnel-chief-says Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:11:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eca743f65a96b8679170c2c7a6099e6d submitted by /u/IRMuteButton [link] [comments]

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