/u/nolablue1024 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-nolablue1024/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:27:30 +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/nolablue1024 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-nolablue1024/ 32 32 103504436 Jury duty – what to expect? https://houstonnewmedia.org/jury-duty-what-to-expect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jury-duty-what-to-expect Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:27:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2de5f9a5b9724104794891a0d403c47f Have jury duty next week - never been before. What should I expect? My only concern is I have a personal trip out the country in a few weeks, not sure if thats at risk of them forcing me to stay in town or something like thatt submitted by ...

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]]> 991061 Did something happen to recycling pick up? https://houstonnewmedia.org/did-something-happen-to-recycling-pick-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=did-something-happen-to-recycling-pick-up Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:33:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d7a13cd590427b894a5e2f0d7dfc2dc8 I’m near rice military and I haven’t had recycling pick up in a few weeks, and I check the htx pickup app and it says the next recycling pickup is first week of July. Normally it’s every 2 weeks, now it’s closer to 5-6 weeks? submitted by ...

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]]> 967064 Searching for the spiciest dishes in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/searching-for-the-spiciest-dishes-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=searching-for-the-spiciest-dishes-in-houston Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:30:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cec3c389261b380a58745ef83d06e764 My dad grew up eating tons of spicy food and I’m convinced his pain receptors are burned off from all the years. Any favorite spicy dishes or restaurant recommendations? submitted by /u/nolablue1024 [link] [comments]

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]]> 934648 Sheng jian bao – Houston? https://houstonnewmedia.org/sheng-jian-bao-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sheng-jian-bao-houston Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:40:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=53039f05c177c71b18cd5dd915aab2c9 I grew up in Shanghai and sheng jian mantou were my favorite dish. As popular as xiao long baos have gotten I’ve always wondered why these did not get as popular in America. My assumption is because they’re harder to make. Was wondering if there are fr...

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]]> 929605 Early voting question https://houstonnewmedia.org/early-voting-question-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-voting-question-2 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:06:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=26caf62e11d139d8a7e9a31b5a7b22de I’m already registered to vote - do I need to do anything else for early voting next week? Do I just need to bring my drivers license, or some type of voter registration as well ? submitted by /u/nolablue1024 [link] [comments]

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]]> 833102 Folks who live just outside flood zones – do you have flood insurance? https://houstonnewmedia.org/folks-who-live-just-outside-flood-zones-do-you-have-flood-insurance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=folks-who-live-just-outside-flood-zones-do-you-have-flood-insurance Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:23:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fb0ac7a90fde1851ba531807da030327 Looking at a place just outside the 500 yr flood plain - so flood insurance isn’t required, and this house has no flooding history. Curious what others have done with regards to flooding risks submitted by /u/nolablue1024 [link] ...

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]]> 754272 Power options – which contract length? https://houstonnewmedia.org/power-options-which-contract-length/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-options-which-contract-length Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:57:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=078b3d0a3771659facf15cf75fe5e94d Maybe this is new but I’ve typically gone with the 12 month contracts. I’m seeing cheaper 3 month contracts on powertochoose (10c instead of 13+c per kwh). Is there a downside to the shorter contracts, or any recommendations on contract type? su...

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]]> 750993 Are they keeping $1 hot dog night? https://houstonnewmedia.org/are-they-keeping-1-hot-dog-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-they-keeping-1-hot-dog-night Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:19:22 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9d889ab96260c1fac10c7f03e887bb79 If so, when? submitted by /u/nolablue1024 [link] [comments]

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]]> 740194 Restaurant recommendations around IAH? https://houstonnewmedia.org/restaurant-recommendations-around-iah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-recommendations-around-iah Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:50:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4f79f33fdeae9cc71e632d4893e74b35 I’ll be picking up 2 people within a couple hours of each other, and am planning to go to dinner with the first friend. Didn’t wanna drive all the way back in the loop for a meal just to drive back up shortly after. submitted by /u/nolabl...

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]]> 468770 Check engine light for car inspection, and auto shops https://houstonnewmedia.org/check-engine-light-for-car-inspection-and-auto-shops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-engine-light-for-car-inspection-and-auto-shops Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:04:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a7ae55fff4383ed3af9a1276f0eeee93 My check engine light has been on with the issue telling me to clean the fuel injectors. The cleaner in the gas tank hasn’t worked, and since I’m new to the area I still need to get my car inspected. So with that: 1. Is it safe to assume that a check ...

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]]> 347024 Gyms in the loop with an ice bath? https://houstonnewmedia.org/gyms-in-the-loop-with-an-ice-bath/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gyms-in-the-loop-with-an-ice-bath Tue, 10 May 2022 19:05:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e81509e64e5f20f0317a7c525c75573a My old gym had one and I used it a ton for recovery. The gyms I’ve checked out so far (FIT and Houston Gym) have everything else I’d like but an ice bath is a nice to have. Wondering if there are any recommendations, thanks submitted by /...

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