/u/pearlysoames - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-pearlysoames/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:03:31 +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/pearlysoames - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-pearlysoames/ 32 32 103504436 I want to get into a niche hobby in Houston—preferably with an existing close knit group. What do you know that is available? I’ll take any ideas but the more obscure the suggestion, the better. https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-want-to-get-into-a-niche-hobby-in-houston-preferably-with-an-existing-close-knit-group-what-do-you-know-that-is-available-ill-take-any-ideas-but-the-more-obscure-the-suggestion-t/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-want-to-get-into-a-niche-hobby-in-houston-preferably-with-an-existing-close-knit-group-what-do-you-know-that-is-available-ill-take-any-ideas-but-the-more-obscure-the-suggestion-t Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:03:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=609dbbbd5726a48a12363a4ee2aba82a I’m willing to drive anywhere in the Greater Houston area. I’d prefer it be something outdoorsy but doesn’t have to be. Some the that meets monthly or more often is best. I’m a mid thirties 9-5’er man with a small family but lots of freedom in my sched...

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]]> 806777 The torch has been passed. I just heard a radio commercial for “Bill Adler the Texas Hammer.” https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-torch-has-been-passed-i-just-heard-a-radio-commercial-for-bill-adler-the-texas-hammer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-torch-has-been-passed-i-just-heard-a-radio-commercial-for-bill-adler-the-texas-hammer Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:24:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=44adf132ecc6745c093aa3c6763228b1 I remember I was a kid when Joel Osteen became the Alpha Osteen at Lakewood church. Now Jim has passed on the Texas hammer title to Bill. Who’s next? Mattress Mac? Any other big Houston characters do you think will be generational dynasties? sub...

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]]> 641398 Can anyone suggest a bank that they’re happy using? https://houstonnewmedia.org/can-anyone-suggest-a-bank-that-theyre-happy-using/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-anyone-suggest-a-bank-that-theyre-happy-using Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:16:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=42eb529c182c562c16f8eb88f750c7a2 I’m switching my family’s banking away from Wells Fargo for dozens of reasons. I have another account at a credit union (first community) but they’ve also gotten shittier and more corporate over the last few years. I have heard good things about Frost....

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]]> 517757 What are your favorite businesses or communities in Houston that are "lesser known" but regionally or globally significant? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-your-favorite-businesses-or-communities-in-houston-that-are-lesser-known-but-regionally-or-globally-significant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-your-favorite-businesses-or-communities-in-houston-that-are-lesser-known-but-regionally-or-globally-significant Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:01:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=095514b004b1d59ba7dff3aedccbfd9f

I was inspired by this thread, where someone asked for help repairing an accordion, and then someone linked what is apparently a hugely influential and popular accordion shop I'd never heard of.

I also learned last week that Houston has the biggest Nigerian community in the US.

I also learned that the Hindu temple in Stafford is the largest in Texas and one of the largest in the US.

I think that there is a lot of this in Houston--very niche businesses or communities, and so I started looking for lists or threads that could give name a bunch of them but couldn't find them in one place.

So, along this vein, what do you think are the businesses or communities which are not broadly known in Houston but are regionally or globally popular in their niche?

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]]> 499680 What is the “main drag” in your part of Houston—the most iconic road or stretch of road? And why? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-the-main-drag-in-your-part-of-houston-the-most-iconic-road-or-stretch-of-road-and-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-main-drag-in-your-part-of-houston-the-most-iconic-road-or-stretch-of-road-and-why Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:31:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c93c331d6ea6656ec536c95c17ec363e I grew up on the West side, so always assumed it was universally acknowledged to be the part of Westheimer I’m familiar with, but I have some friends over and they all had different answers, like parts of 1960, Cavalcade, Telephone etc. submitte...

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]]> 477973 What are your favorite “mixed use” neighborhoods in Houston, that actually have small businesses between the houses? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-your-favorite-mixed-use-neighborhoods-in-houston-that-actually-have-small-businesses-between-the-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-your-favorite-mixed-use-neighborhoods-in-houston-that-actually-have-small-businesses-between-the-houses Sat, 20 Nov 2021 02:59:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3c5799d7501bdcc32d0cd1e35b7564e0 I know Houston gets a lot of fame (or notoriety) about the lack of zoning, but do you know of any neighborhoods where there are actually houses right next to businesses? Or bonus points if there are businesses (like retail stores or restaurants) in old...

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]]> 205130 Can anyone recommend a good Animal Behaviorist/Trainer on the West side (Westchase/Sharpstown/Memorial area)? https://houstonnewmedia.org/can-anyone-recommend-a-good-animal-behaviorist-trainer-on-the-west-side-westchase-sharpstown-memorial-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-anyone-recommend-a-good-animal-behaviorist-trainer-on-the-west-side-westchase-sharpstown-memorial-area Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:08:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b9e362cd9bfbd9cd9fde340ea608d4f3 I have a lovely dog who is very anxious around strangers. He understands the "rhythm" of our house and generally does what we want but does not follow commands. We took him to a couple different obedience training classes at one of the big pe...

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]]> 156165 I have been blessed this year and want to donate somewhere that will help people struggling from job loss. Where do you donate? https://houstonnewmedia.org/i-have-been-blessed-this-year-and-want-to-donate-somewhere-that-will-help-people-struggling-from-job-loss-where-do-you-donate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-have-been-blessed-this-year-and-want-to-donate-somewhere-that-will-help-people-struggling-from-job-loss-where-do-you-donate Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:16:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c7dfcf3430532883bf064f9e6c50115f

Also, nothing personal, but I've been scammed online before so will not be transferring/wiring anybody on Reddit. I am thinking Houston Food Bank right now.

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]]> 95403 I’m closing on my first house next month! Any Houston specific tips you can share? More questions and details in description. https://houstonnewmedia.org/im-closing-on-my-first-house-next-month-any-houston-specific-tips-you-can-share-more-questions-and-details-in-description/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-closing-on-my-first-house-next-month-any-houston-specific-tips-you-can-share-more-questions-and-details-in-description Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:31:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5eec328c177f1c95140625f7c7130ea8

I'll be living in the Westchase area in a brick 3br/2ba with a small yard. Anything in particular I should look out for? Any advice? Also, our of curiosity, does anyone have any experience putting solar panels on their roof?

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]]> 90435 Looking for gift ideas for someone in the Champions who really likes extremely fancy gourmet foods https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-for-gift-ideas-for-someone-in-the-champions-who-really-likes-extremely-fancy-gourmet-foods/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-for-gift-ideas-for-someone-in-the-champions-who-really-likes-extremely-fancy-gourmet-foods Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:55:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8ee9b796f773c16a43d68e66494f9afe

A birthday is coming up next week. We're not getting together but this person is a very accomplished cook who likes truffles, fine wine etc and lives in the Champions area. Something I could order for delivery or digitally would be best. Thanks!

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]]> 69056 Has anyone else noticed a very strong chlorine smell to the tap water recently? https://houstonnewmedia.org/has-anyone-else-noticed-a-very-strong-chlorine-smell-to-the-tap-water-recently/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=has-anyone-else-noticed-a-very-strong-chlorine-smell-to-the-tap-water-recently Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:42:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=98330f526338eabc5e90a1f524cf2bd8

I'm on the West side near Spring Branch is that helps.

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