/u/Red-Panda - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-red-panda/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:51:37 +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/Red-Panda - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-red-panda/ 32 32 103504436 ‘Trump Takeover’ protests planned across TX amid gerrymandering push https://houstonnewmedia.org/trump-takeover-protests-planned-across-tx-amid-gerrymandering-push/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trump-takeover-protests-planned-across-tx-amid-gerrymandering-push Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:51:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d9eff282732c8e64e23cd440e6d0c0df From the article: in Houston from 2 to 4 p.m. "Community Skill-Share and Swap Meet: Learn How to Fight The Trump Takeover with 50501-Houston" from 1 to 5:30 p.m. A "Phonebank to Fight The Trump Takeover!" in Houston from 1 to...

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Power outages/brown outs today? https://houstonnewmedia.org/power-outages-brown-outs-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-outages-brown-outs-today Sat, 11 May 2024 21:27:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=367205fe5908c8cb1d98f46225e104c8 Has anyone experienced outages today? Place in Copperfield/NW is having super inconsistent power starting 10 minutes ago. Currently out but it was browning out for 5 minutes or so. Edit: Centerpoint's map doesn't show it, but calling the automa...

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Is it worth it to sit at Rainbow Lodge outdoors in cold, sprinkly weather? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-it-worth-it-to-sit-at-rainbow-lodge-outdoors-in-cold-sprinkly-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-worth-it-to-sit-at-rainbow-lodge-outdoors-in-cold-sprinkly-weather Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:09:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9ffa9381c008b8a10807113b4fac76bb We have friends are in town and want to try but it's hard to find a time that has indoor seating for our party. Do they have heaters or enough head covered areas? submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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EZ TAG users to start paying discounted tolls on Monday, Sept. 4 https://houstonnewmedia.org/ez-tag-users-to-start-paying-discounted-tolls-on-monday-sept-4-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ez-tag-users-to-start-paying-discounted-tolls-on-monday-sept-4-2 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:41:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=80c341f012c76b2bac78c842c255cf07 submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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Are there any dog shelters accepting dogs at the moment? https://houstonnewmedia.org/are-there-any-dog-shelters-accepting-dogs-at-the-moment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-there-any-dog-shelters-accepting-dogs-at-the-moment Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:53:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3246e3e02d1efe4077bf12936adfa719 My friend came across a good doggo and has been taking care of him but it's a big strain on her and she doesn't have the time to properly adopt him due to work :/ submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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What is the actual speed limit for going through the EZ TAG lanes? It can’t be 30 mph right? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-the-actual-speed-limit-for-going-through-the-ez-tag-lanes-it-cant-be-30-mph-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-actual-speed-limit-for-going-through-the-ez-tag-lanes-it-cant-be-30-mph-right Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:17:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fba6f70575de9e72060a179fb5583e8b Why are people slamming the brakes when driving through and causing traffic jams? Am I going too fast? I seriously don't remember people going this slow in the before times, pre-blip. submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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Why is Sugarland/First Colony devoid of color? https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-is-sugarland-first-colony-devoid-of-color/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-sugarland-first-colony-devoid-of-color Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:19:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=185e1e24f7fcb31934c58372051310a2 Drove on Highway 6 north thru First Colony and noticed the plazas literally lack color compared to other parts of town. Taco Bell is white and beige, Smoothie King white and beige, KFC was white, black and beige. Only an occasional store had a blue, y...

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Concerns raised over Public Utility Commission’s grid fix plan following 2021 deadly winter freeze https://houstonnewmedia.org/concerns-raised-over-public-utility-commissions-grid-fix-plan-following-2021-deadly-winter-freeze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concerns-raised-over-public-utility-commissions-grid-fix-plan-following-2021-deadly-winter-freeze Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:57:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=75c7365d496d96bc2a5dd668e56220ab submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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Lina Hidalgo wins re-election as County Judge https://houstonnewmedia.org/lina-hidalgo-wins-re-election-as-county-judge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lina-hidalgo-wins-re-election-as-county-judge Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:48:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=706d27cd0a94aa0d61ac71a35fd7380a submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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Quick question about strays and rabies https://houstonnewmedia.org/quick-question-about-strays-and-rabies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quick-question-about-strays-and-rabies Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:13:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=63c9cd930246a38a357e73380a0c0b9c

NW Houston. Friend picked up a stray, it was happy. It saw her dog and scratched her and drew blood in the process. Cat was happy after the dog was put up. Should she get a rabies shot, what's the best SOP here?

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How are wait times for TSA Pre-Check and the related? https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-are-wait-times-for-tsa-pre-check-and-the-related/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-are-wait-times-for-tsa-pre-check-and-the-related Wed, 13 Jul 2022 22:04:06 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6b663379f18642178f53a8cd2829ef7e Interviews** Work wants me to travel, was thinking of renewing my Passport and doing TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry for the first time. I know you can do walk-ins or appointments a month out, was wondering if trying the walk-in route would be doable. &...

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Cypress woman fired from job for testing positive for COVID https://houstonnewmedia.org/cypress-woman-fired-from-job-for-testing-positive-for-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cypress-woman-fired-from-job-for-testing-positive-for-covid Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:21:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1acd9cb53585826fd541cb4cead70d82 submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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What era or time period was THE defining iconic time of Houston? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-era-or-time-period-was-the-defining-iconic-time-of-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-era-or-time-period-was-the-defining-iconic-time-of-houston Sat, 08 Jan 2022 19:27:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6b637bcc1a4a985a88504287a3946d5b Was there any point of history where Houston was irrevocably changed or the culture set in concrete? submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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How do you think this week will play out with the weather? https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-do-you-think-this-week-will-play-out-with-the-weather/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-you-think-this-week-will-play-out-with-the-weather Sun, 02 Jan 2022 07:52:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=74b92ea4b01eaa68347958cb1b37613c Title, stay safe and cozy yall. submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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Are there any Halloween themed sweets/snacks for sale this week? https://houstonnewmedia.org/are-there-any-halloween-themed-sweets-snacks-for-sale-this-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-there-any-halloween-themed-sweets-snacks-for-sale-this-week Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:22:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8cda77ca79e8dbfaf87ae29236db4c09 Local places and chefs I mean, not just off the shelf Walmart. Wanted to help a local business and get something yummy! submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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What are some good, walkable neighborhoods/areas of Houston? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-some-good-walkable-neighborhoods-areas-of-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-some-good-walkable-neighborhoods-areas-of-houston Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:10:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6230189c076608011bec6db13386e7d7

It doesn't have to be as condensed as CityCentre or the Galleria, but where are some places to live that would have shops, restaurants etc within a feasible walking distance (i.e not miles). Any favorites for y'all?

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Is this Saharan dust thing messing up anyone else? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-this-saharan-dust-thing-messing-up-anyone-else/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-this-saharan-dust-thing-messing-up-anyone-else Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:43:12 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=46fb810add06bd5719d196e5bd68c524 So many random coughing fits, tiredness and such. submitted by /u/Red-Panda [link] [comments]

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What part of the city are you, and do you have power yet? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-part-of-the-city-are-you-and-do-you-have-power-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-part-of-the-city-are-you-and-do-you-have-power-yet Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:14:03 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9fd2c6d52b2685b35df24136b3120f5f

I figured there's a mega thread on the weather but this post could help those who wanted to check in on neighbors, friends and family scattered across the city. Please edit your comment if the power gets turned off or back on.

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Last night was my birthday and I ended it in the ER. https://houstonnewmedia.org/last-night-was-my-birthday-and-i-ended-it-in-the-er/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=last-night-was-my-birthday-and-i-ended-it-in-the-er Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:43:05 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=55b822f093a17671f8b11857d8126ed2

I had chills, body numbness and was tired. The ambient air felt cold enough that it attacked me when I took off my robe. It was 75 degrees and my body temp was 98-99. Everything fucking hurt. And prior my skin felt sore when clothes gently rubbed it.

I got scared, partly cause anxiety from the meds prescribed for my sinus infection but also because I felt weak and was worried I wouldn't be able to get up in the morning without assistance. I've been self quarantining from my family and partner for a few days just in case.

My brother drove me to the ER because I felt too light headed to do so myself. 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM and here I am. Diagnosed with Covid-19 and praying that my little brother who is sick, doesn't feel what I feel. I'm on day 6 of symptoms and the doctor said it's going to get worse. A COVID survivor I spoke with in the waiting room mentioned the same.

Wear masks people. Be smart. I live in CityCentre and love it. But the other day I went to get food and snacks from multiple restaurants and they were packed. I literally ran into one with shoulder to shoulder people (waiting for tables!!) so I could get my food and run out. My mom is vulnerable as hell and I'm worried for my partner. Don't be so careless. I spent most of the year trying to be safe for everyone, avoiding crowds and busy stores but I still may have gotten them sick.

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Has anyone gotten tested with a partner and had to wait longer than them? https://houstonnewmedia.org/has-anyone-gotten-tested-with-a-partner-and-had-to-wait-longer-than-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=has-anyone-gotten-tested-with-a-partner-and-had-to-wait-longer-than-them Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:25:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8d420ace3896deeb5590f1d0caf1dffb

Just a quick question. This weekend I got tested for COVID with my partner at the same time from an urgent care clinic. She got her PCR results yesterday but I've yet to get any notifications from Labcorp. Has anyone else experienced this?

edit: it was CareNow, previously I went to one in Sugarland but got my results in almost literally 24 hours

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