/u/slowtownpop1 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-slowtownpop1/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 09 Oct 2021 02:56:07 +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/slowtownpop1 - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-slowtownpop1/ 32 32 103504436 If I pay a speeding ticket online, do I still need to go to court? https://houstonnewmedia.org/if-i-pay-a-speeding-ticket-online-do-i-still-need-to-go-to-court/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-i-pay-a-speeding-ticket-online-do-i-still-need-to-go-to-court Sat, 09 Oct 2021 02:56:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ad3ce3ce8dddca0e6632cbddb00e78b Sorry if this is a dumb question. I got a speeding ticket last month for the first time, literally two days before I moved out of state 🤦🏼‍♀️ I just now paid it off online. Just to confirm, I don’t need to attend the court date, right? I have a feeling...

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]]> 181555 Free Blue Buffalo dog food https://houstonnewmedia.org/free-blue-buffalo-dog-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-blue-buffalo-dog-food Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:43:34 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b2d7498132959f2388052e0976fca1ed Please don’t delete, I’m just trying to help someone out. My dog just recently decided she didn’t want to eat Blue Buffalo kibble anymore, so I switched brands. I have a plastic container filled with it (chicken) as well as some in a small bag (beef)....

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]]> 166715 Recommended tax professional? https://houstonnewmedia.org/recommended-tax-professional/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recommended-tax-professional Wed, 08 Sep 2021 01:49:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1875728ccd9610a1b401722db21c58c9 I’ll be leaving this month for a travel healthcare contract. I definitely need assistance establishing a “tax home,” to assure any stipends received are untaxed, and I’m on the IRS’ good side. Any recommended tax professionals? Preferably near the Gall...

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]]> 163818 Looking for storage unit recommendations https://houstonnewmedia.org/looking-for-storage-unit-recommendations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-for-storage-unit-recommendations Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:30:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d56ce345d8b953046d798041c6caaa75 I’m a healthcare worker about to take a travel contract, so I’ll be gone anywhere from 13 weeks, to a year. I’m possibly having a friend stay in my apartment, so I’ll be needing to put some personal belongings in a storage unit. I’ve never had to use o...

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]]> 159526 Do apartment renter’s rights protect dogs? https://houstonnewmedia.org/do-apartment-renters-rights-protect-dogs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-apartment-renters-rights-protect-dogs Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:28:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4548a36d2a7af0a6ec3c0290d4df7d5c I’ve had my dog since February and since then, at my apartment complex she’s been attacked by unsupervised/unleashed dogs 3 times, and approached by aggressive dogs countless times. I’m beyond tired of it. My dog is constantly leashed, for her/other do...

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]]> 136022 Mother’s Day is pretty tough for some of us https://houstonnewmedia.org/mothers-day-is-pretty-tough-for-some-of-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mothers-day-is-pretty-tough-for-some-of-us Sat, 08 May 2021 21:17:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=18dfeb989b754bfbd00ad65e9ee70758 This year is the second year without my mom. I know I’m not the only one. Mother’s Day is hard, and I like to find little ways to celebrate and honor her. I just wanted to create a little post as a place of support and encouragement for those of us dr...

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]]> 126856 Operation baby killdeer rescue https://houstonnewmedia.org/operation-baby-killdeer-rescue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=operation-baby-killdeer-rescue Mon, 03 May 2021 22:44:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=47033deb0075a984c86ca27f98b917d0 Just sharing a little Monday cuteness. While visiting a friend in Richmond yesterday, 4 baby killdeer were found running around her yard. They were so small, their little wings were barely developed. The rain must have knocked them out of the nest. 2 o...

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]]> 125896 Are there any veterinary clinics NOT doing curbside? https://houstonnewmedia.org/are-there-any-veterinary-clinics-not-doing-curbside/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-there-any-veterinary-clinics-not-doing-curbside Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:41:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4bd09787f0dfac2937043c757556c117 I tried searching and didn’t see anything recently mentioned. Are there any veterinary clinics allowing people to come inside? I took my dog to a Thrive clinic for a check up. I’m dumb and mixed up the appointment time. I was late by 11 minutes, and th...

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]]> 113546 Solo weekend getaway ideas https://houstonnewmedia.org/solo-weekend-getaway-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=solo-weekend-getaway-ideas Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:58:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=da239e66d442e1381d215247a289208d I’m taking a long weekend, solo, because I desperately need a break from work. I’m researching some places, maybe Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country, to disconnect for the weekend. I love hiking, and being in nature in general. It’s not often that I get t...

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]]> 105104 Any RNs in Houston looking for work? https://houstonnewmedia.org/any-rns-in-houston-looking-for-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=any-rns-in-houston-looking-for-work Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:53:49 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bcfa5b01ee6c995d94987f0ecc73b25f Hospitals are in dire need for RNs and other clinical positions. A lot of RNs are quitting their roles to become travel nurses (don’t blame them). If you or someone you know may be looking for work in the medical field and carry a license, tell them to...

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]]> 104640 Houston food establishments open to grab a meal to go Christmas night? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-food-establishments-open-to-grab-a-meal-to-go-christmas-night/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-food-establishments-open-to-grab-a-meal-to-go-christmas-night Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:54:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=69b68d0ac2dee11a700df4bf3f0e920e For those of us with no one to spend the holiday with, or choosing to socially distance from large family gatherings. Please share below! submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 98452 Where can I find (collectible) Ticonderoga pencils? https://houstonnewmedia.org/where-can-i-find-collectible-ticonderoga-pencils/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-can-i-find-collectible-ticonderoga-pencils Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:13:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eb54d0f02c1ae93fa5abf323931e518d Odd request, I know. I work with an awesome neurologist who collects these pencils. Is there anywhere in town to take a look and buy some? I don’t mean the 30 packs for $3 at Walmart, I mean some limited edition, or collectible types. Thanks in advance...

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]]> 93961 Body of missing 26 year old woman found https://houstonnewmedia.org/body-of-missing-26-year-old-woman-found/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=body-of-missing-26-year-old-woman-found Mon, 30 Nov 2020 07:19:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1f243ff84664452f3f076e0a4e060ac3 link How sad, prayers going to the family. I’m not sure why the original threads had been deleted. Looks like an investigation is still on going. submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 92800 Best place to get a Thanksgiving meal to go? https://houstonnewmedia.org/best-place-to-get-a-thanksgiving-meal-to-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-place-to-get-a-thanksgiving-meal-to-go Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:28:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ae4ff564cd1f6ed371a0fb69275e78a Sooo, I work in healthcare, and work the day of. I don’t have a lot of family here and wouldn’t mind a small family gathering. But my sister is newly married, so I’ve been invited by default to my inlaw’s family shenanigans. A ton of people I hardly kn...

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]]> 88711 Any Shipt shoppers here? https://houstonnewmedia.org/any-shipt-shoppers-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=any-shipt-shoppers-here Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:23:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0dd391c97907338d8af7e4ed759fba51 Any pointers? What parts of town/stores are best? Areas of town/stores you avoid? I just got started yesterday. It’s just a side gig for me, some extra money but I’d definitely like to make the most of my time. submitted by /u/slowtownpop...

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]]> 86788 Does anyone have a contact for a person who is able to make windshield decals/stickers? https://houstonnewmedia.org/does-anyone-have-a-contact-for-a-person-who-is-able-to-make-windshield-decals-stickers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-anyone-have-a-contact-for-a-person-who-is-able-to-make-windshield-decals-stickers Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:02:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=18c10865b52538229ca2bce09c1bbcf7 I’d like to order some custom ones, just a few, but the websites I’ve been seeing have minimum ordering requirements, like 50+. submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 83384 Keep your “I Voted” sticker, you can score some free stuff with it https://houstonnewmedia.org/keep-your-i-voted-sticker-you-can-score-some-free-stuff-with-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keep-your-i-voted-sticker-you-can-score-some-free-stuff-with-it Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:39:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bf9420ac340daf8ccb3f5d9262a02600 submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 82991 Comet NEOWISE | photo credit: @jchen.ys https://houstonnewmedia.org/comet-neowise-photo-credit-jchen-ys/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=comet-neowise-photo-credit-jchen-ys Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:46:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cf010733ffb9e1ce86ceff42abb09e0c submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 60924 Anyone here work for DoorDash/food delivery? https://houstonnewmedia.org/anyone-here-work-for-doordash-food-delivery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anyone-here-work-for-doordash-food-delivery Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:04:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5ba640483dc1721a22d0ade63ac7f1a6 What’s your experiences like? Is it worth it? I’m looking for a side hustle to make some extra money outside of my full time job submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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]]> 59467 Pretty graffiti. Midtown @ Dennis and San Jacinto. Artist: Caroline Truong https://houstonnewmedia.org/pretty-graffiti-midtown-dennis-and-san-jacinto-artist-caroline-truong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pretty-graffiti-midtown-dennis-and-san-jacinto-artist-caroline-truong Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:51:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f5b3aba5d420e74e4210050bd4df3744 submitted by /u/slowtownpop1 [link] [comments]

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