/u/somekindofdruiddude - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-somekindofdruiddude/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:40:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 /u/somekindofdruiddude - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/u-somekindofdruiddude/ 32 32 103504436 Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., oil magnate and philanthropist, dies at 101 after ‘colorful and well-rounded’ life https://houstonnewmedia.org/oscar-s-wyatt-jr-oil-magnate-and-philanthropist-dies-at-101-after-colorful-and-well-rounded-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oscar-s-wyatt-jr-oil-magnate-and-philanthropist-dies-at-101-after-colorful-and-well-rounded-life Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:40:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5e5236cece22563a04cc81fa2fe45fff I guess a year in the pokey for buying illegal oil from Saddam Hussein is part of a "well-rounded life". submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 1042099 Lakewood Church Tests Nuclear Missile https://houstonnewmedia.org/lakewood-church-tests-nuclear-missile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lakewood-church-tests-nuclear-missile Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:23:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7953c15b5c18e3cae7b5b9faad083e97 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 1008183 Coffee nerds: Does Houston have a good store for supplies? https://houstonnewmedia.org/coffee-nerds-does-houston-have-a-good-store-for-supplies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coffee-nerds-does-houston-have-a-good-store-for-supplies Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:29:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=5a195299f14032520ee851412c0ce490 I'm buying a lot of little coffee related things on the internet lately, stuff like filter papers, water minerals, dosing trays. I keep looking in coffee shops and roasters for these things, but the selection is small. Blendin has a few things. Luc...

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]]> 962661 The Texas Judge Race That Republicans Are Suddenly Eyeing https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-texas-judge-race-that-republicans-are-suddenly-eyeing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-texas-judge-race-that-republicans-are-suddenly-eyeing Sat, 24 May 2025 13:48:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4c7ffab1768c9930216299fbbdd2ff59 Favorite quote: One county insider, who requested anonymity to speak to The New Republic, says that Hobbs’ involvement in Dutt’s campaign signals that Republicans are “tired of [the] Mattress Mack amateur s**t, and they’re coming for the seat.” ...

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]]> 957175 Collina’s on Richmond has closed https://houstonnewmedia.org/collinas-on-richmond-has-closed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=collinas-on-richmond-has-closed Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:45:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6c998438b8bc1e32a63911704d2e41f7 Mrs. Druid Dude and I went Saturday, as we do most weekends, and it was closed. Sign is gone, furnishings gone. We are heartbroken. We can't recall when we started eating there. Early 90s, we think. The other locations were never like that one. It ...

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]]> 943707 Series of suicides hits sheriff’s office like a ‘bomb’ | CNN https://houstonnewmedia.org/series-of-suicides-hits-sheriffs-office-like-a-bomb-cnn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=series-of-suicides-hits-sheriffs-office-like-a-bomb-cnn Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:30:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3a88b366f4d494c668b3429423785f1d submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 928914 Three Teenage Girls Allegedly Tried to Stab Mom with Knives for Turning Off WiFi (in Houston) https://houstonnewmedia.org/three-teenage-girls-allegedly-tried-to-stab-mom-with-knives-for-turning-off-wifi-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-teenage-girls-allegedly-tried-to-stab-mom-with-knives-for-turning-off-wifi-in-houston Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:35:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0410cd50ca6da6f7d49dd9cd34e1c029 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 925340 The unexpected origins of Houston’s favourite po’ boy https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-unexpected-origins-of-houstons-favourite-po-boy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-unexpected-origins-of-houstons-favourite-po-boy Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:40:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d3520bda4890ea9def91d0971b425eae I didn’t expect to see Antone’s on the BBC. Haven’t been in forever. Has it worsened? submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 925021 Houston diner known for breakfast all day closes in the Heights https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-diner-known-for-breakfast-all-day-closes-in-the-heights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-diner-known-for-breakfast-all-day-closes-in-the-heights Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:47:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f32b51c1e01bd66a3ff54ff95dc310dd I hadn't been there for years. My daughter liked it, but it was always a little subpar for me. submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 910937 Port Houston Launches $1.7 Billion Infrastructure Expansion Ahead of Population Surge https://houstonnewmedia.org/port-houston-launches-1-7-billion-infrastructure-expansion-ahead-of-population-surge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=port-houston-launches-1-7-billion-infrastructure-expansion-ahead-of-population-surge Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:47:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4eaba4ff7994d17c4bb7d7eb41136a47 The article mentions tariffs, but doesn't really explain why spending more on a port is a good idea when it looks like we're about to reduce shipping for a decade or more. Can someone explain that better? submitted by /u/som...

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]]> 858576 Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it… except… well… look https://houstonnewmedia.org/hurricane-beryl-left-this-power-pole-leaning-toward-homes-kprc-2-got-centerpoint-to-fix-it-except-well-look/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hurricane-beryl-left-this-power-pole-leaning-toward-homes-kprc-2-got-centerpoint-to-fix-it-except-well-look Sat, 19 Oct 2024 01:41:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=50cfbe47c9f0801a77c4ba47c2133fc5 Good story. Great headline. submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 833940 ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ to replace KPRC 2 morning newscast https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-drew-barrymore-show-to-replace-kprc-2-morning-newscast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-drew-barrymore-show-to-replace-kprc-2-morning-newscast Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:34:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2de766fd5b29f5359a667a14130ed297 They finally accepted the new reality. No one cares about news. submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 801680 Houston could soon take over Chicago as the third-largest in US, Census data shows https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-could-soon-take-over-chicago-as-the-third-largest-in-us-census-data-shows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-could-soon-take-over-chicago-as-the-third-largest-in-us-census-data-shows Sat, 18 May 2024 15:22:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3b182722a8cd2f81d172563bfeabd0a6 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 770534 Lawsuit filed against HPD ex-cop post-conviction reversal https://houstonnewmedia.org/lawsuit-filed-against-hpd-ex-cop-post-conviction-reversal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lawsuit-filed-against-hpd-ex-cop-post-conviction-reversal Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:45:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f7a37ca338b48b6154b9bafca45658b5 It's Goines. submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 727808 City of Houston OKs $2.95M to defend HPD, former chief Art Acevedo in Harding Street civil lawsuit https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-of-houston-oks-2-95m-to-defend-hpd-former-chief-art-acevedo-in-harding-street-civil-lawsuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-of-houston-oks-2-95m-to-defend-hpd-former-chief-art-acevedo-in-harding-street-civil-lawsuit Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:45:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1d8e5e3e873809910b8ddadb50daaae1 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 718289 Houston weather: Mayor urges drivers to stay off roads Tuesday https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-weather-mayor-urges-drivers-to-stay-off-roads-tuesday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-weather-mayor-urges-drivers-to-stay-off-roads-tuesday Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:50:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8d6cc000da5b690fc14bc6493acd7d05 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 714052 Houston warns residents ‘not to drip’ faucets in upcoming freeze https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-warns-residents-not-to-drip-faucets-in-upcoming-freeze/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-warns-residents-not-to-drip-faucets-in-upcoming-freeze Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:39:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=64f3941aca248e3127ad5cfa42e87655 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 712790 Houston Landing firings "blindsided" staff https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-landing-firings-blindsided-staff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-landing-firings-blindsided-staff Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:13:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=17b861de70f55cf6fa83f3d6b5364e58 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 712470 The sound of gunfire, off in the distance https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-sound-of-gunfire-off-in-the-distance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-sound-of-gunfire-off-in-the-distance Sun, 31 Dec 2023 03:44:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3a9d9f2c0af071be51d150620f14b10c submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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]]> 706744 Dogs destroy cars at Texas dealership, cause up to $350K in damages: video https://houstonnewmedia.org/dogs-destroy-cars-at-texas-dealership-cause-up-to-350k-in-damages-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dogs-destroy-cars-at-texas-dealership-cause-up-to-350k-in-damages-video Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:39:50 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c5f17cc5c7150115cb6e84bf066e5e61 submitted by /u/somekindofdruiddude [link] [comments]

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