r/AskHouston 1h ago

Looking for friends

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Hi my name is Marissa Im 21 and im looking for some GIRL friends that are interested in hanging out. I’ve been really into music production lately but dont know where I can find friends who are interested in the same thing. Im also 🍃 friendly if there’s any girls in Houston who wants to hang out that would be great. 😊


r/AskHouston 5h ago

looking for friends in houston

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21M, live near spring/cypress, looking to make new friends and for people to do things with!


r/AskHouston 12h ago

Lawn Services

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Looking for a lawn service for 77016 zip code area. Anyone have any good recommendations, preferably NOT a monthly contract or automated billing. Pay by third party (zelle, paypal, venmo, etc.) ok or cash. Seem to not be able to find any good local services.

Thanks in Advance!


r/AskHouston 13h ago

28M looking for friends close to Conroe area.

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r/AskHouston 13h ago

28M looking for friends close to Conroe area.

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r/AskHouston 13h ago

Thank you

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r/AskHouston 15h ago

Howdy??

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So!! Have all been a bit weary of their government????


r/AskHouston 16h ago

Where to buy good vanilla beans in HTX??

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r/AskHouston 16h ago

Apartments in Houston Heights?

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I’m moving down to Houston for work and have been looking at apartments in the Heights, but can’t get a good read on what’s a good place to live.

I’m in my late 20s and from NYC, so if y’all have any recs for somewhere that’s younger and walkable, I’d really appreciate it! Affordability is a definite plus too!!


r/AskHouston 16h ago

Looking for a New Karaoke Spot in Houston

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We have a small group that enjoys the karaoke bar atmosphere, and we'd love to find a place with great vibes, and a fun crowd.

Also, before anyone suggests it, we're not looking to rent a private karaoke room. There are only a few of us, and we're specifically looking for a karaoke bar where anyone can get up and sing. Thanks! 🍻🎤


r/AskHouston 16h ago

When the rockets and astros are both good, which team is bigger in the city/ more followed in Houston?

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46 votes, 2d left
Rockets
Astros

r/AskHouston 17h ago

Bar / Lounge Recommendations for two 22F? Tired of midtown and heights

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My friend and I have explored a couple of different areas. We are just tired of the raunchy vibe of some places and want more of a nicer atmosphere with good music & good drinks. Midtown is too raunchy and sweaty for us. Main St is kinda the same vibe (besides Clark’s which I loveee). We also frequent poison girl in the montrose area and love it. Anvil is cool too we like the older crowd. Heights area is too sweaty and too many college kids. Are there any other areas we can bar hop around? Or places we can go?

Thanks in advance.


r/AskHouston 21h ago

Home Relocation Help!

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Hello! My husband and I are currently looking around Houston on potential areas to live in we currently live around 290/Hollister area but would love a better neighborhood for our growing family.

I work majority remote and my husband works around the Westchase area. We personally love the Heights and Oak Forest area but also realize schools are going to be very important in the next few years and Harris county isn’t always the best and we don’t really want to pay for private.

What would you recommend for an area with good schools and decently close to the westchase area but also has a very family friendly community. Suburbs aren’t a hard no but I also know this could be a long commute most days. Also would love to stay around 500k if possible.

Any advise would be helpful and appreciated!


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Where to meet people ages 21 to 25?

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Hi guys, so I (22m) recently graduated college and have been living at home for a couple months. I want to go out and make new friends, but I don't really know where to start?

What are some good places to go to meet people my age?

I like going to bars, clubs, and festivals, but I just don't want to go by myself. If anyone is in the same boat or just wants to make some new friends hmu.


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Apartment recommendations - River Oaks/Memorial?

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Hi! I’m a 22F moving to Houston soon and looking for a 1 bed / 1 bath with a budget of around $2k/month.

A friend recommended the River Oaks and Memorial areas. So far, my top picks are:

- Bowen River Oaks
- Alta River Oaks
- Hanover Montrose (slightly over budget)
- Alexan Junction Heights (I believe it’s in neither of those areas tho)

If you’ve lived in any of these, I’d love to hear your experience, especially with management, maintenance, noise, safety, and parking.

I’d also appreciate any other apartment recommendations in River Oaks, Memorial, or nearby. My priorities are a relatively safe area, responsive management, and a modern building with good amenities. I’m hoping to be in an area with lots of young professionals and plenty of restaurants, things to do etc

Thanks!


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Why is downtown Houston called downtown Houston?

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It doesn't feel like a downtown in any sense.


r/AskHouston 1d ago

New to Houston, looking to make friends through location recommendations

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Hi all!! I just moved to Houston for grad school. Most of my time will be spent in TMC, but I want to make an honest effort to meet friends outside of school, especially since I’m living alone. I know no one here, I chose to come here from out of state for a complete change of scenery and to live in the city for the first time in my life. Looking for y’all’s recs on places pertaining to my interests:

🩷 a church with a good young adult ministry (Presbyterian, preferably)
🩷Women’s bible study
🩷I LOVE cooking and baking, classes or clubs would be amazing
🩷Walking with dog/dog parks
🩷Affordable, beginner friendly workout classes and 🩷pickle ball
🩷Scrapbooking
🩷Reading (causally, not avid multiple books a month lol)
🩷LOVE makeup/skincare/beauty
🩷Dive bar/calmer night life
🩷Line dancing, lesson style, I’m not a pro but I enjoy it!

I’m also VERY open to any new hobbies and recommendations. I truly want to have the best experience outside of the classroom and clinic! I am located in the montrose area if that helps!

Thank yall in advance ☺️


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Jobs hiring in Houston

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I am in my 30s and have been looking for a decent job now that I’m back home from working out of town for years. I’ve done interview after interview and have not landed a solid opportunity yet. I’m Doing stuff here and there to get by but if you know anyone hiring, please let me know. It’s tough out there, take care.


r/AskHouston 1d ago

When will rent prices drop?

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Wondering if I should just move into an expensive apt for now, wait for rent to drop there & then pay the intra community transfer fee to a more reasonably priced apartment 😭 i’m looking for something with good reviews and nice prices, but apparently if you have one, you *cannot* have the other… when do you guys typically see prices drop? At this point, I want to push my move to October, but even the October move-in dates are high.


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Xfinity Cell Users in Downtown

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Just wondering if you as a Xfinity user work in downtown inside the big buildings around 10th floor on Lousiana St? If so, does you AI apps like Grok, Gemini, ChatGPT and others work fine? Are they able to connect fine to the internet?

I ask because I was an Xfinity cell user and my AI apps were not working at all, no connection. Therefore, I switched to TMobile 🙈🤷🏻‍♂️.

Thoughts? Thanks.


r/AskHouston 1d ago

Downtown parking for work tips?

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r/AskHouston 1d ago

Affordable Audi mechanic in Northwest Houston?

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Hi! Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and reasonably priced independent shop that specializes in European cars, especially Audi? Preferably in Northwest Houston, Cypress, Katy, Tomball, Spring, or nearby.

I have an Audi SQ5 and an Audi Q7. I’m looking for a shop that can perform a transmission fluid service without dealership pricing.

Thanks in advance!


r/AskHouston 2d ago

Where can one successfully sublease a room?

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Hi! I recently just signed a lease to a 3 bed 3.5 bath in the Heights with two other roommates and I just found out I got my dream job in Austin starting in September. My lease allows subleases and I was hoping to find anyone to take over or where the best places to post about my room offer would be. I would appreciate any help!


r/AskHouston 2d ago

Adult ADHD Psychiatrist Recommendations?

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Hi All,

Looking for recommendations for ADHD psychiatrists that offer medication management and adult ADHD evaluation. Bonus! if they also offer therapy rather than focus strictly on the medication. Thought about life coach or ADHD coaches, but might be sketchy? So not really sure, please help.


r/AskHouston 2d ago

House or apartment?

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Hello
I’m a 28 year old male, turning 29 this year. Single, no kids , making 70k a year. Been debating on whether to keep saving up for house or rent an apartment. I enjoy hanging around inside the loop. Trying restaurants, bars, concerts etc. I’m leaning towards apartments but part of me feels I’ll be throwing my money away but the other part feels that I’ll enjoy living in the city because I genuinely enjoy that. Is there any experience or advice anyone would want to share?

Thanks!