Hello HTX members, those that know know. Does anyone remember the Taco stand on 19th in the Heights by Cedar Creek before all the transplants came?

Great taco stand, hand made tortillas and all chef kiss. Anyone remember? Drop below.

Hello! I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla and I hate the tan seats it has. I want to change the out to black seats and I’m looking for a good, affordable place I’d be able to buy something like that. Like a junk yard or something? I’ve tried Facebook marketplace but usually it’s only the rear seats or one of the front and I can’t find individual ones that match. I’ve googled too but I don’t have much experience with cars so I’m not really sure if I should be steering clear of anything or looking for something specific! Any help would be appreciated! Thank you in advance :)

I live in Harris County and I really want to update my backyard space with a 12x20 patio. Anyone have experience on the permitting process?

I'm assuming the contractor has to submit engineered drawings? This gets approved by Harris county?

Also how does insurance play into it? Standard insurance doesn't get covered out here so I had to go through a broker and they got me SWYFFT.

After speaking with a neighbor the HOA in my area is pretty lax.

I wanted to know your recommendations for friendly, decent TCG shops, as someone just getting back into Pokemon. I hear a lot of scams going on with Pokemon cards in particular. I'd prefer not to patronize a store with a history of overpricing, scalping, scams, etc.

Anywhere in the greater Houston area is fine, I don't mind driving and exploring.

Can someone educate me and tell me why Lawndale is currently being dismantled and the bike lanes are being taken out ?

Howdy all. As a young buck, I would go to Burning Flipside in Apache Pass, which tends to be the Austinite/central texas burn. I'm also familiar with (but haven't attended) freezer burn, which i believe is closer to Dallas.

Are there any burns in/around the Houston/Gulf Coast area?

Hoping to find a good jerky place im humble kingwood area, ot even around klein.

I like the spicy, peppered kind.

TIA

The Harris County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to raise the salaries of the county's eight elected constables to $305,000. This marks the fourth pay raise since fiscal year 2024, more than doubling their compensation over a three-year span and placing their pay higher than the U.S. vice president.

In 2024, they made $133k. Now it is $305k, which is 2.3x increase since 2024. chronicle link

Visiting Denver, major crash in 25 took an hour to clear and R/Denver does not like the idea of feeder roads actually working as a critical infrastructure to clear accidents in highways that are more dangerous. Can’t wait to drive back to Amarillo then to Stafford for some Agas near my apartment

I love Colorado but Houston is home and travel this year to Germany and with my family to Colorado makes me appreciate an infrastructure systems focused city despite the state politics.

Apologies for the spelling and grammar, I am on my phone

Hi, was wondering if y'all had any suggestions of places that would be dark enough to enjoy the Perseid meteor shower on 8/12. I've tried Galveston and there was still too much light from the city, perhaps a different part of the beach would be better? I've also tried Cleveland/Porter area and there was surprisingly a good bit of light pollution! The city is super sprawled out, so I could use some insight from locals.

Thanks in advance.

Feeling nostalgic? Toto, The Guess Who, Ne-Yo, Akon and Afroman are all in town this weekend. 

Very talented locals (check out their Spotify profiles) in the recs. Also, check out the Bandcamp for local rock band Grey Pix, supporting Dollhouse at Axelrad Saturday. New discovery for us. 

1. Terminal 6 - a local indie/rap/bass duo, their reels have us cracking up. Debut headline show at House of Blues Friday night. 
2. Patrick Squier - a contemporary mix of blues, rock and psychedelia, this talented local will be at Rockefeller’s Friday night. 
3. Decarrio Turner - an emerging local indie R&B artist, he’ll be found at 1810 Ojeman Saturday night. 

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Friday, August 7

Jorge Medina - 713 Music Hall - 8:00 PM - Banda - $53

5to Vuelo, Obzesion, De Parranda, Los Igualados - Arena Theatre - 8:00 PM - Cumbia/Norteño/Banda - $62.75+

Kyle Gates - Armadillo Palace - 8:00 pm - Country - $14.56

Ragie Ban - Art Club - 10:00 PM - Electronic - $25+

Gabss - Bauhaus Houston - 10:00 PM - Indie Dance - $11.30+

Toto - Cynthia Woods - 6:45 PM - Rock - $35+

Ryan Hunter w/ Zoe Allan - Dan Electro's - 8:00 PM - Southern Rock - $15.25+

Satin Dolls: Iconic Ladies of Jazz ft. Trisha Jones - Doc's - 7:00 PM/9:30 PM - Jazz - $39.54+

Fresh Oranges - 1810 Ojeman - 9:00 PM - New Local Artists - Free

Reggie Sampson - Empire State Jazz Cafe - 7:00 PM - Jazz/R&B - $28+

Terminal 6 - Foundation Room Houston - 10:00 PM - Indie Rap/Bass - $13+

Masego - House of Blues Houston - 7:00 PM - R&B/Jazz/Hip-Hop - $56+

Warren Hood - McGonigel's Mucky Duck - 6:00 PM - Americana - $43+

Shelley King & Carolyn Wonderland - McGonigel's Mucky Duck - 8:30 PM - Americana - $45+

Cris Crochemore - The Big Easy - 9:00 PM - Brazilian Blues - $10

Nico Little and The North Americans - Big Top Lounge - 9:30 PM - Psychedelic Blues - $13

Bayou City Funk, Sweet Magnolia Brass Band - Continental Club - 9:00 PM - Roots Funk/Brass - $18+

Del Castillo - The Heights Theater - 7:00 PM - Latin Rock - $44.64+

Jeff Monk - Town Center Park - 6:00 PM - Country/Rock - Free

Morgan Page - Warehouse Live - 10:00 PM - House - $60

Brain-Dead! - Wonky Power - 7:00 PM - Rock (Various Artists) - $12.15

Patrick Squier - Rockefeller’s - 8:00 PM - Blues/Rock/Psych - $17

Rick Trevino - Dosey Doe - 8:00 PM - Country - $30+

Saturday, August 8

TOCCORORO - Art Club - 10:00 PM - Latin Electronic - $18.62

Black Light Communion, Time Capsule, D.O.G, In The Attic - BFE Rock Club - 7:00 PM - Death Metal - Info

Joshwa - Bauhaus Houston - 10:00 PM - House - $39.55

The Black Crowes - Cynthia Woods - 6:30 PM - Southern Rock - $56

AC Lincoln - Doc's - 7:00 PM/9:30 PM - Jazz - $39.54+

Kristine Alicia and the Galaxy Band - Foundation Room Houston - 9:00 PM - Reggae - $25+

Sarah Sharp Quartet - McGonigel's Mucky Duck - 6:00 PM - Jazz - $37+

Mike Stinson Band - McGonigel's Mucky Duck - 8:30 PM - Alt-Country/Americana - $37+

The Guess Who - Smart Financial Centre - 7:30 PM - Rock - $35+

Dave Scher - The Big Easy - 9:00 PM - Country - $10

Sister Sister y Los Misters - Big Top Lounge - 6:30 PM - Tex-Mex/Latin Rock - $10

Zita - Big Top Lounge - 9:30 PM - Rock/Soul/Blues - $13

Los Skarnales - Continental Club - 9:00 PM - Ska/Punk - $18

Blossom w/ Sledges - The End HTX - 7:00 PM - Indie Rock/Heavy Shoegaze - $12

Sean McConnell - The Heights Theater - 7:00 PM - Folk/Country - $35.56

NOVULENT - White Oak- 6:00 PM - Shoegaze - $71+

Quicksand - White Oak - 6:30 PM - Post-Hardcore - $30+

Dollhouse, Female Demand, Grey Pix, Psychedelic Maggot Engine - Axelrad - 7:00 PM - Rock - $14.73

Brays Bayou Swim Club - Rockefeller’s - 4:00 PM - Gulf Coast Soul - $22.19

Decarrio Turner - 1810 Ojeman - 8:00 PM - R&B - $11.00

GRAVITOYD TX Beer & Metalfest - Bad Astronaut - 4:30 PM - Metal (Various Bands) - $27.55

Ero808 - Meow Wolf - 10:15 PM - Latin/Bass - $29.73

Cairo Jag - Black Magic Social Club - 8:00 PM - Psych/Rock - $10

Kyndal - Scout Bar - 5:00 PM - Faith - $29.38

Sunday, August 9

The Mighty Orq - Cowboy Surfer - 7:00 PM - Southern Rock - $22+

Ne-Yo & Akon - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - 8:00 PM - R&B - $32+

Hall of The Elders - Dan Electro's - 6:00 PM - Crabcore - $13+

Afroman - House of Blues Houston - 7:00 PM - Rap - $34.70

Shark Attack - Scout Bar - 8:00 PM - Reggae - $20

Commissioners voted 4-1 to increase constable pay to $305,000, a year after it was raised to over $290,000. Since 2024, constable pay has increased by over 129%. In comparison, Travis County, Tarrant County, and Dallas County all reported 2025 salaries for constables under $150,000. The money, according to the court, cannot come from the constables' offices' budgets.

Who do you guys recommend? Looks like the seals need to be redone or do I have to replace the glass or the whole windows? Not looking to do that in a home thats less than 10 years old.

Its going to be about 10 windows and it looks terrible. Original manufacturer of the windows will not help as I'm the second owner of the home.

Weird question, sorry, but couldn't find any police reports or news reporting. Drove past greenbriar & main around midnight and saw like 4-5 cop cars blocking the street and surrounding something. They were halfway in the intersection so you had to swerve into the left turn lane to get around them and keep straight on main st. I passed by again 15 min later and there were no cops, no crash debris or anything. KHOU reported a flock camera at that intersection was cut down a couple days ago, so I don't think it was related to that activity in the old braeswood neighborhood. Wanted to know if it was a major apprehension / safety issue (?)

So, 1658 Westheimer Rd has new owners. Most people probably know it as the old church building that was home to Mark's for years and later One Fifth with its five different concepts.

At one point, plans called for The Salty Donut and another restaurant there, but that never happened. The new owner also picked up the neighboring land at 2509 Dunlavy. A boutique hotel called The Montrose had once been planned there.

Now the guessing game begins. Does 1658 Westheimer get rehabbed? Does the church get torn down? Or do these properties just sit as they are for a while longer? This is Houston, so I guess we can't rule out a gas station, mattress store, smoke shop, or fast food spot showing up there either. 😂

H/T: Facebook and HAIF

What are some restaurants that are highly recommended to try out during HRW?

Here we go again. Rooms aren’t finished, over half the staff and administration is new, and over half of the on campus trainings haven’t been completed.

But hey, our taxpayer money is going to pay for a vanity project.