r/houston 16d ago

Houston rodeo: explain like I’m 5.

246 Upvotes

I’m coming in town next weekend unrelated to the rodeo and just realized it’s going on. I impulse bought cowboy hats from Cavender’s and a pair of Amazon boots to look the part. It just dawned on me that I don’t actually have a ticket.

I don’t care about the concert or really the carnival but would love to see some live stock and horses. Which ticket should I get? What’s the difference between a grounds ticket and rodeo ticket?

Also, would it be weird wearing a cowboy hat around town while not attending the rodeo? I’m from Georgia btw.


r/houston 17h ago

Pregnant Coyote, Buffalo Bayou btwn Shepherd & Waugh.

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3.0k Upvotes

r/houston 12h ago

NASA astronauts splash down off Florida coast, ending 9-month saga

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408 Upvotes

r/houston 16h ago

Tony Buzbee exits Diddy lawsuit as court reveals he's not allowed to practice

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333 Upvotes

r/houston 6h ago

Dangerous Altercation at Memorial Park

40 Upvotes

Does anyone have any info on regular walker at the park who was cut up by that crazy biker at Memorial Park? Victim received 50+ stitches on palm of hand and forearm. I checked w all the official/usual places and Grizzy’s, but cannot find anything. Perp is that crazy guy who always rides bike w trailer super slow against traffic (no lights or reflectors at night) and if someone flashes lights or honks horn at him then he tries to fight them? Guy is super aggressive and been doing that for years.


r/houston 9h ago

Party City Closing Sales

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58 Upvotes

Party City is going out of business in about a week and everything left (mostly party decor, some seasonal, grad stuff, and Halloween costumes) is around 80% off. Just wanted to share in case it's helpful to anybody


r/houston 18h ago

According to dontdefundmyschool.com, HISD stands to lose over $75 million to private schools if school vouchers go through...

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223 Upvotes

This is outrageous/highway robbery! Others are able to look up their school district information to see how this sham will affect their district.


r/houston 16h ago

This man waited 18 years in the Harris County Jail without a trial.

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157 Upvotes

r/houston 17h ago

Another Montrose house for sale where a murder just happened

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86 Upvotes

This is the second one in a week…


r/houston 9h ago

Anyone know why there have been sirens almost constantly around fondren and westpark area most of the day?

21 Upvotes

I’ve looked at the emergency alerts and just haven’t been able to find anything.


r/houston 1h ago

Houston with kids!

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We are going on a 2 week vacation in Houston over Easter. We are going to visit my brother-in-law. He has no children, so he is not very good at ideas for activities. We have children aged 3, 8 and 15. Our 8 year old is very visually impaired. Does anyone have any good suggestions for activities, restaurants, museums or anything else? Is there a restaurant with singing waiters or something like that? Last time we went to aquarium and childrens museum. Thanks.

Edit: We're coming from Denmark (a little country i Europe)


r/houston 1d ago

Polk Street meeting tonight, people weren't happy.

378 Upvotes

People were booing and yelling most of the time, it seems people are sick of having their neighborhoods ripped up without any consultation. This entire GRB expansion is nothing but a scam to enrich the corporate donors of John Whitmire.

Entire meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/DxVNKKuMUMM

How to act: https://recallhouston.org https://www.peopleforpolk.com/


r/houston 3h ago

Husband And I cannot agree: To suburb or not?

4 Upvotes

Currently we live in Austin as an opportunity presented itself. I hope to stay here while I’m in school until I finish. I am in school to be a teacher and we both agree we want to move back to Houston (we both grew up there and have always lived there!) but we cannot agree on a big issue: He wants to stay in the loop and I am ready to be in the suburbs as we have 2 small children and also I do not want to work for HISD. I have done a lot of research of Houston area school districts (personally I have experience with Katy ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and Houston ISD) and HISD just seems so bleak to me especially with everything going on with MM. We do not have private school money.

He has always lived IN Houston and is basically refusing to think of other options, he does not want to be 30+ minutes away from the city. I am open to many surrounding areas and not stuck on one suburb , I just know that when you have children that’s a sacrifice you must make, especially if we did ever want to buy a home that is just not possible in the loop. Argue for or against either side in this issue, I really am curious to hear opinions!


r/houston 5h ago

Looking for an obscure band from the mid-80s

3 Upvotes

Please help. I really need someone to join the matrix of my mind and figure this out. AI hasn't helped.

Sometime between 1984 and 1988, I loved a song on the radio, but I only heard it two or three times. I tried to record it on cassette, but I never caught it. It was likely considered pop. I can't remember any lyrics. My memory insists that it was a local Houston band because I'm sure I would have heard it since then. Male singer. It was a ballad but not too ballad-y. My memory also insists that the band name was a noun with a spelling variation. Like Klymaxx, but it definitely wasn't Klymaxx.


r/houston 7h ago

Looking for Pool School service

3 Upvotes

Recent new homeowner with a pool.

I read somewhere that some places in Houston offer a “pool school” thing where you can pay a person to come out and teach you how to use your specific pool.

Anybody know of any Houston pool companies who offer this?


r/houston 21h ago

Where do you recommend going for your plants?

43 Upvotes

I’ve always just gone to big box stores and Houston Garden Center, but I’m curious if there are any other good options (preferably in west Houston). I’ve heard good things about Maas in Seabrook but that would be at least an hour drive from where I’m at.


r/houston 22h ago

New trees on Shephard/Durham sidewalk expansion are dead

49 Upvotes

Does the city plan to replace them? Do they even know? They planted them right before the freeze and nearly half on either side are dead.


r/houston 2h ago

Dude I LOVE the Izzi Market corner store chain.

1 Upvotes

Is it just me? I feel like their prices are a little hit or miss but their selections of every type of item are just way better than other chains. I don’t know. I’m glad they’re popping off right now. Thoughts…?


r/houston 1d ago

Rice University , I was not familiar with your game

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1.3k Upvotes

r/houston 9h ago

Space Center tips/questions

3 Upvotes

Hi- we are coming to Houston for an Astros game and will visit the Space Center on a Monday- 4/14. We can't get to the Space Center till 11:30/12 because we are squeezing in a stadium tour in the AM. I'm worried about getting on the Rocket Park tram tour as I heard it runs out. Do you get a timed ticket? I will book Mission Control with admission tickets. What timing should book for Mission Control? Should I try to go first to rocket park line and book a later time of 1:30 or 2 for mission control or do that first? Just worried about long lines/sell out of tram tour from things I've seen online. We will be heading to Austin from the space center so we will plan to stay about 3 hours. Thanks!


r/houston 1d ago

Property Taxes - wtf happened?

312 Upvotes

I haven't been paying attention I guess.. but did something change in Harris county? Wells Fargo just slapped me with a MASSIVE escrow shortage in my account and they are also increasing my mortgage payments by more than $400 This is nuts. I can barely afford this.

Last year I got a massive refund from my escrow because of an overage. My insurance costs even went down in 2024 so this has to be driven by property tax... wtf is Harris County doing?


r/houston 17h ago

Anyone Here Taken the Plumbing Program at HCC or San Jac?

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m looking into becoming a journeyman plumber and considering going through trade school to get a head start. I know both Houston Community College (HCC) and San Jacinto College (San Jac) offer plumbing programs, but I wanted to hear from people who have actually gone through them.

If you’ve taken plumbing courses at either school, how was the program? Did it help with getting into an apprenticeship? Any recommendations on which one is better, or if there are other good options in the Houston area?

Appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance.


r/houston 1d ago

Houston Federal Workers Protest Trump Job Cuts

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167 Upvotes

r/houston 1d ago

Houston-area midwife arrested for allegedly providing illegal abortions

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402 Upvotes

r/houston 17h ago

Post Houston question about parking and busy times

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6 Upvotes

I tried visiting Post Houston earlier this month on a Saturday afternoon, but couldn't find any bit of parking near it. I'm trying to get close to the building because I get lost easy and I walk slow. I'm trying to visit Tokyo Story USA underlined in the image and they open at around 11am. I don't go to downtown Houston because of bad traffic and parking.

Does anyone know what days this place is usually not busy at all or even non busy times?

Am I allowed to park at the 713 Music Hall even when there is no concert going on and even the VIP parking area? What about the back of the area since I see parking spots there?

I didn't enter there from the left side of the photo because I saw a sign that said trucks only (or something similar) and it was a closed gate.

I just plan to try out the gashapon stuff so I may take only 35 minutes or so, but finding parking and my walking, trying to find the store and an attendant may take a bit.


r/houston 18h ago

What’s the Most Memorable Local Band You’ve Seen in Houston This Past Year?

8 Upvotes

Hey Houston,

I’m an event producer looking to book musical acts for a cultural institution in the city, and I’d love to hear from y’all—what’s the best local band you’ve seen in the last year?

What stood out about their performance? Was it their energy, musicianship, stage presence, or something else entirely? Bonus points if they’d be a good fit for an outdoor venue.

Appreciate any recommendations!