Title is basically true, I am looking at getting away from some less than desirable familial issues and have finally gotten to a point where I’m pretty sure I can afford to leave. I have a 9-5 job that pays me a little more than 1900 dollars a month, with about 900 dollars tied up in insurance, gas, food (both for me and my cat) and a bit into savings. I also do some contract work that earns me around 6000 dollars extra per year. I was hoping to rent a place in the 700-800 dollar a month range, and have my eye on a place between the astrodome and 288 right at 800. I’ve heard some pretty concerning stories though about constant break-ins and quite a bit of other assorted crimes. Im no stranger to living in a not-so-nice area, as my current place is right off of Edgebrook in south Houston, but everyone I’ve talked to says that this area might be worse. My question is then, is there anywhere else to live in Houston within that price point that won’t be as troublesome?

I'm a 27f and looking to expand my social circle and meet more young professionals. I'm not really interested in dating events. just want to make friends, build connections, and get out of my comfort zone.
Are there any recurring mixers, networking events, happy hours, volunteer groups, or clubs you'd recommend? I'm open to pretty much anything that has a friendly crowd.

I know summers in Houston are pretty brutal. Was wondering what it was like outside of those 4 months? Would you all say it is quite tolerable and pleasant? I do know that temps can drop quite a bit! Thank you :-)

If so, what was your experience? I (23F) can’t find anything online so I don’t really know what to expect 😭. Thx !!

My Kids [4,6,7] and I are trying to explore Houston via the alphabet. For each letter we try a new place around the Houston Metroplex area. I am not overly familiar with the city, and have found difficulty with some of the letters, so if anybody has any suggestions for letters F-Z, that would be very helpful.

Folks who don't want to get married: Where you finding other people like you? What are you saying in your dating app bio to find success?

I don't want to ever get married again, but I also don't want a casual relationship. I feel like a unicorn out here 😭.

Looks like we will be in town for a week or two this summer to support and visit my FIL while he’s in the hospital. We still need to work while we’re there, so we would love any recommendations for a week long baby summer camp or something like that for our 18 month old so we can still have time to get a bit of work done and care for my FIL.

Let me know if there’s a better place to ask or really any recommendations for what to do. TIA

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Hello!
Does anyone know about any over the board chess clubs that meet routinely?

Thanks in advance :)

Been job searching in state of California have found no luck and the rent prices are ridiculous. I have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineer but no experience. I been trying to search for a technician or process engineer 1 role, but have been struggling to find any. Is there any other job opportunities in town?

Where is the best and highest paying place to donate plasma? The local one by my house is $500 for the first 5.

Hi!! I posted last month about the safety of the montrose/allen parkway area and got great advice!! I have officially signed a lease and am beginning setting up utilities and all of that! From out of state, where electricity is handled TOTALLY different and looking to get an opinion about providers? My locator service also has concierge that helps with the utilities part and last week they said that energy Texas has the best rates, but now suggests Atlantex due to rate changes.

Any experiences/recommendations/advice is greatly appreciated!!

Edited to add: it is a one bed apartment, roughly 1000 sq ft. I will be gone most days from 7 am ~ 5 pm, if that changes any advice!!

Hey neighbors!

I live off Memorial Dr. near the Energy Corridor (close to my workplace) and I’m looking for a barber who’s experienced with men’s flow haircuts.

I’m a 28-year-old guy who moved here about a year and a half ago, and I’ve still been struggling to find a barber who’s both skilled and willing to work toward a long-term haircut goal instead of just giving a standard trim.

My hair isn’t quite long enough for the look I want yet, so I’m planning to grow it out while getting regular trims to gradually shape it over multiple appointments. I’m looking for someone who understands that process and can help me get there.

If you have a great flow haircut yourself or know a barber nearby who’s really good at this style, I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Bonus points if the shop also offers hair coloring services!

I'm launching an AI for public impact organization in Houston, and would love to connect with any techies/AI professionals in the Houston area.

I'm looking for people who are interested in public impact projects - things that improve public life for all Houstonians, or partner with nonprofits in the area, etc.

If interested, leave a comment here or DM me and happy to chat through your experience and what I'm building.

Need to choose between 1. Marquis at Sugar Land 2. Telfair Lofts Apartments in Sugar Land 3. Residences at River Park West Apartments (Richmond)

Anyone have any personal experience of these complex and the area? Reviews online are a bit of a mix.

Does anyone know what the real tax rate is with the homestead exemption for zip 77006?! Can’t seem to get a straight answer from my realtor.

I’m just saying to search for the interested indoor site in middle of the extreme summer. Anything.