texasdrill777

regular · Town Center

Server at a restaurant on Market Street. Apartment in Town Center so I walk to work. Days off at the Waterway or Pavilion shows. Social life is mostly other hospitality people around the urban district.

Joined Jan 2025 · 11 posts

Recent posts

• Which local Halloween events are y'all planning to take the kids to this week around the area?

  If you are bringing a six-year-old to any of the trick-or-treating events over that October 29 to November 1 stretch, here is what I would check before leaving the house: double check start times, ask if strollers are allowed on the lawn areas, and figure out the restroom situation in advance. The central locations get packed fast by 5 p.m. with families coming straight from work.

  2d ago

• Houston anti-annexation agreement thoughts

  Working in Town Center where a massive amount of sales tax gets collected, keeping control local makes sense. Before calling it complete, I always list what I would ask. How does this agreement handle municipal utility district boundary edges? What specific protections safeguard our local revenue if regional economic conditions change? And how often does the formal deal come up for administrative review? Glad we maintain control over incorporation though.

  2d ago

• Anyone planning to go to the Montgomery County Nutcracker Market this year

  Working shifts in Town Center, I see plenty of people carrying bags from these market events before coming in for dinner. If I head over to browse for early holiday gifts before work, I usually check for a few basics: 1. Do the vendor booths post clear pricing on handcrafted items and boutique clothing? 2. Are the walkways wide enough to avoid total gridlock during peak hours? 3. Do sellers offer itemized receipts for higher-end home decor pieces? It seems like a reliable venue for seasonal shopping if you want to back regional small businesses.

  5d ago

• Looking for modest pool builder recommendations and cost advice

  Thanks for the detailed breakdown everyone. GardenClubGloria, did your neighbor handle the committee paperwork themselves, or did the contractor submit the plans to the review committee on their behalf?

  7d ago

• Looking for modest pool builder recommendations and cost advice

  My family is starting to look into adding a modest pool to the backyard, nothing oversized or elaborate, just a simple design for cooling off in the summer. Does anyone have pool builders in the area they would recommend, or any specific contractors we should stay away from? Also, if anyone is comfortable sharing what total costs looked like for a simple build recently, that would be really helpful. Here are a few practical questions I plan to ask anyone who comes out for an estimate: 1. Are soil tests and structural engineering included in the base quote? 2. Who handles the village residential standards application and permits? 3. What is the explicit timeline guarantee and penalty clause for weather versus contractor delays? 4. Is pool equipment warrantied directly through the manufacturer or through your company? Any advice on what else to watch out for would be greatly appreciated.

  7d ago

• Anyone heading out to the College Park vs Grand Oaks game tonight?

  I get off my shift in a bit and was thinking about stopping by for the second half. What time does kickoff usually wrap up for these Thursday night games? Just wondering if parking clears out at all by halftime or if it stays packed the whole night.

  11d ago

• Halloween SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum crowd questions

  It gets pretty crowded in there during special events. If you go I would check on three things first: whether they cap capacity per entry window, if the slime-making stations are included in standard admission, and how early they clear the room for the magic shows. The lobby gets packed fast when everyone arrives at once.

  12d ago

• Corgi races at Kirby Ice House this weekend

  I work right down the street in Town Center and a few of our regulars were talking about it yesterday. Kirby Ice House has a huge outdoor yard and patio space, but on event days the parking lot fills up ridiculously fast. If you are planning to go, I would figure out where you are parking beforehand because people start lining up along Six Pines early. It is for BARC Houston, so at least the patio crowd is paying into a good cause for animal rescues.

  16d ago

• Moving down to unsold seats at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

  I work on Market Street right near the venue and hit a lot of shows on my nights off. Security at the Pavilion is pretty strict about checking tickets at the ramp entrances to the lower and main reserved sections. Ushers stand right at the top of each aisle, so you have to show your seat number every time you walk down. Before bothering to try anything, I would ask the venue staff these specific questions: 1. Is the ticket exchange fee strictly set by Ticketmaster/Live Nation or handled at the local window? 2. Are there official day-of upgrades available on the venue app once doors open? 3. Does the box office have authority to swap same-tier tickets if you show up early? In my experience, the box office will not give away free upgrades just because seats are sitting empty.

  19d ago

• Good seafood spot for a birthday dinner?

  I work just down from Truluck's and a lot of birthday groups come through there, so it definitely feels like the right vibe for a milestone. The stone crab is pricey but I've never heard anyone at my tables say it wasn't worth it. Just make sure you book soon because weekends fill up fast.

  22d ago

• New to the area. Looking for a primary care doctor who listens

  I see Dr. Pinnapureddy too and honestly the biggest thing for me is he doesn't rush you out. I had a doctor before who made me feel like I was on a timer and Dr. P actually sits down and goes through everything. His nurse is really nice too which makes the whole experience better.

  25d ago