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We try to make living in the Halstead community as comfortable and convenient as possible. If you are looking for a way to live more comfortable in Houston, then this should be the first place you look. We have a lot of great amenities and features to living in the Houston community, and we think you will really enjoy them. We have full-sized washer and... [Read more...]

Are you looking for a place where you and your friends can enjoy watching your favorite sports without any distractions? A place where you all can catch up, enjoy the company of other sports lovers and sip on a great beer? Well, you don’t have to go far to get that ultimate sports-watching experience at a local sports bar in Houston near your Halstead community.... [Read more...]

Are you looking for something to do for Valentine’s Day? Want to make the best of your time with your date and have something to show for it? Get creative and paint a romantic Valentine's Day with painting classes in Houston. There are a lot of talented paint studios near your Halstead community that will make your Valentine’s Day very special. Pinot’s... [Read more...]

Are you in the mood for something sweet? Everyone has a sweet tooth, and it’s okay to treat yourself to something sweet every now and then. When you are craving a cookie, cupcake or a pastry, you should check out a bakery in Houston near your Halstead community. In fact, we have found a few just for you with reviews to help you choose with bakery to try today. Source:... [Read more...]

"[You're driving's] not bad for a quadruped." - Groundhog Day (movie). That's right people! Groundhog Day is almost upon us! And not in a Bill Murray reliving the same day over and over again sorta "upon us." Rather, it's a celebration of this historic American tradition and holiday of Groundhog Day, done Houston-style. So, on February 2nd (Thurs.), Alamo... [Read more...]

It's been said that the best things in life are the ones that we not only enjoy, but double as being beneficial to ourselves and others. At least that's what we heard, anyway. The Annual Homes For Our Troops Benefit Festival is returning to George Bush Park this Fri-Sat-Sun (Jan. 27th-29th).  Featuring the Houston Liberty Festival Concert (that in-turn... [Read more...]

That is, as long as there's no red tide going on at the current time. Well, that's not entirely true either. Still, there are some really great seafood restaurants in the area.  And living 30 minutes from the Gulf certainly doesn't hurt when it comes to getting "fresh from the bay" seafood.  Bearing this in mind, consider the following highly rated seafood... [Read more...]

In the second episode (1st Season) of the show Portlandia, Fred Armisen plays a bicycling zealot and hipster who bikes everywhere and bellows on and on about "bicycle rights". While we're confident that we could do with a little less enthusiasm than this character, we'd still like to encourage y'all to make like Freddy Mercury and "Get on your bikes and... [Read more...]

Are you looking to get a little exercise? Maybe something where you can have fun and meet some new people?  Or simply something to get you out of the apartment?  If you answered "yes" to any of these, then "good news!" There's an event coming this weekend that's just what you're looking for! The Annual Rockets Run is returning [from orbit] to Houston. Now... [Read more...]

 First off, let's not start any "hot dogs vs. hamburgers" debates and discussions.  We've been over where some of the best hamburgers are in Houston.  Here's where you can get some of the best hot dogs, Coney Island dogs, and Chicago style red hots [and so on] throughout the Houston metro area. Photo courtesy of Jonf728         Source: Yelp Name: James... [Read more...]

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