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Planning to buy a decent car this December with a budget up to 17K (leaning towards used). Would appreciate suggestions on:
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Best tailor for suits? New to Houston

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Best barbershop for a fade? Just moved here

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Recently moved to Houston! Opened to meeting people 🙂. F32. Currently living in downtown.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Be safe, have fun, and stay dry!

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Cheapest beaches to fly to? Both national and international

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My lease is coming up & I’m probably going to move. Which apartments do y’all recommend in the city?

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Hi 👋🏾 TGIF!

New fish in the bowl - more like a crab because my astrology sign is Cancer.

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Any public relations and media consultants in the building? Looking to connect!

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Hi Y’all- I have a friend who is looking for a part time assistant in Houston. Message me if you know someone.

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Did anyone actually get Taylor tickets for NRG? A bargain at $5k for the field or $600 for nosebleeds

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Hi everyone, new to fishbowl and looking to network.

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Any favorite spots for Viet-Cajun? Staying downtown for a few days and I’ve always wanted to try. Work is covering it, so pretty flexible budget wise

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How can I buy a domain name for business for someone else?

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How early is too early to decorate for Christmas? I'm very much in wait until after Thanksgiving camp, but my neighbors have had so much stuff up since November 1st!

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Hey y’all - moving to Houston post grad & looking for recommendations on where to live! I’ll be working downtown & looking to say under $2600/mo. Would love to be close to work and also in a s… more

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Where do folks go for “fun” around here? Here for the next week

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Any fishes have insight about tech company Highradius recently? Specifically talking about a potential Senior Consultant position there, and looking for some honest feedback / outlook. Thanks !

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Best places for takeout in inner loop? I love Local Foods, Aladdin, etc.

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Opinions on master plan communities? Which are the best and why? Which are diverse?

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**HAPPY HOUR**

I'm in the back of Kirbys Ice House (River Oaks location) at a table with 2 couches.

You'll see the Fishbowl balloons.

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Anyone want to stay at the 4 seasons? I had to bring my dog and he could use some loving time!

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It's What's Happening Wednesday! Use this thread to share events, concerts, and other fun activities that are happening around the city this weekend!

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**HAPPY HOUR TOMORROW**

Where: Kirby Ice House in River Oaks, 3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098

Time: 530pm- whenever

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Do you wear cowgirl or cowboy boots?

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Looking for a referral for a financial valuation position. I’m a recent finance graduate with big 4 experience and really want to go valuations.

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It's been just about a year since Astroworld. Do you all feel safe at large events? Do event organizers and venues do enough to keep attendees safe?

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