Wow!! I was worried that things will work like how it does "back home" with no order nor manners…read morebut boy was I wrong. I came unprepared to have a visa made for my kids and myself and they politely worked with me and within 5 minutes I had all my papers ready for approval. I was able to pick up my visa the same day in the afternoon. Their system is very orderly and they go above and beyond to help people.

This is a ridiculous consulate. First thing, every time I…read morecalled for any questions, no one answers phone calls. Even if you drive an hour and keep calling you'll be at the place before they answer. Then there's only one person for IC cards!?? No appointments available a month out!! Because they don't have anyone to work. As many times as I have been here. It has been least helpful place and people. There was one officer tried to help. But ID is a nightmare.. I wish I could have better experience but after driving 1.5 hour one way. I can't believe this place sucks the life out. They close at 4pm, there's no sense of public service here.

Most unusual thing, this branch of the government does a good job! Went in, quick and easy, made…read moreto pleasy. Oh that everything pertaining to government worked this well.

I had a very frustrating experience at the Social Security office near 290, where security was…read morehandled by Paragon Security. As soon as I walked in to update my status from green card to citizenship, one officer, who I couldn't identify initially, was extremely rude. He kept demanding what I needed in a condescending way, making me feel small. After I got my ticket and checked in, I was called to the window, and that same officer started yelling across the room, in front of everyone. I asked him why he was being so disrespectful, but he just escalated. After that, I tried to speak to another officer, hoping to get a supervisor, but he also refused to identify himself at first. Eventually, he gave me the last name Menendez, but again, he didn't want to offer any proper help or respect. Both officers acted with the same aggressive attitude for no reason. I was just trying to get the service I needed."

Stopped in to drop off a package today - unfortunately the drop thing was full ! Now I wish I…read morehadn't gone out of my way to come here ... It seems to be a pretty large post office and has plenty of parking. Several handicap parking spots are near the front

They Lost a package I was supposed to be receiving. It looped around the city and eventually just…read morestayed in their location. Received a notification everyday that it would be delivered. It never was. Ineptness. Will do everything possible to not use this horrible service.

Quick response and great service. The guys that are on the truck most of the time are a good bunch…read moreof guys. The fire department here is like a giant family to me and opened up to me and excepted me like one of their own. We can use some more volunteers here at Cypress Creek VFD station 24.

North what I was expecting…read more North Houston is a land that I don't venture to very often. It's pretty built up, somewhat lower income compared to West Houston, parts of it anyway, and has a lot of people. When we come to this part of town, it usually is to try some of the great food, such as the Latin foods, and there's a lot of great African-American Foods in the Northeast portion (such as Burns BBQ), and then if you go a little further north into the Spring area you can get some good Vietnamese places, good Boba and whatnot. Cypress and Woodlands are bougie areas, but they have a few treats in them too. And there's some good stuff over towards the Northwest as well, including some wonderful Latin and Korean areas. I don't love the traffic on the highways during the weekdays up here - especially on 45, and parts of 610, but generally it's cool - and one of our favourite Thai restaurants is up this way as well. The one problem is that the Heights (where Barbi lived for years) are creeping up into other neighbourhoods and starting to expand, which means the rich people (of the Heights) are pushing northwards, and they're also pushing Southwards from the Woodlands, so before you know it this whole entire massive portion of Houston might be gentrified, and I will be sad. But that's the way it goes. Houston is one of my favourite cities in the world. It's the 4th city in the country, the true capital of the south (sorry Dallas, sorry Atlanta, sorrynotsorry Austin). Its food and the thrill of living here is comparable to the other 3 great cities in the US (NYC LA CHI). When on the Northside, try Tostada Regia on Airline, try Asia Market Thai Lao on Main (not the other one), and try El Bolillo. Here are some more local greats to eat and drink: A 5 star city, and so, so unfairly maligned. Food paradise. Ethnic melting pot. For example: Top 10 Himalaya - hara masala, rocket naan, boti Peri Peri Factory - inferno chicken Tostada Regia - mole w pechuga, salsas, everything Darband - #6 Hunan Bistro - Lamb Cumin, Hot N Spicy Chicken (Dry), and the Sizzling Tofu Seafood (ask for it spicy). Banana Leaf - Char Kway Tow, Belacan Fried Rice (both extra spicy) Tofu Village - Yuk Gae Jang (extra spicy) Asia Market Thai Lao - Green or Massaman Curry with Shrimp or Veggies, Thai Hot, Thai Iced Tea or Lime Thai Iced Tea. Zydeco - crawfish etoufee, gumbo Hot Bagel Shop - jalapeno sausage, everything bagel Tacos La Bala (Bellaire Blvd) - Torta de Cochinita Pibil, Charro Beans, Gordita de Trompo Nguyen Ngo Banh Mi on warm Croissant Yori Yori - Yuk Gae Jang, Soon Du Bu (seafood), Kung Fu Tea is here too! Les Givrals - Banh Mi Mai Colachi - Karahi Spring Roll Express - crispy pork banh mi, spring rolls Nara Express - panang curry, green curry, thai basil fried rice Ramen Okidoki - lim's fried chicken spicy Angie's - chicken fried steak Lankford Grocery - burger El Bolillo - warm Bolillos Xin Jiang - lamb cumin Pollo Bravo Taconazo Truck - Asada tacos and Charro Beans. Cocina Latina Pupusa Buffet - pupusas, tamales Ekko's - gyros Gyros & Shish - gyros Doumar's - gyros Lee's Sandwiches - viet iced coffee East Wall - flat noodles w chicken, snow pea leaves spicy Fufu - fried rice w salt fish and shrimp, open til 2am Bijan - persian Tasty Ko - korean Los Perros - chicken kebab skewer Triple J Smokehouse - bbq Killen's - rib Luigi's - slices Salata - cleanse with salad Dessert: Nu Ice or Nu Cafe (ribbon ice) El Pibe - paletas Shipley - only when hot Mighty Sweet Mini Pies Coco & Cane Boba: Feng Cha - best boba and cakes Yum Cha - best kiwi and other fruit drinks JTea - Thai Green Milk Tea with Milk Jelly Mr Wish - fiber jelly drinks and wish special and waffle cakes w custard! Modern Tea - creme brulee! Purple Kow - milk teas and fruit teas! only location outside SF As an added note, there's now a Blink Fitness on the Northside, opening soon after this review is being posted.

took care of me even though i live in Austin they made me feel safe and secure. let me also know i…read moreneed to make sure to change my address once i move here and i could do it online

Warning this locations DOES NOT do Drivers licenses! We went…read morethere based on the phone menu when you call their main number and the reviews here, when you get there is big signs saying NO Drivers licenses!

If you're gonna pull someone over. At least make sure you're writing them a ticket for something…read morethey actually did. Ticketed for going 50 in a 35 when I was in a 45 speed limit zone and officer Aldava couldn't even see my vehicle from the driveway he was exiting. Thanks for ticketing me for no reason and making my insurance go up! Hope you met your quota babe.

I was in a fender bender where an 18 wheeler pull out in front of me failing to yield to the right…read moreof way the officer on the scene wasn't very courteous he acted like I was at fault when the guy in the truck failed to yield to the right of way causing me to hit the curb and busted out my tire and he said it was nothing he could do. So basically, he's telling me it's alright for the truck to not yield to the right of way and pull out in traffic and very rude I feel if it had of been a person other than a black person things would have been different. Another officer showed up and stated the truck driver should be given a citation for not yielding but officer Moreno apparently didn't feel that way trying to make it like it was my fault and stating he didn't see the incident but when you come on the scene you ask questions to determine what happened that's your job.

What an amazing experience the library and the chapel. Like and oasis in the busy world of Houstonread more

I had heard about this place being a little far from Houston, but it wasn't too bad. It took me…read moreabout 30 minutes in the middle of day, but I had to make an appointment the day before and they asked me when I was coming for. I actually needed a quiet place to study that was away from my home because my husband works from home so I picked this place. When you get to the gate, you have to call them and then they confirm that it's you they let you in and then there's a designated parking area which has a lot of spaces. They also check your ID once you walk into the library and then give you a sticker. After that you are good to go and study wherever you want. I even walked around the grounds for a little bit on my way out. It looks very English countryside, even though I've never been to the English countryside. I think this is what it would look like. Library is beautiful and clean and temperature is perfect. Everyone working there is extremely friendly and it's such a beautiful place.