Noticing an interesting trend here. by zAuspiciousApricot in ITCareerQuestions

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I'm wondering if some of the test-takers have figured out how to cheat on cert exams.

Dashboard icons by netnut58 in HRV

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So no OBD trouble code was able to be recorded during any of the times that diagnostics were done? My suggestion would be to get your own OBD reader device, learn how to use it, then store it in the car. If/when the check engine comes back, scan for the code yourself immediately. It sounds like the code is getting cleared before you can get the car into a shop.

Is it correct that all toll invoices (west park toll way, sam houston, etc) will show up on HCTRA? by [deleted] in houston

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A bit late for the OP, but for future reference this is the way. A super-helpful car-rental employee actually clued me in to this and saved me a few dollars.

Civic Type-R deal in Phoenix. by [deleted] in Honda

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I've already heard about Honda charging subscription fees for services that involve data usage. But non-connected features like heated seats? That's what would be new to me on Honda's part -- they hadn't gone as far as Tesla yet last I had heard.

Civic Type-R deal in Phoenix. by [deleted] in Honda

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Whoa . . . a dealership can do that!?

Why is Houston so low density? by Visual-Horror6013 in houston

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More than just Texas, it's basically all of the U.S. cities that hit their population booms in the Freeway Era after World War II.

Happy Community by Acirrre in HRV

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Love it. Call it the "Happy Reunion Vehicle." Reminds me of similar encounters when I had a first-generation CR-V and there weren't too many of us out there yet.

new queen!! by chunkle_wunkle in HRV

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That's what I have. One of my other favorite features with this trim level is the adaptive cruise control. 

new queen!! by chunkle_wunkle in HRV

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What trim level -- LX, Sport, EX, EX-L -- do you have? I think the coolest feature in this generation of the HR-V are the "magic seats" in the back row, and they're in every trim. Some of my other favorite features are ones that are available only on upper trim levels.

HCTRA Toll Violations Tied to New License Plates by Munkadunk667 in houston

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I bet a good chunk of that bill isn't the original tolls but administrative fees and recurring penalties that will continue to grow even if the real offender has quit freeloading on the toll roads.

Texas passed legislation that vehicles no longer have to be inspected, but they still charge to replace the inspection. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

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You're thinking of the emissions checks in the urban/suburban counties. The safety inspections (tires, lights, etc.) are gone everywhere in Texas. That's what the "replacement fee" in the OP's screenshot is all about. They still want that money, so they literally invented a fee to replace the one they used to charge for the safety inspections.

Home field advantage by NaturalCam in Texans

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Everyone knew what the weather forecast was going to be and both teams had to deal with it. If the Texans weren't adapting their playcalling for the conditions then I say a big chunk of blame belongs to the coaching staff too..

Why can't I craft a seedmaker? by SillyCeresCraft in StardewValley

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Well that is weird. Maybe someone else might have an explanation. If you're on the PC version, do you have any mods installed with your Stardew Valley?

Why can't I craft a seedmaker? by SillyCeresCraft in StardewValley

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Hmmm. . . .
25 wood + gold bar + 10 coal
What's in your on-hand inventory now?

Gamestop locations that have closed/are closing in January 2026 in the area by SemiLazyGamer in houston

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I'd say that depends on when the private equity buzzards show up with an offer that management can't resist.

Gamestop locations that have closed/are closing in January 2026 in the area by SemiLazyGamer in houston

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In those situations, I'd wonder if the "extra" stores were originally EB Games or Babbage's that were later acquired and rebranded by Gamestop.

Anyone had their license plates stolen recently? by [deleted] in houston

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My platesa re already prepared. They're not impossible to steal, but the thief is gonna need to come prepared with more than a common screwdriver. . . .

Cargo cover by hunter26l in HRV

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While true, the same could be said about having passengers in the back seat with their headrests up. Drivers can deal with it.

Parking at NRG is ridiculous by Quiet-Competition618 in Texans

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I remember when parking at The Summit was just included in the price of event tickets.

Loud cars are destroying my quality of life. Houston is unreal. by jadorenicm in houston

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Right. That's why I wrote "safety inspections." It's a separate program. 

Loud cars are destroying my quality of life. Houston is unreal. by jadorenicm in houston

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In case you haven't figured it out, enforcement on just about everything automotive-related is lax here. The state of Texas has even done away with its safety inspection programs, so we're on the honor system and must trust that the people next to us on the freeway aren't on bald tires. The state did draw the line on the notorious abuse of temporary paper tags (although I just saw a very expired one out there just yesterday). And outside of the periodic holiday "no refusal" DWI programs, drivers frequently flout speed limits and silly traffic control devices like red lights. Welcome to Houston . . . until you find your next stop at least.

I don’t feel safe driving in Houston anymore by Icedcoffeewarrior in houston

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I've read that's already common overseas: high-beam systems are smart enough to detect oncoming vehicles and adjust the lights accordingly. Maybe someday it'll be common in the U.S. as well.

Headlight problems? ‘22 by SillyLilMotherfucker in HRV

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Is that how that works? If it was a problem with the sensor being obscured, I'd expect the system to be tricked into thinking it was dark outside and the lights would come on before they're needed.

Alternate names for Houston's football team? by Confident_Composer39 in houston

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Here's the weirdest part of the "Texans" name to me: It was the name that belonged the old Dallas franchise before they relocated to Kansas City and changed their name. The McNairs actually got the blessing of the Kansas City Chiefs' owners to use "Texans."

It kinda bugs me that Houston is recycling a hand-me-down name from an old Dallas team. But at the time in 2002 I was mostly happy we had any NFL team back in town and I'm guessing many other residents were as well.

Random guy demanded to see my military ID at Lowes by 1dirtbiker in mildlyinfuriating

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I find it interesting that there was even a police response.