Ms. Lowe took great care of us! We had Medicare issues and questions that she helped us with!…read moreThe walk in was very efficient as well!

The person at number 36 at the social security office was very very rude. When I came at sat down I…read moresaid "hello" and greeted her and she didn't say anything. Whenever I sat down, she also asked for my Identification number and when I tried reading it to her, she rolled her eyes and and looked disgusted and shakes her head, and said " No I AsKeD fOr YoUr ID CaRd" and then I said " I'm sorry, I didn't know, I was just trying to read it to you." That threw me off and my anxiety shot up and I set a boundary, I just closed myself off and just answered with "ok", and yes and no's because I guess she's taking everything out on me and I am just trying to get some important information done. So after it was done I told another worker to please not put me with number 36 because she was very rude and I definitely complained. Next time I'll just try to do everything online.

I was given an appointment at this location after learning that they don't take walk-ins at the S…read moreGessner office or anywhere in Houston from what I remember. I'm not just yelping Leland-Downtown because the receptionist was laidback enough to still take me 10 minutes late (I hate having "a story", but I created one for myself. After hopping off at Bell NB station, I went looking for 1919 Leland Street - which doesn't exist - instead of walking a quick 9 minutes to 1919 Smith, which would've had me there 10-15 minutes early). It seemed as if this receptionist's policy was to be as understanding as possible to everyone. And the laidback-but-professional vibe didn't end there. The office uses room partitions, so you can hear plenty between the taxpayer and IRS employee(s) even though you don't want to. I heard nothing but compassionate pragmatism from the few speaking employees who were interacting the desperate/hopeless taxpayers they served. It seemed as if I were listening to IRS employees with degrees in social work or psychology....advanced degrees, okay? When my number was called, I got Ms. Richardson (employee #1002875500). As suspected, whoever received my digital paperwork earlier this year did the bare minimum instead of putting themselves on the best-practices track that could've saved me a trip to the IRS office. Yes, this needs its own paragraph. #ResponsibleTaxpayer #iToldYouSo #RespectOnMyName I appreciated Ms. Richardson's transparency*. It showed that she's not ride-or-die for anyone who works for the IRS just because she's an employee herself. And that wasn't all. There was another employee from a different cubicle with us at one point during my appointment (her boss maybe? not sure.) who volunteered a needed taxpayer tip for an idependent contractor like me. She didn't have to share anything with me, but she did. So many thanks to whoever that was. And, of course, many more thanks to, Ms. Richardson for undoing what another IRS employee did as well as for Ms. R's empathy re: me getting lost on the way there. Keep keepin' it mellow for everyone, Leland-Downtown Office. Thanks again. *Addendum - Ms. Richardson even verified how many letters the IRS sent me this year after I briefly mentioned the USPS ordeal I've been going through since the summer of 2021, all of which I've yelped for your reading pleasure.

If i could put 0 stars i WOULD! The receptionist here was NO help at all. I didn't catch her name…read morebut it was an african american lady with braids and glasses. I was there for hours after she told me she needed to ask someone if they can take my proof of identification from the social security office and she told me to hold. I went to her x2 to see if she asked someone yet and nothing, and then finally after i asked for the 3rd time she told me NO, even tho she never got up to ask someone, i was watching her to see if she'll get up and she didn't. so i know she straight up LIED. My day was literally wasted there waiting just for her to tell me no last minute without even verifying if they can take my proof or not. NEVER going to this location AGAIN!! 0 STARS!!!!! ‍

Memorial Day DWI initiative this weekend. And once again Harris County held a press conference to…read moreraise awareness of the importance of drinking and driving. With the help of the news media and the community we truly appreciate your support. Thanks Tess for the opportunity to share our stories. This was an amazing opportunity.

Lazy, incompetent and rude staff. Disgusting and run down facility. The medical facility is awful…read moreand the food is insufficient.

Clerks are of no help. The whole system is a sad joke. Can't even access your case online. They…read moredon't send info about your case via email unless you're an atty.

Excellent excuse to come to downtown. I would never imagine of being summoned twice in my short…read moretime living in Houston. And, best of all, at the same building. My first visit was in the summer of 2011. It was before me owning a fancy electronic, I wouldn't understand who would use WiFi. So, I met a couple of interesting JD (jury duty) regulars. A school teacher brought an ice chest, she called it "picnic basket." Another guy hardly talked, he finished reading 2 books while we waited hours in the hallway for voir dire. 4 years later, I'm no longer a rookie after reading reviews from my fellow Yelpers. A lady sat next to me complained how cold it was. I thought, "you should read Farrah's review by bringing a jacket." (Hehe. I was laughing silently). I was glad to see many improvements. 4 years ago, we were sorted through many reassigned juror numbers. Then, herded from room to room and waited in the hallways seeing defendants families snared at us. Not to mention can't eat or drink if you didn't bring a "picnic basket." Now, there are plenty of instructional signage to the security check point at the garage prior to entering the tunnel. My appointed time is in the afternoon. So, no more endless waiting for voir dire. Here are my tips: - bathrooms are on both side of vending machines. They're not clearly marked. Just push the doors lightly. If they don't open, it's probably not bathroom. - chairs in the lobby are recliners. If you didn't have breakfast, don't rock on it. You'll get dizzy. (Watch my in-app video) - bring snacks, lunch and something to drink. The cafe is not always open. There is only one microwave available. - take the opportunity of free METRO day pass to shop and eat while you're in downtown. (OMG, I walked a few blocks to Phoenicia for my first visit.)

Es una vergüenza la administracion de esta ciudad, hay corruptos infiltrados aqui por todos lados…read moredicen estar en dificit, cuando estan resiviendo miles en impuestos de los nuevos residentes que se han movido en ultimos años pero no reparan las calles que estan en muy mal estado por todos lados que andes, la suspension de los carros se dañan muy rapido hasta se puede romper algo, porque son grandes hoyos, grietas y bordos que hay muy peligrosos la calles estan mal construidas, con bordos o divisores muy hacia en medio de las calles que cuando quieres doblar ala izquierda o derecha puedes chocar en ellos, aparte la gente maneja muy agresiva, los de la patinetas no respetan las luces rojas se cruzan enfrente de los carros y despues le quieren echar la culpa alos choferes, tambien los peatones que muchas veces andan drogados y borrachos se cruzan en rojo o por cualquier lado sin prestar atencion y de repente en medio de los carros estacionados salen hacia la calle y despues le quieren echar la culpa alos choferes, claro tambien hay choferes que andan borrachos y drogados son agresivos y son un peligro tambien ami ya me han chocado incluso estando estacionado y eh evitado que muchos me choquen cada dia porque manejan muy rapido, sobre el limite de velocidad siempre, como la policia no hace mucho hasta ellos manejan sobre el limite, es un desastre la gente la gente aqui quiere hacer lo que ellos quieren,hace un rato una negra que claramente se miraba que andaba drogada o borracha me pego cuando se echo de reversa y ni siquiera se bajo del carro cuaando yo estaba tomando fotos y no puso las luces de emergencia cuando dijo a reversear ala fuerza queria que yo me echara para atras cuando habia otro podia haber otro carro atras enves de esperar aque yo recojiera un pasajero que ya estaba esperando, luego se fue escapando no salio del carro claramente andaba mal ella por eso no quiso quedarse me rayo un poco el carro y el de ella tambien se llevo unos rayones pero no a esa gente no le importa y asi hay mucha gente aqui en esta ciudad que actuan como salvajes, Esta ciudad es un desorden y todavia se enojan conmigo y andan tratando de incriminarme con cualquier cosa nomas porque denuncio su ineptitud de sus politicos que nomas les interesa ganar buenos sueldos y robar claro dinero de los impuestos del pueblo,

It would worth a visit You need to check in with security on…read morearrival But it is very smooth

Come for the architecture and stay for the unique maps, books and photos. Admittedly if you're in…read morethe area this is a great place to relax and think. If you have specific research needs on Houston and or maybe Texas and the adjourning Houston Public Library doesn't have it then by all means try them out. However I would say most people should come to the HPL first or search online before trekking down to facility.

This library and archive is one of three special collections libraries within the Houston Public…read moreLibrary system. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the extensive collections document the history of Texas and--primarily--the Houston area. The collections include: books, maps, photographs (approximately 4 million), architectural drawings, oral histories, Hispanic, and many archival collections. If you are interested in learning more about any aspect of Houston's history, this is the GO TO place. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive and the research room (known as the Texas room) is located in the historic Julia Ideson building, the crown jewel of Houston's historic public buildings.

By far one of the worst tax assessor's office in the city. Severely understaffed and a simple…read moreregistration sticker becomes a day long, torturous experience. After about 2 hours of waiting, I decided to drive across town to another tax assessors office and was in and out in 10 mins.

PSA, your experience is usually as bad as you allow it to be. So do yourself a favor, and put the…read moreeffort in ahead of time. I had to get a title transferred. I went through the website, and figured out my forms ahead of time, filled them out and printed them. I had some questions and emailed them ahead of time, they answered within two business days. Very good service. The place is located in the palm center. A rather old,strip, but a big parking lot. A refurb wouldn't hurt anyone. The tax assessors office is small corner adjacent to the courthouse. Make sure you go in the right door, and wait in the appropriate spot, or they will get at you. Already seated in the waiting room. I walked up to the desk, provided my paperwork, and she was very happy that I had already had it filled out and was ready to go. Gave me a ticket and even though I had just walked in, I was called up to a desk within 2 minutes and was done in 5 minutes. Keep in mind I came 20 minutes early and they still saw me early and I was out before my original time had passed. Excellent service! Do as much as you can to get the things done ahead of time, and you will not have to wait, and it will be a much easier and more pleasant experience for you.

Awesome weather out here today.. No I think I'm over dressed with a long sleeve pull over. I was…read moretruly blessed I found a great parking spot. And I thought getting here early that I would be able to walk in and get out -jokes on me/ mg figurine was off. I feel like Jethro-not minus not carry the not equals 24. Well, I got to get to work but I did get my crawfish and sausage on a stick. Today was a good day.

I just want to say that as an active member of the Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce we have been…read moreable to grow our business and make great connections in the Heights area. This is a great, growing and dynamic Chamber.

Getting married and had some general questions about the process. Called probate court 1 and was…read moreconnected to a very rude employee in a condescending tone. Ultimately did not answer questions and promptly hung up on me. Call time 9:43 AM 04/24/2026

I thought this was a great court. However, after the last hearing that I attended there was false…read morewitness testimony that was allowed, and an attorney that committed malpractice. He did not even know the law pertaining to Heirship. He thought a person was his litigant and they were not. I sat there and watched Judge Cox get hustled. These people should have been thrown out of his courtroom.

One of my favorite community center in Houston. One good thing about it is that dedicated for the…read moredisable citizen of Houston, there's a gym and a indoor heated pool for people to use. There are also class and activities that are adapt for all kind of disability. It's a very safe environment. There is a park on the outside for everyone to use. This is the place for early vote site, that most people know for but this second home for a lot of people.

I came here to vote and it was such a pleasant experience! Wow. The line was kind of long but the…read morevolunteers were so efficient that it moved sooo quickly! I was very impressed. Their setup was very organized and even though the parking lot is kind of small, the fast pace of voting meant that the parking spots are emptying as more people are arriving. If you're looking for an easy and quick place to go vote, this is it!! Also, PLEASE GO VOTE!!!