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Speed trap alert: motorcycle cops on Dalrock near the school zone
Heads up Rowlett. Motorcycle officers are running speed enforcement on Dalrock Rd near Coyle Middle School and the Rowlett Elementary zone. They were there this morning from 7:15 to 8:30 AM and I saw at least five cars pulled over.
- Location: Dalrock Rd between Liberty Grove Rd and the Schrade Blvd intersection
- Active school zone: 20 MPH limit when lights are flashing (approximately 7:00-8:15 AM and 3:00-4:00 PM)
- Officers positioned just past the school zone sign heading southbound, using radar
DFW property tax breakdown 2026: Where your money actually goes
Property taxes in DFW are high because Texas has no state income tax. Here's exactly where the money goes.
- Your property is appraised annually by your county appraisal district.
- Dallas County: Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). Source: dallascad.org
- Tarrant County: Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD). Source: tad.org
School board elections in DFW: Why they matter more than you think
School boards control curriculum, budgets, hiring, and bond packages. They affect your kids daily. Here's why you should pay attention.
- Set tax rates (within state limits)
- Approve budgets ($1B+ for large districts like Dallas ISD, Frisco ISD)
- Hire/fire superintendents
The DART Silver Line is actually happening and it's going to change commuting in the northern suburbs
They broke ground on the DART Silver Line (the commuter rail from Plano to DFW Airport). I've been hearing about this project for what feels like 10 years and honestly thought it would never happen.
DFW water supply: Are we running out?
With DFW adding 200+ people per day, water supply is a real long-term concern.
- DFW draws from multiple reservoirs: Lake Lewisville, Grapevine Lake, Lake Lavon, Lake Ray Hubbard, Richland-Chambers, and others.
- Major providers: Dallas Water Utilities, Fort Worth Water, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD).
- Source: twdb.texas.gov (Texas Water Development Board)
Zoning debates in DFW: Why your neighborhood might change
Zoning determines what gets built where. DFW is having major zoning fights right now.
- The "Forward Dallas" comprehensive plan is updating zoning citywide for the first time in decades. Source: dallascityhall.com/forwarddallas
- Key proposal: allowing more multi-family housing in traditionally single-family areas
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — backyard apartments — approved in more areas
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