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DFW hit-and-run: What to do if you're the victim and how to find the driver

Texas leads the nation in hit-and-run fatalities. Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. If you're hit, here's the step-by-step.

• Ask responding officer about traffic camera footage (TxDOT and city cameras at major intersections)
• Post on Nextdoor and neighborhood Facebook groups with the description
• Check nearby businesses for security camera footage within 48 hours (many systems overwrite after 72 hours)

Just got laid off. Tech industry is brutal right now.

Got the email Wednesday morning. My entire team — 14 people — eliminated. 2 years at the company. Good performance reviews. Didn't matter.

Remote work in Texas -- anyone else never going back to office?

I've been fully remote for 2 years. My company just announced a "hybrid" return — 3 days in office. Which means I now need to commute 45 minutes each way, pay for gas, buy lunch, and wear pants.

What's actually hiring around here that pays decent?

I've been applying for weeks. All the Indeed postings are either scams, ghost listings that have been up for 6 months, or they want 5 years of experience for $18/hour.

State Fair of Texas 2026: Everything you need to know before you go

The State Fair runs September 25 - November 1, 2026 at Fair Park in Dallas. Here's the complete guide.

• Hours: 10am-9pm (10pm Fri-Sat)
• General admission: $20 adult, $14 seniors/kids. Source: bigtex.com
• Parking: $15-30 near Fair Park. DART to Fair Park station is $2.50 and avoids ALL parking headaches.

Toyota Plano campus: Honest review after 3 years there

Moved to DFW specifically for Toyota's Plano headquarters. 3 years in, here's the real story.

• Campus is beautiful. 100 acres, on-site fitness center, cafeteria, dry cleaning, Starbucks
• Benefits are elite: pension (yes, pension in 2026), 401K match up to 6%, medical/dental/vision all excellent
• Toyota Financial Services and Toyota Connected offer tech-adjacent roles with great comp

DFW couples bucket list: 50 things to do before you leave the metroplex

My partner and I made this list when we moved here. We're at 37/50 after 3 years. How many have you done?

DFW government jobs: The stability play nobody considers

Government jobs in DFW are overlooked because the base salary is below market. But when you add benefits, the total comp tells a different story.

• IT roles: $65-95K base
• Planning/engineering: $60-90K base
• Benefits: Dallas Employee Retirement Fund (pension), health insurance, 10 holidays + PTO

Pet-friendly apartments in DFW: Where your pets are actually welcome

Most DFW apartments "allow" pets but the fees and restrictions vary wildly. Here's what I've found.

• The Union Dallas — no breed restrictions, dog wash station, nearby Griggs Park for walks. Pet rent: $25/month. Deposit: $250.
• Gables Republic Tower — dog run on-site. Weight limit: 100lbs. Pet rent: $30/month.
• The Epic Deep Ellum — pet-friendly with dog park on-site. Walking distance to Baylor dog park.

Best affordable areas that aren't sketchy?

Looking for a new apartment or maybe renting a house. Budget is around $1,200-1,400 for a 1BR or small 2BR. I know that's tight.

DFW government jobs: The stability play nobody considers

Government jobs in DFW are overlooked because the base salary is below market. But when you add benefits, the total comp tells a different story.

• IT roles: $65-95K base
• Planning/engineering: $60-90K base
• Benefits: Dallas Employee Retirement Fund (pension), health insurance, 10 holidays + PTO

DFW divorce support: Resources and communities that actually help

Going through it right now. Instead of venting (I'll do that in therapy), I want to share the resources I've found in DFW for anyone else in this situation.

• Texas is a no-fault divorce state. You don't need to prove wrongdoing. Source: Texas Family Code Section 6.001.
• Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas — free legal help if you qualify. Source: lanwt.org, (888) 529-5277
• Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program — free consultations for low-income. Source: dallasbar.org/dvap

Dallas violent crime dropped 12% in 2025 — here are the numbers by district

Dallas PD released the 2025 annual crime stats and the trend line is moving the right direction for violent crime, but the picture is uneven across divisions.

• Homicides: 189 (down from 214 in 2024, -11.7%)
• Aggravated assaults: 7,841 (down from 8,592, -8.7%)
• Robberies: 3,112 (down from 3,480, -10.6%)

Worst employers in DFW: The blacklist thread

Let's save each other time and money. Which DFW employers should people avoid?

• Share your experience, not rumors
• Be specific: what was bad and for which role/department
• It's okay to name names — this is salary transparency's cousin

Dating scene here is... something else

Been single for about 6 months. Back on the apps. Some observations about dating around here.

• Every third profile is someone holding a fish they caught
• The question "what church do you go to" comes up on the first date more often than I expected
• Distances are insane. Matched with someone who seemed great — they live 45 minutes away. That's a 90-minute round trip for a dinner date

Texas inspection failed for the dumbest reason

Took my car for annual inspection. Everything works fine. Brakes good. Lights good. Emissions good. Failed because one of my tire pressure monitoring sensors is malfunctioning.

Dallas vs. Fort Worth vs. Arlington: Neighborhood safety comparison by the numbers

People ask "is Dallas safe?" but that question is meaningless without context. Every city has safe and dangerous areas. Here are the numbers.

• Overall violent crime rate: 7.8 per 1,000
• Safest neighborhoods: Lake Highlands (2.1), Far North Dallas (1.8), Preston Hollow (1.5)
• Most dangerous: South Dallas/Fair Park (18.4), Pleasant Grove (14.2), West Dallas (12.8)

Side hustle reality check: What DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart actually pay in DFW

Drove for all three platforms in DFW for 6 months. Here are the real numbers.

• Average per delivery: $6.50 (including tip)
• Average deliveries per hour: 2.5
• Gross hourly: ~$16.25

Texas heat survival tips for people who aren't from here

Your first Texas summer is going to be a shock. Here's what got me through mine.

• Hydrate before you're thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty you're already dehydrated. Keep water with you always.
• Car prep matters. Windshield sunshade, tinted windows, and a remote start if your car has it. Your steering wheel at 3pm is a branding iron without a shade.
• Plan around the heat. Outdoor stuff before 10am or after 7pm. Midday is for indoor errands and AC.

Interview red flags from Texas employers

I've been job hunting for a few months and the number of sketchy interviews I've had is wild. Compiling a list so others know what to watch for.

• "We're like a family here" = you will have no boundaries and be guilt tripped for using PTO
• Won't give a salary range = it's low and they know it
• "We work hard and play hard" = 60 hour weeks and a pizza party once a quarter

ERCOT is going to get someone killed one of these summers

Every summer the same thing happens. Heat wave rolls in. ERCOT issues a conservation alert. They ask everyone to set thermostats to 78+ and avoid running major appliances during peak hours. Meanwhile it's 108 outside.

Texas summer survival guide: It's not the heat, it's the everything

June through September in DFW, ranked by awfulness:

• Sunshade for your windshield (this is not optional)
• Steering wheel cover or towel
• Water bottle in the car at all times

Fort Worth PD 2025 crime report: Auto theft is out of control

Fort Worth released their 2025 crime stats and one number jumps off the page.

• Homicides: 102 (down from 108, -5.6%)
• Aggravated assaults: 4,312 (up 2.1%)
• Burglary: 4,890 (down 6.8%)

Is anyone else spending $400+/month on gas commuting?

My commute is 35 miles each way. That's 70 miles a day, 350 miles a week. My truck gets 20 mpg on a good day. Gas is hovering around $3.20.

Moving company scams in DFW: The hostage load and other horror stories

The "hostage load" scam is the most common moving scam in Texas and it happens every day in DFW.

• Tell them you're calling the police. Loading your belongings and refusing to deliver without inflated payment is theft under Texas Penal Code 31.03.
• Call local police non-emergency line
• Document everything: photos, video, the contract, the original estimate