Best Texas road trip you've ever taken?
Looking to plan something for a long weekend. Done the usual stuff close to home but want to go further out.
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Best Texas road trip you've ever taken?
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I genuinely don't understand how people survive summer here
This is my first full summer in Texas. It's been over 100 degrees for 12 straight days. My car steering wheel could brand cattle. I burned my hand on the seatbelt buckle.
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I genuinely don't understand how people survive summer here
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5Practical Effects vs. CGI: Why the best movies in 2026 are going back to real stunts
Something shifted in Hollywood and audiences noticed. The best-received action movies of the last three years all leaned heavily on practical effects. This is not a coincidence.
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Practical Effects vs. CGI: Why the best movies in 2026 are going back to real stunts
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4Mexican food here vs actual Mexico -- am I wrong?
Just got back from a week in Mexico City. The food was unbelievable. Came home and went to my usual Tex-Mex spot and it hit different. Not bad, just... different. Tex-Mex is its own thing.
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Mexican food here vs actual Mexico -- am I wrong?
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5What to do this weekend in DFW: April 4-6 edition
Here's what's happening this weekend across the metroplex. Friday April 4: - Alamo Drafthouse Terror Tuesday (Richardson) — horror movie night. $10.
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What to do this weekend in DFW: April 4-6 edition
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0The Alan Moore debate: Separating the art from the artist in comics
Alan Moore is arguably the greatest comic book writer who ever lived. He also famously despises the industry that made him famous, has publicly condemned adaptations of his work, and has contentious...
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The Alan Moore debate: Separating the art from the artist in comics
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4DFW pet emergency preparedness: Storms, heat, and disasters
DFW weather is unpredictable. Here's how to keep your pets safe. Severe storms/tornadoes: - Keep a pet emergency kit: 3 days of food, water, medications, copies of vet records, leash, carrier - Know...
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DFW pet emergency preparedness: Storms, heat, and disasters
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0What's a local restaurant that's been around forever and still slaps?
Every city has those spots that have been open for 20-30+ years. No rebranding, no Instagram presence, same menu since the Reagan administration. And somehow they're still packed every weekend.
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What's a local restaurant that's been around forever and still slaps?
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5Best breakfast tacos near me -- GO
I need a solid breakfast taco spot. Not a sit-down brunch place charging $16 for two tacos on a fancy plate.
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Best breakfast tacos near me -- GO
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5Dog parks in Rowlett — official and unofficial spots where your dog can run
Rowlett isn't the most dog-park-rich city in DFW, but there are spots if you know where to look.
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Dog parks in Rowlett — official and unofficial spots where your dog can run
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5Anyone else feel like their electric bill is a second mortgage?
July bill just hit: $387. For a 1,600 sq ft house. Thermostat set to 76. I'm on a fixed rate plan, my house is relatively new, and I keep the blinds closed during the day. Still getting wrecked.
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Anyone else feel like their electric bill is a second mortgage?
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5Moving sale in Waterview — furniture, electronics, kids stuff. This Saturday 8AM
We are relocating for work and need to sell everything we cannot take with us. This Saturday, April 5th, starting at 8 AM. Waterview neighborhood, on the main loop near the community pool.
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Moving sale in Waterview — furniture, electronics, kids stuff. This Saturday 8AM
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5The Sapphire Bay development — what's actually happening and when
Sapphire Bay is the most talked about development in Rowlett and probably the most confusing.
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The Sapphire Bay development — what's actually happening and when
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5HOA sent me a violation for my trash can being visible. I'm done.
Got a letter from my HOA. Violation: "trash receptacle visible from the street." My trash can was next to my garage. Not in the yard. Not on the sidewalk. NEXT TO MY GARAGE on the side of my house.
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HOA sent me a violation for my trash can being visible. I'm done.
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5The Last of Us Season 2 is splitting the fanbase: Here is why both sides have a point
The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO is adapting Part II of the game, and the discourse is exactly as heated as anyone who played the game predicted.
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The Last of Us Season 2 is splitting the fanbase: Here is why both sides have a point
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4What Texas stereotype is actually 100% true?
I've been here long enough to know which stereotypes are BS and which ones are dead on. The big trucks one? Absolutely real. Every third vehicle on the highway is an F-150 or bigger.
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What Texas stereotype is actually 100% true?
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6DFW food festival calendar 2026: Every food event worth attending
DFW loves food festivals. Here's every major one on the calendar. Spring: - Taste of Addison — May 2026. Addison Circle Park. Live music + food from 50+ restaurants. $10-15 admission.
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DFW food festival calendar 2026: Every food event worth attending
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0Privacy tools everyone should use in 2026 — because Big Tech is not your friend
I am not a tinfoil hat person. I work in tech. But the amount of data being collected about you in 2026 is staggering.
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Privacy tools everyone should use in 2026 — because Big Tech is not your friend
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5Is Buc-ee's actually good or just a tourist trap?
Every time I stop at Buc-ee's I spend $60 on stuff I don't need. The beef jerky wall is mesmerizing. The bathrooms are immaculate. The brisket sandwich is solid.
Food & Restaurants
Is Buc-ee's actually good or just a tourist trap?
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6Netflix vs. Max vs. Disney+ vs. Apple TV+: The definitive streaming comparison
Streaming fatigue is real. Most people can only afford 2-3 subscriptions. Here is an honest comparison to help you decide.
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Netflix vs. Max vs. Disney+ vs. Apple TV+: The definitive streaming comparison
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4Taste of Dallas 2026: The food festival worth your calories
Taste of Dallas is back and it's the best food festival in DFW. Here's what to know.
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Taste of Dallas 2026: The food festival worth your calories
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0Rowlett's new city budget breakdown — where your tax dollars actually go
The City of Rowlett adopted its FY2026 budget last fall. Here's where your property tax dollars and utility fees actually go, broken down in plain English.
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Rowlett's new city budget breakdown — where your tax dollars actually go
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6Best proposal spots in DFW: Where to pop the question
Helping a friend plan and we went down a rabbit hole. Here are the best spots. Outdoor: - Dallas Arboretum — specifically the Jonsson Color Garden.
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Best proposal spots in DFW: Where to pop the question
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0Rent went up $400 and they didn't fix a single thing
Lease renewal came in. $400 more per month. Same unit. Same busted dishwasher I reported 6 months ago. Same stain on the ceiling from the upstairs leak they "fixed" twice.
Housing & Apartments
Rent went up $400 and they didn't fix a single thing
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5"You know you're from DFW when..." — the definitive thread
Add yours. I'll start. You know you're from DFW when... - You measure distance in minutes, never miles.
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"You know you're from DFW when..." — the definitive thread
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0Home office and smart home setup: DFW-specific tech tips
Working from home in DFW has unique considerations. Here's the tech setup guide. Internet (most important): - See broadband comparison post. AT&T Fiber if available, Spectrum otherwise.
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Home office and smart home setup: DFW-specific tech tips
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