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Can someone from the north side weigh in? Curious if it's the same up there.

Palo Duro Canyon in the panhandle is basically a mini Grand Canyon and nobody talks about it. The drive up there is flat and boring but the canyon itself is stunning.

competed in Golden Gloves regionals twice in DFW. lost both times but the experience was worth more than any number of sparring sessions. the intensity of fighting in front of a crowd with judges and a ref is impossible to replicate in the gym

Station at Rowlett is worth it if you use the DART. I walk to the train every morning. No car payment, no gas, no parking downtown. The train noise is real but you get used to it in a week. Earplugs if you're sensitive.

the competition vs hobbyist culture depends heavily on which class you attend. the competition team class is intense. the fundamentals and regular classes are more accessible. choose your classes based on your goals

Port Aransas for a cheap beach trip. Not the prettiest beach in the world but the vibe is chill, the fishing is good, and hotels are way cheaper than Galveston.

I avoid Dalrock and 66 like the plague. It's not worth the 3 minutes it saves. Lakeview to PGBT every single time. My blood pressure thanks me.

Show up to HOA board meetings. Seriously. Most boards are 3-5 retired people with nothing better to do. You show up with 5 neighbors who are also sick of it and you can vote them out.

I fought a similar violation. Sent a written response requesting the specific bylaw and photos of other houses in violation. They dropped it. They count on people just complying without question.

It takes like a year. I know that's not what you want to hear but real friendships take time. Keep showing up to the same places consistently. The people who keep showing up too become your people.

McDonald's sweet tea for $1 is the best value in fast food beverages and I will die on this hill. They put an absurd amount of sugar in it.

the culture in a real boxing gym is unlike anything else. i train at a gym in south dallas where the oldest member is 67 and the youngest is 12. we all hit the same bags and work with the same coaches. nowhere else in society does that happen

Another reason to pay attention to what's happening locally.

Been thinking about this all week. Good to see it getting traction here.

Rec sports league. Volleyball, kickball, softball. You see the same people every week, you grab beers after games, friendships happen naturally. That's how I built my entire friend group here.

Marfa is one of the weirdest towns in America in the best way. Art installations in the middle of nowhere, the Marfa lights, Prada Marfa. Combine it with Big Bend for a full trip.

Shared this with my neighborhood group chat. People need to know.

I just accept that summer electric bills are $300+ and budget accordingly. It's the Texas tax nobody mentions.

I stop every time I see one and I'm not sorry. The kolaches are solid, the bathrooms are spotless, and the beaver nuggets are crack.

Staying informed is the best thing we can do. Thanks for posting.

This is exactly why I love this platform. Real DFW conversations.

Amy Parks-Heath is incredible but the drive from Bayside is 15+ minutes. We moved to be closer and it was worth it for the school alone.

been at Peak Performance for 3 years and its exactly as described. the coaches know my name, they know my game, they adjust their instruction for my specific issues. i dropped in at a bigger gym in dallas once and felt like a number

My church potluck sweet tea made in a 5 gallon cooler with approximately 4 pounds of sugar. Nothing in a restaurant comes close.

the contract negotiation phase is what fans dont see. behind every delayed fight is an argument about money, card placement, and promotional obligations. its a business disguised as a sport

The bathroom thing alone justifies its existence. After driving 3 hours on a Texas highway I would pay $5 just for a clean bathroom. The food is a bonus.