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UTD financial aid office told me directly: "We can't give you any institutional aid without FAFSA on file." Even merit scholarship recipients need it.

My personal time log in Toggl was the evidence that won my DOL complaint. The employer's system conveniently "lost" my hours. My app didn't.

DFW startup scene is growing but still behind Austin. If you want startup energy, Austin has the edge. If you want stable big-company tech, DFW wins.

The 145 division is a ghost town. Just end it. Nobody is asking for it. Put those resources into 125 development.

Pump the brakes. It is one season. Anthony Davis was supposed to be the next great big man and injuries derailed his trajectory. Let Wembanyama stay healthy for 5 years and then we can crown him.

The DallasPD crime map is the most useful tool nobody knows about. Type in any address and see exactly what's happened on that block.

Kwik Kar on any major road will have you in and out in 15 minutes for inspection. $7 state fee. Don't let shops charge you more than that for the inspection itself.

The real answer is Braum's and I will not be elaborating.

The playoff expansion is the single biggest thing to happen to programs like UNT. An undefeated season now has a real prize at the end. That changes recruiting pitches.

Klyde Warren Park on Sunday mornings is underrated. Free yoga + food trucks + sunshine = perfect weekend.

Dashcam footage is the single most important piece of evidence in a car accident. A $100 dashcam can be worth $10,000+ in a disputed fault case.

Seoul Garden AYCE Korean BBQ for $22 is insane. In Koreatown (Carrollton) AYCE is $30+. Quality is just as good here.

Fort Worth food is more authentic and less pretentious than Dallas food. I said it.

Standby from DFW is way better than other hubs because AA runs so many flights out of here. I've only been bumped twice in 2 years.

The one-party consent law in Texas means your doorbell cam audio recording from your own property is fully legal. Important distinction.

The 92 cents figure in DFW is better than national average but still not good enough. Companies that do pay equity audits (USAA, Toyota) consistently close the gap faster.

Nextdoor is a double-edged sword for this. Useful for coordination but often devolves into "suspicious person" posts targeting minorities. Keep it factual.

The grey kit curse is real. Every team that has worn a predominantly grey away kit has underperformed in it. The data is there if you look. It is football superstition backed by actual results.

City pools in DFW for $2-5 per visit in summer are the most underused public resource. Olympic-sized pools in some cases. Your tax dollars at work.

The Epic in Deep Ellum is the one complex where the "luxury" label is earned. Rooftop pool overlooking the skyline, good security gate that actually works.

Sundance Square validation is legit. Eat dinner, get 2 hours free parking. Fort Worth does parking right.

Sundance Square validation is legit. Eat dinner, get 2 hours free parking. Fort Worth does parking right.

The pavement temperature reminder is crucial. I burned my dog's paws on the Katy Trail one July before I knew better. Walk early or walk late.

The business impact is the real legacy. The UFC went from a $2B company to a $12B+ company largely because of him. Source: Endeavor financial filings.

Always always always look at the OUT-THE-DOOR number. Monthly payment negotiation is how they pack thousands in extra costs.