James W.

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 toll road "hidden tax" is real. $200/month in tolls is $2,400/year. Nobody includes this in their cost of living calculations but they should.

Bishop Arts walk is perfect. Low pressure, plenty of conversation starters, and you can extend or cut it short naturally.

Moved from Chicago to DFW alone at 31. Bumble BFF and a volleyball league saved me. Year one was rough though.

Silva vs. GSP at a catchweight of 178 would have been the biggest fight in UFC history. Two GOATs. It makes me angry it never happened.

UTA is the most slept-on school in DFW. Engineering program is ABET accredited and tuition is $3K/year cheaper than UTD.

First Chinese BBQ duck is incredible. Also try their roast pork belly — crispy skin, $10 a plate.

Near Southside Fort Worth is incredible. Magnolia Ave has Heim BBQ, Avoca Coffee, Lili's Bistro, all walkable. And rent is $1,100.

Plano ISD gets overlooked because it's "old suburbs" but Plano West and Plano Senior are still top-tier. And the homes are $100K cheaper than Frisco.

The Texas Public Information Act is one of the strongest open records laws in the country. If a government agency won't give you a record, file with the AG.

Take the TRE. Post-game traffic can take 2+ hours to escape.

Jones Stadium when it is rocking is underrated. The 2022 Texas game proved that Lubbock can be as hostile as anywhere. And yes, the tortillas are a real thing.

The geographic bias data is damning. Hometown fighters winning 60%+ of split decisions is not random. Judges are influenced by crowd noise whether they admit it or not.

The equal distribution model is what makes it work. In La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona get the largest shares. In England, the bottom club gets a meaningful share. That is why the league is competitive top to bottom.

Mutt Cantina in Deep Ellum is genius. Beer for me, off-leash play for the dog. Perfect Saturday.

Every photo at TopGolf is a yellow flag at minimum. You can like TopGolf AND have other interests.

GSP avenged both of his losses. Jones lost to Matt Hamill by DQ and never fought the toughest matchups at heavyweight. GSP is the real GOAT.

Drive from Dallas and make a weekend of it. Friday practice, Saturday qualifying, Sunday race, then hit 6th Street. It is the best sports weekend in Texas.

City rec leagues are the best value. $75 for a full season of basketball through Plano Parks & Rec. Can't beat it.

Travel nursing in DFW is still paying $2,000-3,000/week for 13-week contracts in high-demand units. That's $104-156K annualized. Worth considering before committing to staff.

The feeder pattern point is crucial. I'm in Lewisville ISD but my feeder goes to Flower Mound High — which is basically a different district quality-wise.

Cowtown Christmas Market at Will Rogers is massive. 200+ vendors. Budget 3-4 hours to walk the whole thing.

Electrify America at the Walmart in Plano works great with my Hyundai Ioniq 5. 10-80% in 18 minutes.

If you live in a newer subdivision built after 2020, you almost certainly have fiber access. Builders include it now because home buyers demand it.

The fact that most people don't know this is exactly why employers get away with it. Salary secrecy benefits one party — and it's not you.