James W.

HVAC in Texas is job security for life. It's 105 degrees 3 months of the year. AC will never not be needed.

The scheduling thing is so real. I have my kids every other week, she has hers on the SAME weeks. We see each other twice a month max. But we make it work.

Plano Animal Services said they wont trap or relocate them. The solution is hazing — making noise, throwing things, making them afraid of humans.

Audi entering as a full factory team is bigger than people realize. Volkswagen Group money and engineering in F1. That is a game changer for the midfield.

I'd add #11: Learn where your nearest H-E-B is. It will change your grocery shopping life. They're still expanding but the ones that are open are incredible.

Off The Bone mac and cheese is better than Pecan Lodge's. I will not be taking questions.

Scarborough Faire is peak Texas weirdness and I love every second of it. Turkey legs, jousting, and people in full Renaissance costume in 95-degree heat.

The dependent care FSA tip saves us $1,500/year in taxes. If your employer offers it and you're not using it, you're leaving money on the table.

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

The overtime calculation tip is important. My employer was calculating OT on base pay only, ignoring my shift differential. That's an FLSA violation. Filed with DOL and got 2 years of back pay.

200+ applications for the first role is not an exaggeration. I tracked mine: 247 applications, 18 phone screens, 6 on-sites, 2 offers. The job search is a full-time job.

SMS two-factor is basically useless now. SIM-swapping attacks defeat it. Use an authenticator app or hardware key.

Make the regular season shorter. 82 games is too many. Cut it to 58-60 games and stars will play every game because each one matters more.

That debut season record of 36 goals will stand for a long time. It took 30 years to break the previous record and Haaland shattered it by 2.

She finished Jessica Andrade in the second round. Andrade was a former champion at 115. That is a legitimate win against a real fighter.

Use the Texas AG child support calculator before going to court. The formula is straightforward and judges rarely deviate from guidelines without strong cause.

Microchip your pets. A $25 microchip at the SPCA is the difference between getting your pet back and never seeing them again.

Amazon Key for garage delivery is actually great if you have it set up. They put it inside your garage. No porch exposure.

AT&T is where senior engineers go for WLB. The pay isn't top of market but 35-hour weeks with full benefits and pension is hard to beat if you're past the grind phase.

If you are in Fort Worth, just go to the TCU game. Ford Stadium at TCU is one of the most underrated game day experiences in DFW. Tailgating on the campus lawns is beautiful.

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.

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

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

CrossFit Feral in Fort Worth has produced several athletes who've made it to the CrossFit Games. If you're competitive, this is the box.

Naoya Inoue is the most entertaining fighter in boxing and most American fans cannot name him. He has 25 knockouts in 28 fights at 122 pounds. The power at that weight is absurd.