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Khamzat vs. DDP is the fight to make. Two pressure fighters with knockout power. That sells itself.

Cidercade is $12 for UNLIMITED arcade games and you bring your own beer. Best entertainment deal in DFW.

Fentanyl test strips being legal in Texas now is a huge deal. They were classified as drug paraphernalia before HB 1846.

The Wild Detectives in Bishop Arts is the most unique bar concept in DFW. Buying a book while drinking wine at 10pm is my ideal evening.

Cedar Hill is the best value in DFW right now. 20 min to downtown, good schools (Cedar Hill ISD is B+ on Niche), and homes under $300K still exist.

Arch Manning is the next Heisman from Texas. The hype has been building since he was 16 years old. If he starts and the Longhorns contend for the SEC title, he will be in New York in December.

Arch Manning is the most important recruit in Texas football history. If he develops, Texas has a 3-4 year window to compete for national titles with SEC-caliber talent.

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.

Texas-OU weekend at Fair Park is the most insane sporting event atmosphere in DFW. Split crowd, half orange half crimson, and everyone is eating corny dogs. America.

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

The 48-hour window for business camera footage is real. My friend waited a week to check and the footage was already overwritten.

The pension math is what people miss. My dad retired from the City of Dallas after 30 years. He gets 80% of his final salary — $64K/year — FOR LIFE. No 401K risk.

Plano campus cafeteria food is surprisingly good. $6-8 lunches that are better than most restaurants nearby.

Some DFW Costco locations give student membership trials. Ask at the membership desk.

Check LinkedIn average tenure. If everyone at a company has been there 6-12 months, that tells you everything you need to know.

If you have a large dog (70lb+), your options drop significantly. Start your search early and call ahead.

We're at 28/50 after 2 years. The hot air balloon over McKinney was a highlight — highly recommend.

Lone Star Legal Aid helped me terminate a lease due to a mold issue in Fort Worth. Free legal help for tenants under income guidelines.

Adding to this: the Dallas County law library has free divorce packet templates. 600 Commerce St, 2nd floor. The librarians will walk you through the forms.

The pension math is what people miss. My dad retired from the City of Dallas after 30 years. He gets 80% of his final salary — $64K/year — FOR LIFE. No 401K risk.

Arlington feels safer than both Dallas and Fort Worth to me. Less dense, more suburban layout, fewer late-night hotspots.

Granbury is a hidden gem for retirees. The square, the lake, the pace of life. My in-laws retired there and love it.

ShotSpotter is controversial but the data suggests faster response to gunfire incidents. ACLU has concerns about false activations though.

The brand bias is real. The Cowboys have been ranked top-10 in preseason rankings for years despite not winning a playoff game. The name sells.

Airport Uber runs from DFW are the play. Wait in the lot, grab a $30+ ride to Plano or downtown. Repeat. Can make $35-40/hour during peak times.