James W.

Toyota "continuous improvement" questions: have 3 stories ready about how you improved a process. They live and breathe kaizen.

Grapevine being the "Christmas Capital of Texas" is not an exaggeration. The entire town transforms. North Pole Express train is amazing for kids.

Adding: The Family Place also serves male victims. It's not women-only. If you're a man experiencing DV, call them.

Richardson near UTD/CityLine might be the sweet spot. Still suburban-ish but DART connected and growing fast with restaurants and nightlife.

Buzzbrews at 3 AM is where every Deep Ellum night ends up. The pancakes are solid and the people-watching is unmatched.

If you're 65+, the school tax FREEZE is incredible. Your school taxes are locked at whatever they were when you turned 65. Doesn't matter if your home value triples.

The Cane's coleslaw-to-toast swap is mandatory. Nobody actually eats the coleslaw.

Day 2 picks are where this draft class will be won or lost.

High-yield savings at 4%+ is real right now. If your emergency fund is sitting in a Chase savings account at 0.01%, you're losing hundreds per year.

DWU said on Nextdoor that boil water notice may be issued for this area. Fill up containers now just in case.

As a fan of a non-blue-blood Texas school: expansion is the only reason my team has any hope of ever making the playoff. Before expansion, it was literally 4 teams from 3 conferences.

NBA League Pass is worth it if you follow a team that is not on national TV regularly. Watching Spurs games to see Wembanyama develop has been my obsession this season.

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

A single organizing body will never happen because the belts are controlled by corrupt organizations that profit from fragmentation. The WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO will never give up their sanctioning fees.

Uninsured motorist coverage is non-negotiable in Texas. Got rear-ended by an uninsured driver on I-30. UM coverage paid my $8,000 repair bill entirely.

The free lead test from Dallas Water Utilities is worth doing if you're in an older home. Took 2 weeks to get results. Thankfully came back clean.

The Consumer Confidence Report is eye-opening. Found out my water provider in a Denton County subdivision had elevated nitrate levels. Switched to a filtration system.

Metrocare Services is a lifeline for uninsured people. They don't turn anyone away. If you need help and can't afford it, call them.

Ruthie's grilled cheese truck at Klyde Warren Park is my lunch go-to when I work downtown. The tomato soup add-on is mandatory.

Klyde Warren Park free Saturday yoga at 9am is the best free fitness offering in Dallas. Show up, no registration, just a mat and willingness.

DAZN at $20/month is the best value in boxing right now. Almost every weekend has a solid card. The library of past fights is worth the price alone.

Friday Night Lights is not fiction. It is reality. Every Friday in DFW from September to November, 100,000+ people attend high school football games across the metroplex.

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

Catholic schools are the value play. $8,000/year for small classes and strong academics. Not just for Catholic families either.

As a neutral, I hope the rules are enforced fairly. If Everton gets docked points for a minor breach and City walks free from 115 charges, the system is a joke.