James W.

This is going to be a heated thread and I'm here for every second of it.

four stripes on my white belt and im THIS close to blue. my professor said im ready technically but wants to see me compete once before promoting me. entering the next NAGA in DFW. nervous but motivated

Not something I expected to read today but glad I did.

$180K for Pecan Grove Park is great news. That playground equipment is at least 10 years old. My kids love that park.

I've been to city council meetings about this. The developer has hit financing milestones that the previous attempts didn't. This version of Sapphire Bay is further along than any prior plan. But yes, timelines keep slipping.

What nobody mentions is the wastewater capacity question. Sapphire Bay at full buildout adds significant load. The city's wastewater master plan accounts for it but the timing of infrastructure upgrades matters.

The Houston food scene is seriously underrated. We don't get enough credit nationally.

Liberty Grove never lost power. We are on a different circuit apparently. Hope everyone gets restored soon.

counterpoint: at white belt, rolling IS more valuable than drilling because you dont have enough context to know why the drilled techniques matter. you need to get smashed enough times in live rolling to understand WHY guard retention matters before drilling guard retention clicks

I cannot believe I am saying this but the Domino's on Lakeview actually delivers faster than any other Domino's I have used in DFW. Under 25 minutes consistently. Credit where it is due.

Flood zone warning is important. Our neighbors on the cul-de-sac backing up to the lake had to get flood insurance. $2,400/year. That's not in the mortgage calculator. Check the FEMA map BEFORE you make an offer.

Sapphire Bay live music on the boardwalk during summer is growing. It's not Deep Ellum but it's RIGHT HERE and it's free. Support it so it gets bigger.

The cameras in the DART lot need to be better. When I reported my break-in, the officer said the footage quality was poor. DART needs to invest in actual HD cameras, not the 2008-era ones they have now.

The Rowlett-Lakeview game is an absolute scene. My family has lived here since 1990 and we've gone to every single one. Even years when both teams have losing records, the stands are packed. It's not about football — it's about community.

Been thinking about this all week. Good timing on the post.

Safety is everyone's concern. Good to have this discussion.

Real talk right here. No sugarcoating.

Been waiting for someone to bring this up. Good thread.

the addicted at month 3-4 is accurate. i was ready to quit at month 2 because i was getting smashed every class. then one day i swept a blue belt and it was the greatest athletic achievement of my life

Allen High School wrestling has become a legit powerhouse. they are competing with traditional wrestling states at national tournaments. 10 years ago that was unthinkable for a Texas program

North Rowlett is Rowlett's best-kept secret. The newer infill homes being built up here are nice — 3,000+ sq ft on big lots for $450K-$500K. Try getting that in Bayside.

Food truck tip: eat dinner before you go. The lines for food trucks are 30-45 minutes by 6 PM. Bring snacks in a cooler and enjoy the music while everyone else stands in line.

Interesting perspective. I see it differently from the Fort Worth side.

Interesting development. Curious how this plays out for Houston.

This is exactly why local elections matter. Read up, Dallas-Fort Worth.

This hits different if you've been in DFW for 10+ years.