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Elena R.

u/taco_run_tx

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Eating my way through DFW one neighborhood at a time. Oak Cliff roots.

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CarMax return policy is the reason I buy there. Drove the car for a week, found issues, returned it. Zero hassle.

41 points

Trinity Trails in Fort Worth with 70+ miles is the most underrated trail system in Texas. You can run for hours and never repeat a section.

22 points

The rental scam on Facebook Marketplace is epidemic. I verify every listing through DCAD now. Takes 2 minutes and saves thousands.

14 points

Dashcam saved my friend from a false road rage accusation. Other driver claimed my friend was the aggressor. Dashcam showed otherwise.

7 points

SMU gives way more aid than people think. I got $35K/year in merit scholarships. Net cost was comparable to UTD with room and board.

4 points

Thunderbird Pies is so slept on. Detroit-style pizza is having a moment and they're the best version of it in Dallas.

27 points

If youre picking someone up, the cell phone lot on the north side has shade. South lot does not.

1 point

Reverse image search should be step ONE. Takes 10 seconds. If their photos show up on a stock photo site or someone else's social media, done.

9 points

The public transit question... I love the optimism. I really do. DART is trying but this city was built for cars and that is a permanent condition.

15 points

The zip code point is so important. When people say "Dallas is dangerous" they're averaging out Preston Hollow and South Dallas into one number. That's meaningless.

12 points

Globe Life AC in August is genuinely impressive.

4 points

As a season ticket holder, losing a home game to London is frustrating. I pay for 8 home games and get 7. The team gets international revenue and I lose a game I paid for.

6 points

McLaren refusing to use team orders when Norris needed every point was organizational malpractice. Piastri did not need those wins, Norris needed every single point.

20 points

The Man United parallel is lazy. Slot is a much better manager than Moyes was. The squad he inherited is also significantly better than what Moyes got.

13 points

Abu Dhabi 2021 is either number 1 or should not be on the list depending on who you ask. The controversy taints it. But the raw drama is undeniable.

2 points

Murray Street Coffee is the correct answer for Deep Ellum AM. That cold brew on a Sunday morning before the crowds arrive is perfection.

10 points

Fort Worth Water Gardens at night is something everyone needs to experience at least once.

32 points

DeMarcus Ware at LB is correct. 117 career sacks as a Cowboy. Source: Pro Football Reference.

8 points

Irving Las Colinas is a hidden gem. Toyota Music Factory, good restaurants, and you're 10 min from DFW Airport. My DFW travel time is 15 min door to gate.

2 points

Restructuring is an art form. The Cowboys FO has been good at kicking the can, but eventually it catches up.

20 points

St. Mark's and Hockaday are worth it for the network alone. I know that sounds elitist but the alumni connections are real.

19 points

J. Gilligan's in Arlington is a hidden gem. Cash only at the bar.

10 points

Toulouse steak frites is the most consistently good meal on Knox. Never had a bad one in 5+ years.

26 points

The mission matters. My team serves veterans navigating insurance claims. It gives the work meaning in a way I never felt at my previous corporate job.

39 points

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas handled my divorce when I couldn't afford an attorney. Professional, thorough, and completely free. I am so grateful they exist.

1 point
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