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His style should not work at this level. He gets hit too much. But the power and the pressure are overwhelming. He breaks people mentally.

As someone who has attended SEC road games for 20 years: Texas fans have no idea what they are in for. Baton Rouge at night in November is a different planet from anything in the Big 12.

If you see a dog in a hot car in DFW, call 911. Texas law allows first responders to break the window. Source: TX Penal Code 42.092.

RadarScope is worth every penny. The polygon alerts are miles ahead of the generic county-wide alerts most apps send.

Madness Games in Plano is a DFW institution. Friday Night Magic has been running there for years.

The defensive impact is the most insane part. His shot contest data shows that opponents shoot significantly worse when he is nearby. He does not even have to block it -- his presence alone changes shots.

City of Dallas DPA gave me $45K toward my house. The income limits are strict but if you qualify, it's life-changing. Apply early — funds run out.

UM coverage added $12/month to my policy. It paid out $8,000 when I got hit-and-run in Oak Cliff. Best insurance decision I ever made.

Pho Bac in Garland is a deep cut. That place has been serving perfect pho since before most of us moved to Dallas.

Joint Managing Conservatorship does NOT mean equal time. This confuses everyone. It means shared decision-making. The child still has a "primary residence."

Baylor producing RG3 from Waco, Texas is still one of the best underdog Heisman stories. Small private school in a mid-tier conference producing the most exciting player in college football.

Federal jobs with DFW locality pay are underrated. A GS-12 in DFW is ~$90K. Add FERS pension + TSP match + FEHB and the effective comp is $115K+.

Fletcher's Corny Dogs are the only food that matters. Everything else is optional. Get the Original. Don't try to be creative.

The pet deposit being non-refundable is basically a scam. $500 non-refundable "deposit" is just a fee. Budget for it.

The promotion timeline is my biggest frustration. I've exceeded every metric for 2 years and still waiting for E4. The "Toyota Way" means you wait your turn.

31. Cedar Hill State Park stargazing 32. Drive through the Ennis Bluebonnet Trail in April 33. Eat a Fletcher's corny dog outside of the State Fair (Mockingbird location) 34. Visit the Fort Worth Water Gardens at night 35. Take the Trinity River kayak trail

Downtown Fort Worth for retirement is an underrated play. Walkable, cultural, safe, and condos are affordable compared to Dallas.

Stars playoff games at AAC are genuinely louder than Cowboys games. Hockey fans are built different.

The unlimited PTO trap is real. My last company had unlimited PTO. I took 14 days. My new company gives 20 defined days. I took all 20. Defined PTO is better.

DART student GoPass is clutch if you go to UTD or UNT Dallas. No reason to pay for parking.

Federal jobs with DFW locality pay are underrated. A GS-12 in DFW is ~$90K. Add FERS pension + TSP match + FEHB and the effective comp is $115K+.

These numbers look good on paper but response times are still 45+ minutes for non-emergency calls in South Dallas. Staffing matters.

Open Path Collective therapists in DFW are legit. I found mine through there and she's been incredible. $60/session.

The 4-year SOL in Texas is your biggest weapon. If a collector is suing on a 5-year-old debt, file a SOL defense. Case dismissed.

DVOA is the best predictor available and nobody outside of hardcore analytics fans knows what it is. Football Outsiders has been doing incredible work for 20 years with a fraction of ESPN's audience.