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Elena R.

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

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MoneyPuck at 72%. I'll take those odds but I've been a Stars fan long enough to know better.

3 points

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

8 points

The Nunes losses are the only blemish and those were at 135 against arguably the greatest female fighter ever. At 125, Shevchenko was unbeatable.

17 points

Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters Ethiopian pour-over changed my understanding of what coffee can taste like. It's $6 and worth it.

12 points

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

43 points

The Sacramento court was beautiful. The Indiana court was a crime against humanity. The court design quality needs consistency.

27 points

Had an underground leak I couldn't see. Water bill went from $60 to $340. Filed for the leak adjustment under TAC 24.85 and got the bill reduced to the average of my previous 6 months.

16 points

The funding disparity is the real story here. You get what you pay for in policing.

32 points

Globe Life AC in August is genuinely impressive.

13 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.

12 points

Usyk at 220 lbs outboxing a 270 lb Fury is the purest demonstration that skill beats size in boxing. He made Fury look slow and confused.

9 points

You forgot Denton! College town vibes, most affordable in DFW, great music scene, but commuting to Dallas is 45-60 minutes.

10 points

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas helped my friend get a custody modification for free. They do incredible work for people who can't afford attorneys.

32 points

Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters beans as a gift = you're the friend who gives thoughtful gifts. $15 for a bag that's better than anything at the store.

5 points

As a TCU fan, watching our national championship game roster get raided by Texas and A&M via NIL offers was gut-wrenching. We built something special and money tore it apart.

9 points

Scanner says its a barricaded suspect. Warrant service that went sideways.

4 points

freeCodeCamp + self-discipline got me a junior developer job without spending a dime. It took 8 months of daily work but zero debt.

12 points

GuideStar lets you see the actual IRS 990 filing. You can see exactly how much money goes to programs vs. overhead. Transparency matters.

26 points

The COL math is the real story. My Bay Area friends make $250K but spend $3,500/month on a 1BR. I make $160K and own a house. Who's actually ahead?

24 points

La Calle Doce is my move now for Mexican food. The Veracruz-style seafood is incredible and it's 30% cheaper than Meso Maya.

27 points

Parks Mall security should have parking lot camera footage. APD is probably already pulling it.

20 points

Atmos has been doing a lot of line work in Oak Cliff lately. Construction hitting gas lines is unfortunately common during infrastructure upgrades.

13 points

Parks Mall security should have parking lot camera footage. APD is probably already pulling it.

24 points

Giannis is more impactful in the playoffs. Jokic regular season dominance does not always translate. The 2023 championship run was incredible but the 2024 second-round exit matters too.

5 points

The location adjustment is real though. Got a Google offer: $260K in Mountain View, $210K for DFW remote. Still took the DFW option because the take-home after taxes and housing is higher.

7 points
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