Elena R.

The NTMWD wholesale rate increases are the main driver and there's nothing the city can do about it. Every NTMWD member city is dealing with the same thing. At least Rowlett is transparent about breaking out the wholesale cost vs city cost on the bill.

Just a reminder to lock your back gates too. These scoping visits are usually checking the front while a partner checks the back. Make sure your side and back gates are locked.

Ten years later and driving down Dalrock near the path still hits different. The homes are new and beautiful. But if you were here that night, you see what used to be there. You never forget.

The Kroger fuel points hack is real. I buy Amazon gift cards during 4x fuel point events, get 1,000 points, and fill up for $1.50/gallon. It's basically free gas.

We bought in Liberty Grove specifically because we got a 4BR house with a big backyard for $340K. In Waterview that same money gets you a 3BR with a postage stamp yard. For kids who want to run around outside, lot size matters.

My family lost everything that night. Every photo, every piece of furniture, every kid's toy. The only thing standing was the garage slab. We rebuilt on the same lot because our neighbors showed up the next morning and said they were not letting us leave.

Wind off the lake is no joke. I lost a patio umbrella the first week after moving to Waterview. It sailed two yards over. Get the ones with the heavy base.

The events scene in Houston keeps getting better.

There is a mobile mechanic named David who works the Rowlett/Rockwall area. He comes to your house and does the work in your driveway. Did my brakes and an oil change for $200 total labor. Found him on the Rowlett Nextdoor app.

Estate sales are the real secret. EstateSales.net shows photos and item lists before the sale. I scope it out Thursday night, pick my targets, and show up early Saturday.

Can someone from the north side weigh in? Curious if it's the same up there.

Property taxes alone make this a crucial conversation for Texas.

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

For people who complain about taxes — compare Rowlett's rate to Rockwall or Sachse. We're actually competitive. And we have lake access, DART, and PGBT. The value is there.

This is why I check this community daily. Information saves lives.

The crystal lagoon delay is concerning. That was supposed to be the headline attraction and it keeps getting pushed back. I hope they deliver but my expectations are tempered.

The water rate increase is frustrating but it's NTMWD driving it, not the city. Everyone on NTMWD water is dealing with the same increases — Plano, Allen, Richardson, all of them.

The city council angle on this is worth watching.

I live in Bayside and we had someone knocking on doors last week asking about "lawn care services." No truck, no equipment, no flyers. My wife did not answer the door and watched through the window — the guy walked to the next house, looked in the garage window, and left.

The birria truck on weekends is incredible. My wife and I discovered it by accident when we were getting gas. The consomme for dipping is rich and perfectly spiced. Get there before 2 PM because the line gets long.

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

Lakeview Pkwy at 5:30 PM is a nightmare. I take Dalrock to Chiesa as a cut-through to avoid it entirely. Not much faster but at least you are moving.

Rent in Dallas-Fort Worth has gotten insane. Good topic to discuss.

Living in Dallas-Fort Worth gives you a different lens on this. Appreciate the thread.

This is why I check this community daily. Information saves lives.

Dallas-Fort Worth sports fans don't play around. We take this seriously.