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First-time buyers in Dallas-Fort Worth need to see this thread.

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

the journeyman system in boxing is one of the weirdest things in all of sports. guys whose literal job is to fly to a different city every few weeks and lose. they have losing records by design because promoters bring them in to pad their prospects records. its a whole ecosystem

First-time buyers are in a tough spot. This thread is important.

Real fans know the deal. Let's hear the takes.

The 2015 tornado rebuilt homes are actually some of the nicest in the city now. Modern construction, better insulation, newer everything. Look for them specifically.

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

Private tutoring recommendation: Mrs. Chen tutors high school math (algebra through calculus) and she's incredible. My son went from a C to an A in pre-cal. She lives in Waterview and does both in-home and online sessions. DM me for her info.

The Nextdoor app for Rowlett has a whole thread on lawn care recommendations. Sort by most recent because some of the older recommendations are for guys who have since retired or moved.

my BJJ coach finally added a wrestling class last year after half the team begged for it. attendance is through the roof. every BJJ gym in DFW should have at least one wrestling class on the schedule

Fish City happy hour is one of the best deals in the eastern suburbs. Discounted drinks plus those fish tacos for like $8.

my gym does pad work + sparring every class and almost no dedicated bag work. i think we need more bag rounds because newer students dont get enough repetitions before being thrown into sparring

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

Paddle Point parking upgrades are desperately needed. On a nice Saturday you literally cannot find a spot after 10 AM. I've seen people parked on the grass and along the road.

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

im going to push back slightly. theres a difference between visiting open mats (totally fine) and training regularly at a rival competition team while still representing your home gym at tournaments. the second one is genuinely complicated

First-time buyers in Dallas-Fort Worth need to see this thread.

The flood zone warning is critical. My neighbor's house flooded in 2018. Not in a flood zone on the map. But water doesn't read maps. If you're near the creek or lake, get flood insurance regardless. It's $800/year for peace of mind.

Aldi is worth the 10-minute drive to Garland if you're feeding a family. The savings add up to $80-100/month on groceries. I do Aldi for 80% of my list and Kroger for the rest.

USA Wrestling tournaments in Texas have gotten significantly bigger. the last state championship had record participation. the sport is growing at every level

DFW is spoiled for seminars. in one year ive attended seminars with ADCC medalists, IBJJF world champions, and a Danaher Death Squad member. all within 30 minutes of my house. try doing that in a small town

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

as someone who was at a watch party in Dallas — the bar went absolutely insane. people who dont even watch MMA were losing their minds. thats the power of a great KO

Got flood insurance through NFIP for our home in the 500-year zone (Zone X). $480/year. For peace of mind on a $400K home near the lake, it's a no-brainer.

The Pecan Grove to Community Park trail connector is perfect for running. Flat, shaded, never crowded. I do the out-and-back three mornings a week.

Property taxes alone make this a crucial conversation for Texas.