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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.

For anyone on the fence about EV in Rowlett — the math works. I went from $250/month in gas commuting to downtown to about $40/month in electricity. The car payment difference paid for itself.

DART is the most underutilized asset in this list. The ridership at Rowlett station should be 5x what it is. If the downtown area develops with density near the station, it will finally fulfill the promise of transit-oriented development.

shoutout to the authentic thai gyms in DFW that actually bring in trainers from thailand. the technique difference is night and day compared to an american coach who watched youtube videos

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

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

The wood-fired oven is key. If they do proper flatbreads and kebabs with real charcoal flavor, this will be the best restaurant in Rowlett immediately.

Hunan Chinese is the most slept on restaurant in Rowlett. The kung pao chicken actually has real Sichuan peppercorns. Not for people who think Panda Express is spicy.

The dentist on 66 near Chiesa — I know EXACTLY who you're talking about. Same experience. Wanted to do $4K in veneers I didn't need. Got a second opinion and they said my teeth were fine.

Planet Fitness Black Card is worth it purely for the massage chairs. After chasing kids around all day, 20 minutes in the hydromassage bed is therapy.

The DART station in Rowlett changed the game. I ride it to downtown Dallas three days a week. 40 minutes door to door, no traffic, no parking costs.

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

the UFC doesnt want to fix judging because controversial decisions generate more social media engagement and PPV buys for rematches. its a feature not a bug from their perspective

Sapphire Bay is either going to be the best thing that ever happened to Rowlett or a cautionary tale. Right now it's looking like the former. Property values around it have gone straight up.

Real talk right here. No sugarcoating.

Motion-activated sprinkler on our fence line has been the best $40 I've ever spent. Haven't seen a coyote in our yard since we installed it 6 months ago. Before that, weekly.

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

PSA: the May 15 deadline is STRICT. File on May 14 if you have to, but don't miss it. I missed it one year and paid $1,200 more in taxes than I should have. Set a calendar reminder for April 15 to start the process.

Fall sunsets on the lake are the best. October and November — cool enough to be comfortable, clear enough for good color, and the sun angle is low enough to get that golden light for a long time.

the step-drag seems so basic but watch any amateur show and half the fighters are crossing their feet or bringing their feet together. basic fundamentals win fights. the fancy stuff is built on a foundation of boring drills done 10000 times

dutch kickboxing is the most fun to watch because of the aggressive combinations. low kick, hook, cross, low kick combos are devastating and look incredible. if you want to feel like a badass on pads, dutch style is the one

the neck strength from wrestling is the most undertrained and most important physical attribute in combat sports. a strong neck prevents KOs in MMA and prevents neck cranks in BJJ. every martial artist should do wrestling bridges

someone needs to organize a KnowYard DFW MMA watch party. id show up. get a section at a sports bar and rep the community