Things I wish I knew before moving to Rowlett
Moved here two years ago. Love it. But there are things nobody warned me about. The property taxes are aggressive.
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Things I wish I knew before moving to Rowlett
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The most underrated anime that nobody watches: Deep cuts that deserve your time
Everyone knows the big names. Here are the anime that hardcore fans love but casual viewers have never heard of. Ping Pong the Animation (11 episodes, 2014, dir.
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The most underrated anime that nobody watches: Deep cuts that deserve your time
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4Dallas (DFW) to Beaumont (BPT) Flight Schedule - flyteam.jpnews.google.com
Dallas (DFW) to Beaumont (BPT) Flight Schedule flyteam.jp --- What would you add to this?
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Dallas (DFW) to Beaumont (BPT) Flight Schedule - flyteam.jp
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4Best affordable areas that aren't sketchy?
Looking for a new apartment or maybe renting a house. Budget is around $1,200-1,400 for a 1BR or small 2BR. I know that's tight. I'm not expecting luxury.
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Best affordable areas that aren't sketchy?
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5Catalytic converter thefts spiking in Richardson — 7 reports this week alone
Richardson PD confirmed 7 catalytic converter thefts reported this week, mostly in apartments along Campbell Road.
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Catalytic converter thefts spiking in Richardson — 7 reports this week alone
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0The Kimbell in Fort Worth is one of the best art museums in the COUNTRY and half of Dallas doesn't even know it exists
I'm going to say something that might start a fight: The Fort Worth Cultural District is better than anything on the Dallas side. Come at me. The Kimbell Art Museum has Michelangelo. Caravaggio.
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The Kimbell in Fort Worth is one of the best art museums in the COUNTRY and half of Dallas...
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0Broadband and internet comparison in DFW: Who has the best service?
Internet in DFW varies wildly by address. Here's the honest comparison. Major providers: AT&T Fiber: - Speeds: 300 Mbps to 5 Gbps - Price: $55-180/month - Availability: expanding in DFW but not...
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Broadband and internet comparison in DFW: Who has the best service?
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0Attack on Titan's ending explained: Why it works better than people think
Attack on Titan's ending divided the fanbase more than any anime in history. As someone who has re-read the final chapters three times, I want to make the case that the ending works.
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Attack on Titan's ending explained: Why it works better than people think
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5State Fair of Texas 2026: Everything you need to know before you go
The State Fair runs September 25 - November 1, 2026 at Fair Park in Dallas. Here's the complete guide. Basics: - Hours: 10am-9pm (10pm Fri-Sat) - General admission: $20 adult, $14 seniors/kids.
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State Fair of Texas 2026: Everything you need to know before you go
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0The Rowlett time capsule — what was life like here in 1996, 2006, 2016?
Rowlett has changed enormously in 30 years. Here's what the city looked and felt like at three points in recent history.
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The Rowlett time capsule — what was life like here in 1996, 2006, 2016?
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7Fake job scams targeting DFW: The warning signs and how to verify real opportunities
Job scams are spiking in DFW as the market tightens. The FTC reported $508 million lost to job scams nationally in 2023, up 116% from 2020. Red flags: Unsolicited job offers via text or DM.
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Fake job scams targeting DFW: The warning signs and how to verify real opportunities
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0DFW influencer marketing scams: When the "collaboration" is actually theft
Small business owners in DFW are getting burned by fake influencers demanding free products and services. Here's the playbook and how to protect yourself.
Tea & Receipts
DFW influencer marketing scams: When the "collaboration" is actually theft
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0What's a local restaurant that's been around forever and still slaps?
Every city has those spots that have been open for 20-30+ years. No rebranding, no Instagram presence, same menu since the Reagan administration. And somehow they're still packed every weekend.
Food & Restaurants
What's a local restaurant that's been around forever and still slaps?
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5What's actually hiring around here that pays decent?
I've been applying for weeks. All the Indeed postings are either scams, ghost listings that have been up for 6 months, or they want 5 years of experience for $18/hour. I don't have a degree.
Jobs & Gigs
What's actually hiring around here that pays decent?
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5DFW Valorant scene is actually growing and I'm here for it
Been going to local Valorant tournaments at various venues around DFW and the scene is way bigger than I thought.
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DFW Valorant scene is actually growing and I'm here for it
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0Is now actually a good time to buy in Texas?
Interest rates are still elevated. Prices haven't really come down. Insurance costs are through the roof — literally, because of all the hail and storm claims. But rent keeps going up too.
Housing & Apartments
Is now actually a good time to buy in Texas?
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5Texas drivers... let's talk about it
I've driven in a lot of states. Texas is on another level. Nobody uses turn signals. Everybody tailgates. Pickup trucks doing 90 in the right lane.
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Texas drivers... let's talk about it
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6Karaoke spots in DFW: Where to embarrass yourself properly
Sometimes you need to sing "Don't Stop Believin'" at full volume to strangers. DFW has you covered. Open mic karaoke: - Round-Up Saloon (Cedar Springs) — legendary karaoke nights.
Nightlife & Dating
Karaoke spots in DFW: Where to embarrass yourself properly
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0DFW toll road survival guide: How NTTA works and how to save money
If you're new to DFW, the toll system will confuse and bankrupt you if you're not careful. Here's everything you need to know. How NTTA tolls work: - TollTag = electronic transponder. Cheapest rates.
Cars & Commuting
DFW toll road survival guide: How NTTA works and how to save money
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0The best movie trilogies of all time: Definitive ranking with no recency bias
Every film discussion eventually circles back to this debate. Here is the definitive ranking with reasoning.
Movies
The best movie trilogies of all time: Definitive ranking with no recency bias
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5Best affordable areas that aren't sketchy?
Looking for a new apartment or maybe renting a house. Budget is around $1,200-1,400 for a 1BR or small 2BR. I know that's tight. I'm not expecting luxury.
Housing & Apartments
Best affordable areas that aren't sketchy?
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5HEB vs Kroger vs Walmart: where do you actually shop?
I know HEB is the correct answer on the internet. But I want to know what people actually do week to week. I end up at Kroger because it's closest to me.
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HEB vs Kroger vs Walmart: where do you actually shop?
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5Brisket snobs are killing BBQ culture
BBQ is supposed to be fun. Community. Gathering around a pit with a beer and eating good food.
Food & Restaurants
Brisket snobs are killing BBQ culture
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5Side hustles that actually work in a Texas city
I need extra income. Not passive income guru stuff. Not dropshipping. Not "invest in real estate with no money down." Real things that real people are doing to make extra money.
Jobs & Gigs
Side hustles that actually work in a Texas city
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5New AI model dropped — first impressions of Claude 4 Opus and GPT-5
Anthropic released Claude 4 Opus last month and OpenAI followed with GPT-5 two weeks later.
AI & Machine Learning
New AI model dropped — first impressions of Claude 4 Opus and GPT-5
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5HOA sent me a violation for my trash can being visible. I'm done.
Got a letter from my HOA. Violation: "trash receptacle visible from the street." My trash can was next to my garage. Not in the yard. Not on the sidewalk. NEXT TO MY GARAGE on the side of my house.
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HOA sent me a violation for my trash can being visible. I'm done.
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