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If you've been receiving Amazon packages you didn't order, you're likely a target of a "brushing scam." What is brushing?
After the recent hail storms, unlicensed "storm chasers" are going door-to-door in Frisco, Prosper, Celina, and Allen offering free roof inspections.
If you parked in Deep Ellum recently and found an official-looking parking ticket on your windshield with a QR code to "pay your fine" — it's a scam.
A sophisticated rental scam is targeting DFW renters. Scammers are listing REAL houses for rent that they don't own, collecting deposits and first month's rent, then vanishing.
Getting reports of a car sale scam hitting DFW Facebook Marketplace hard right now.
Multiple Plano residents are reporting people in official-looking uniforms going door-to-door claiming to be city code enforcement.
A chain-reaction pileup on I-30 westbound just past the Haskell exit has traffic at a complete standstill. Initial reports say 8+ vehicles are involved.
A significant natural gas leak has been reported in the 400 block of West Davis Street in Oak Cliff. Atmos Energy crews are on scene.
Garland PD is investigating a road rage shooting that occurred on I-635 near the Jupiter Road exit around 5:45 PM.
DFW Airport has suspended all ground operations due to lightning in the area. No planes are taking off or landing.
Dallas Fire-Rescue is battling a 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex in the 9800 block of Forest Lane.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-year-old girl last seen in the Parks Mall area of Arlington.
A major water main break at the intersection of Lemmon Ave and Inwood Rd is flooding the roadway. Dallas Water Utilities crews are on scene.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Tarrant County until 7:45 PM.
Dallas PD has blocked off a section of Greenville Ave between Belmont and Prospect. Multiple units on scene.
Multiple vehicle accident reported on I-35E northbound near the Oak Lawn exit. Dallas PD and DFR are on scene. At least 3 vehicles involved.
AT&T Fiber availability in DFW is expanding rapidly. Here's the current status and what's coming.
The DFW tech job market is competitive. Here's what's actually working. Where DFW tech jobs are posted: - LinkedIn — still the #1 source for DFW tech jobs. Optimize your profile for DFW keywords.
Working from home in DFW has unique considerations. Here's the tech setup guide. Internet (most important): - See broadband comparison post. AT&T Fiber if available, Spectrum otherwise.
If WFH is driving you crazy, here are DFW's coworking options. Premium: - WeWork (Uptown, Legacy West, Downtown Dallas, Fort Worth) — $350-700/month for dedicated desk. Hot desk: $250-350/month.
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...
DFW has a strong tech meetup scene. Here's where to connect. General tech: - DFW Tech Happy Hour — monthly, rotating locations. No agenda, just networking.
DFW's gaming community is bigger than you think. LAN events: - QuakeCon (Dallas) — THE premier PC gaming event. Thousands of attendees. BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer). Source: quakecon.org.
I went through a bootcamp in DFW and now work as a developer. Here's the honest breakdown. In-person/hybrid DFW bootcamps: - Tech Elevator (Dallas) — 14-week full-stack (Java or C#). $15,500.
Based on Glassdoor reviews, Blind posts, and personal experience in DFW tech. Tier 1 — Best of DFW tech: - Capital One (Plano) — Glassdoor 4.0. Strong engineering culture, good pay, flexible hybrid.
DFW is quietly one of the biggest tech hubs in the country. Here's the landscape. Major tech employers in DFW: - Texas Instruments (Dallas) — HQ. Semiconductor giant. 30,000+ DFW employees.
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