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An oil change place on Harry Hines tried to tell me my transmission fluid was "critical" and needed a $400 flush. I had it changed 6 months prior. They showed me someone else's fluid sample. Walked out.

Midnight Yell at A&M is the most unique tradition in all of college football. 30,000 people in Kyle Field at midnight the night before a game practicing yells. It is surreal.

McGuire is the most authentic coach in college football. He is not performing. He genuinely loves Lubbock and Texas Tech. That energy is contagious with recruits.

I went to my first Stars game last year knowing nothing about hockey. It's now my favorite live sport. The speed is insane.

Filed for homestead the day after closing on my house in McKinney. Saves me $1,400/year. The application is one page.

The authorized user trick boosted my score 47 points in one month. My mom added me to her 15-year-old Amex with a $20K limit. Instant credit history and low utilization.

Deep Ellum Art Walk on First Fridays is one of the best free things in Dallas. The energy on those nights is electric.

The goal celebration problem alone is enough to scrap it. Football is about moments. VAR has turned the best moment in the sport into a nervous wait for a screen check.

Jimmy Johnson built that dynasty from scratch. Landry is the icon but Jimmy's 4-year run is the most impressive coaching stretch in Cowboys history.

Village Baking Co croissants are a religious experience. Saturday morning, fresh from the oven. Move to France not required.

DFW has better food than New York City when you factor in price, portion size, and variety. I will absolutely die on this hill. Korean in Carrollton, Vietnamese in Garland, BBQ everywhere, Tex-Mex as a baseline. And you can eat world-class food here for under $15.

Joe T Garcia's patio on a spring evening is one of the best dining experiences in all of Texas. The food is secondary to the vibe and that's okay.

Won a tow hearing at JP court in Dallas County. The lot had undersized signs that didn't meet the 18"x24" requirement. Got my $325 back plus $500 in damages.

Negotiating is the key nobody talks about. I got my 2-month penalty reduced to 1 month because the complex had 15% vacancy. They'd rather get a month from me and re-rent than fight.

This happened to my sister in McKinney. She lost $3,200. The house was actually for sale with Keller Williams and had never been a rental.

Took the Stop the Bleed course at Parkland. Free, 90 minutes, and I genuinely believe it could save a life. They teach tourniquet application and wound packing.

Taste of Addison is underrated. Addison Circle Park is a great venue, the restaurant selection is solid, and the live music lineup is always good.

Ran my zip code when we were house hunting in Plano. Very useful tool. Found 3 registered offenders within a mile of one house we were considering.

DFW REIA monthly meetings are excellent for anyone interested in real estate investing. Mix of beginners and experienced investors. Networking is valuable.

A wedding photographer in Fort Worth took $3,000 from my sister and ghosted 2 weeks before the wedding. Filed a chargeback with Chase — full refund in 30 days.

Happiest Hour during playoffs is ELECTRIC. Better energy than some actual games.

Data center construction in DFW is insane right now. Electricians working on the Allen data center corridor are making $85-100K with overtime. 60-hour weeks but the money is there.

Sent a certified letter for a sewage backup in our Garland apartment. Landlord fixed it within 5 days. Before the letter, they ignored 3 phone calls over 2 weeks.

Removing the MGU-H is the biggest change. That component alone was responsible for Mercedes dominance from 2014-2021. Without it, the engine competition resets.

21/25. Missing the Grapevine Railroad, FC Dallas game, Possum Kingdom, and Reunion Tower. Saving Reunion Tower for a date.

Times Ten Cellars wine tastings are low-key the best 40+ social scene in Dallas. Thursday nights especially.