James W.

GGG won the first fight. The draw was a robbery. I will never let this go. Canelo's 160-pound legacy is tainted.

Family of 4 "comfortable" at $152K combined — that sounds right. DFW is affordable compared to coasts but it's not cheap for families.

Town Hearth is worth every penny even at full price. At $55 it's a no-brainer.

The May 15 deadline is critical. Miss it and you're stuck with whatever they say. Put it in your phone right now.

AT&T pension + tech salary is an underrated combo. The company has issues but that defined benefit retirement plan is worth $500K+ over a career.

3.4% unemployment means if you're unemployed in DFW and willing to work, you can find something within 2-3 weeks. The market is tight.

The Firestone lifetime alignment deal is a must in DFW. Our roads destroy alignment. Pays for itself in 2 visits.

Women Who Code DFW is excellent. Supportive community, real mentorship, and events that are actually useful, not just performative.

Gold's Gym Mockingbird is the best lifting gym in Dallas. Real equipment, serious atmosphere, fair price. Dallas-born brand too.

Important reminder: harassing registered offenders is illegal and counterproductive. The system exists for awareness, not vigilante action.

Carpet depreciation is the move. My complex tried to charge $1,200 for carpet replacement. I showed them the IRS depreciation schedule (carpet is 5-year property) and the carpet was 7 years old. Charge dropped to $0.

Plano campus cafeteria food is surprisingly good. $6-8 lunches that are better than most restaurants nearby.

The brand bias is real. The Cowboys have been ranked top-10 in preseason rankings for years despite not winning a playoff game. The name sells.

AirTag in the car is cheap insurance. Friend's stolen Kia was recovered in 4 hours because of an AirTag under the back seat.

City rec leagues are the best value. $75 for a full season of basketball through Plano Parks & Rec. Can't beat it.

Court record searches are free and public. I found 14 lawsuits against my prospective landlord before signing the lease. Nope.

The US-380 widening project in Collin County will be the subject of archaeological study in the year 3000.

CityDoc on Greenville Ave is my go-to for urgent care. In and out in 45 minutes with a prescription. $35 copay with my insurance.

You're going to start a war with the Maple Leaf Diner crowd but I agree. The Instagram aesthetic masks average food.

AT&T is where senior engineers go for WLB. The pay isn't top of market but 35-hour weeks with full benefits and pension is hard to beat if you're past the grind phase.

You're going to start a war with the Maple Leaf Diner crowd but I agree. The Instagram aesthetic masks average food.

Data Analyst, American Airlines (Fort Worth HQ). 2 YOE. $72K base + flight benefits. The flight perks alone are worth $10K+/year if you use them.

The combine is a fitness test, not a football test. The fastest 40-yard dash times correlate with nothing on the field. Stop drafting track athletes.

Com Tam Thuan Kieu broken rice plate is comfort food at its finest. The fish sauce is the secret. $11 for a massive plate.

Murray Street before 9 AM on a weekday is great for work. After that it gets Deep Ellum loud.