James W.
u/oak_cliff_native
Born and raised in Oak Cliff. Know this city inside and out.
Eno's Bishop Arts location has the best vibe of any pizza spot in DFW. Patio + cold beer + wood-fired pizza.
Jokic looking unathletic while being the most dominant player in basketball is my favorite thing in sports. He proves that skill, IQ, and vision can beat raw athleticism.
The cap growing every year is the key insight. A $20M cap hit today is a $15M cap hit in purchasing power in 3 years. Smart GMs exploit that aggressively.
Travel nursing in DFW is still paying $2,000-3,000/week for 13-week contracts in high-demand units. That's $104-156K annualized. Worth considering before committing to staff.
Forwarding address in writing is the step people skip. If you don't provide it, the 30-day clock doesn't start.
Deep Ellum parking is already stressful enough without scammers adding fake tickets to the mix. Report these to DPD.
The promotional split problem cost us 3-4 years of Crawford vs. Spence. By the time they fought, Spence was past his best. We deserved that fight in 2020, not 2023.
Dashcam recommendation is serious. Got rear-ended on 75 near Mockingbird, other driver lied to insurance. Dashcam footage ended the claim in my favor in 24 hours.
The VIN engraving events at DPD substations are great. Free, takes 10 minutes. They also do free bike registration.
Grapevine being the "Christmas Capital of Texas" is not an exaggeration. The entire town transforms. North Pole Express train is amazing for kids.
As a lifelong fan... I think you're right and I hate it.
Reata rooftop in Fort Worth with a Texas margarita at sunset. If you haven't done this, you haven't lived in DFW.
Fort Worth is geographically massive — 350 square miles. That's twice the size of Dallas proper. Patrol coverage is inherently thin.
DART should be free. Revenue from fares is a tiny fraction of the budget. Making it free would double ridership and reduce traffic. Fund it entirely through the sales tax that already supports it.
Happened to us in Plano. Amazon was actually helpful when we reported it. They traced it to a third-party seller who got banned.
Austin people who moved there in 2015 and complain about newcomers in 2026... that's literally what you did. Glass houses.
The Ginger Man is a Dallas institution. 30 years, no TVs, great beer. It's where you go when you want to actually talk to people.
Spartan Race in DFW is a great goal for anyone who's been lifting and running but wants a new challenge. Train for 3 months, do the Sprint (5K). You'll be hooked.
Power just went out in Benbrook. Hail is insane right now, baseball sized.
The Firestone lifetime alignment deal is a must in DFW. Our roads destroy alignment. Pays for itself in 2 visits.
DFW on a Saturday now has SEC, Big 12, and ACC games involving local alumni. The sports bar TV negotiations are going to get heated.
Year 2 is the real test. Klopp built relationships with these players over years. Slot is running on goodwill and novelty. When results dip, that is when we will see if the dressing room is with him.
Mexican Sugar in Plano is the suburban happy hour king. $5 tacos are legit — not tiny either.
Rachio smart sprinkler controller pays for itself in one summer. Auto-skips watering when it rains, follows DFW water restrictions, and my lawn still looks great.
Google Maps is already showing it red. Took Harry Hines instead, added 20 minutes but at least moving.
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