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NBA League Pass is worth it if you follow a team that is not on national TV regularly. Watching Spurs games to see Wembanyama develop has been my obsession this season.

Check LinkedIn average tenure. If everyone at a company has been there 6-12 months, that tells you everything you need to know.

A single organizing body will never happen because the belts are controlled by corrupt organizations that profit from fragmentation. The WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO will never give up their sanctioning fees.

Uninsured motorist coverage is non-negotiable in Texas. Got rear-ended by an uninsured driver on I-30. UM coverage paid my $8,000 repair bill entirely.

The free lead test from Dallas Water Utilities is worth doing if you're in an older home. Took 2 weeks to get results. Thankfully came back clean.

The Consumer Confidence Report is eye-opening. Found out my water provider in a Denton County subdivision had elevated nitrate levels. Switched to a filtration system.

Metrocare Services is a lifeline for uninsured people. They don't turn anyone away. If you need help and can't afford it, call them.

Ruthie's grilled cheese truck at Klyde Warren Park is my lunch go-to when I work downtown. The tomato soup add-on is mandatory.

Klyde Warren Park free Saturday yoga at 9am is the best free fitness offering in Dallas. Show up, no registration, just a mat and willingness.

DAZN at $20/month is the best value in boxing right now. Almost every weekend has a solid card. The library of past fights is worth the price alone.

Friday Night Lights is not fiction. It is reality. Every Friday in DFW from September to November, 100,000+ people attend high school football games across the metroplex.

First Chinese BBQ duck is incredible. Also try their roast pork belly — crispy skin, $10 a plate.

Catholic schools are the value play. $8,000/year for small classes and strong academics. Not just for Catholic families either.

As a neutral, I hope the rules are enforced fairly. If Everton gets docked points for a minor breach and City walks free from 115 charges, the system is a joke.

Wednesday open mics at DCC are free therapy. Whether you're performing or watching, you leave feeling better.

The M Streets GroupMe has been amazing for real-time alerts. We had a suspicious person reported and identified within 15 minutes.

DART from Plano to downtown is 35 minutes door to door. I read, I nap, I don't deal with traffic. Can't go back to driving.

Parkland pharmacy prices are insanely cheap even at full price. My prescription that costs $180 at CVS is $35 at Parkland.

Red Cross volunteer here. We are accepting donations at the rec center until 8 PM tonight.

The optimal setup of CU for savings/loans + big bank for checking is exactly what I do. Best of both worlds.

Waze toll avoidance is clutch. It adds maybe 5-10 minutes but saves $5-10 per trip.

Google Maps is already showing it red. Took Harry Hines instead, added 20 minutes but at least moving.

DFW Smash community is active and welcoming. Weekly locals at various venues. If you play Smash competitively, there's a scene here.

Real Plano code enforcement drives marked city vehicles and will give you a case number you can verify at cityofplano.com.

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.