James W.

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.

The no state income tax on capital gains is a massive wealth-building advantage. If you're selling stocks or real estate in Texas, you keep more of the gain.

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

Happened to us in Plano. Amazon was actually helpful when we reported it. They traced it to a third-party seller who got banned.

Adding to this: the Dallas County law library has free divorce packet templates. 600 Commerce St, 2nd floor. The librarians will walk you through the forms.

Got my dashcam after someone brake-checked me on 30 near Arlington. $80 investment that provides evidence and peace of mind.

If you're self-employed in DFW, healthcare.gov marketplace plans are your best option. Filter by network — make sure your preferred hospital system is included.

Oliveira submitting Tsarukyan in round 1 got completely overshadowed by everything else on that card. That was a massive upset.

Hard agree. Some venues need to stay a little rough. That's where the soul lives.

Real estate photography in DFW is booming. Agents need photos for every listing. $200/shoot, 3 shoots on a Saturday = $600. All you need is a camera and a wide-angle lens.

College student tutors from UTD are the best value. My daughter's UTD tutor charges $25/hr for AP Physics and actually makes it understandable.

Plano ISD gets overlooked because it's "old suburbs" but Plano West and Plano Senior are still top-tier. And the homes are $100K cheaper than Frisco.

DORBA does incredible volunteer trail maintenance. They built and maintain most of the DFW mountain bike trails. Support them with membership.

TCU tailgating is the best-kept secret in Texas. Fort Worth does not get the respect it deserves as a college football town. Amon Carter on a Saturday afternoon is pure joy.

If you MUST buy from someone directly, do the transfer through the official Ticketmaster app. That way its in your account, not a screenshot.

Plano Library makerspace has a laser cutter you can use for FREE after a training session. I've made custom gifts, signs, all kinds of stuff.

Trends matter more than snapshots. A neighborhood that went from 50 to 30 violent crimes is headed the right direction even if 30 seems high.

My honest advice: set a deadline. "We do long distance for X months and then one of us moves." Open-ended long distance is what kills it.

Y'all are making me regret not buying tickets. Is there a way to get notified when Kessler drops new shows?