James W.

The late-night food thing is real. We drove to Rockwall for dinner at 9:30 last Friday because everything on Main Street was already closed. This is the one area where Rowlett needs to improve.

The answer changes depending on which part of Dallas-Fort Worth you're in.

Does anyone know if there's an update on this? Asking for my neighborhood.

This is going to be a heated thread and I'm here for every second of it.

This hits different if you've been in DFW for 10+ years.

Interesting timing on this. I was just talking about it with my neighbors.

finding a good manager in DFW boxing is the hardest part. there are a few legit ones but there are also sharks who will take 33% of your purse and do nothing for you. get references from other fighters before signing anything

wrestling 2x/week absolutely destroyed my body for the first month. the pace is so much more intense than BJJ. but after my body adapted my cardio and toughness went through the roof

Following this thread. Want to see what other locals think.

Whatever you do, avoid LawnStarz. They did my yard for two months, raised the price by $15 without notice, and when I pushed back they ghosted. Total waste of time.

Don't forget the trail connection being built from Community Park to the Rowlett Creek Greenbelt. That's going to be a great addition for runners and cyclists. Should be done by fall.

heavy bag is the most underrated training tool. people want the excitement of sparring and pad work but the bag is where you build the foundation. 500 kicks on the bag translates to confidence in sparring because your body knows the technique

The apartment complex on 66 had a LOT of opposition at the public hearing. Traffic on 66 east of Dalrock is already heavy. Adding 280+ units with only one entrance/exit onto 66 is going to be rough.

Moved here last month and this is incredibly helpful. Thank you.

Real talk right here. No sugarcoating.

Following this thread. Want to see what other locals think.

Walmart pickup has changed my life as a mom of 3. I order at 10pm, pull into the parking spot at 8am, and they load my trunk. No dragging kids through the store. Free with Walmart+.

Hunan Chinese on Lakeview is criminally underrated. I work in Richardson and will drive past four Chinese restaurants to eat here. The ma po tofu has real Sichuan peppercorns.

the note-taking advice is essential. i used to go to seminars and think id remember everything. i never did. now i take notes on my phone between drilling sets and review them before my next class. retention went from 10% to 70%

Interesting development. Want to see how this plays out.

I work for NTMWD and want to add context: the Corps of Engineers and NTMWD actively manage lake levels. When heavy rain is forecast, we lower the lake proactively to create flood storage capacity. The 2015 event was exceptional because of cumulative rainfall over months.

the callout after was perfect theater. that matchup HAS to happen. book it for the end of year card. both guys are at their peak right now

hottest take: if your coach kicks you out for visiting another gym, that coach is insecure about what they are teaching. the best coaches ENCOURAGE cross training because they know it makes their students better

Homestead exemption is free money. File it the day after you close. I waited 6 months and missed a quarter of savings. Go to dcad.org — takes 10 minutes online.

Electrify America in Garland is unreliable. Last 3 times I tried, at least 2 stalls were out of order. Check PlugShare before you drive there or you'll waste a trip.

This hits different if you've been in DFW for 10+ years.