Elena R.

Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters Ethiopian pour-over changed my understanding of what coffee can taste like. It's $6 and worth it.

Parkland financial assistance is incredible if you qualify. They treated my father and the bills were reduced by 90%. See their financial counselors.

Referrals are everything. I got my current job because I met a senior engineer at a DFW React meetup. She referred me 2 months later. Meetups > job boards.

The anti-SLAPP statute in Texas is strong. A landlord in Fort Worth tried to sue a tenant for a Google review. Motion to dismiss filed under TCPA, case tossed, landlord paid attorney fees.

The funding disparity is the real story here. You get what you pay for in policing.

Ford Stadium for ACC games is going to be special. 32,000 fans, beautiful campus, 5 miles from downtown Dallas. Tailgating on the Boulevard is already elite for a smaller venue.

I could see the wreck from the Haskell overpass. At least one car is flipped on its roof. Scary stuff.

Quoc Bao Bakery special combo banh mi for $6 is the best sandwich deal in DFW. Crispy baguette, jalapeños, pate, perfect.

The independent contractor misclassification is rampant in DFW construction. If your "employer" sets your schedule, provides tools, and tells you how to do the work, you're an employee and entitled to overtime.

Crockett Row in Fort Worth is amazing. Walk to Heim BBQ, Avoca Coffee, and everything on Magnolia. $1,200 for a 1BR in that location is a steal.

DPD Open Data is a goldmine if you know SQL or can use a spreadsheet. You can pull custom reports by beat, time, crime type.

Road rage shootings are up 40% nationally since 2020. Source: Everytown. DFW is one of the worst metros for it.

StubHub guarantee is worth the fees. Every time. If the tickets dont work they either replace them or give you a full refund.

The DEC in Deep Ellum is great if you're building something. The entrepreneurship resources and mentorship access justify the cost beyond just a desk.

TWC unemployment takes 3-4 weeks to process. File DAY ONE. I waited a week and that turned into 5 weeks without income. Don't make my mistake.

Aranda is a defensive genius but you could see the writing on the wall. He never looked comfortable as the face of the program. Some guys are meant to be coordinators.

Kobbie Mainoo is the most naturally talented English midfielder since Lampard. His composure at 19 years old in Premier League matches is absurd.

Cell phone tip: call and say "I'm cancelling." They'll transfer you to retention. Retention has authority to waive ETFs, add credits, and offer deals that regular agents can't.

The money spent on body maintenance is the underrated factor. LeBron treats his body like a Formula 1 car. The rest of us treat ours like a 1998 Honda Civic.

Last year's Pecan Lodge booth was serving brisket burnt ends. For 4 taste tickets. That's $4 for what would cost $25 at the restaurant. Best deal of the festival.

Plano Balloon Festival is one of the most family-friendly events in DFW. Hot air balloon glow at night is magical. And it's FREE admission.

Cole Palmer at $47M might be the single best signing in Premier League history relative to output. He has been one of the best players in the league from day one.

The DEC in Deep Ellum is great if you're building something. The entrepreneurship resources and mentorship access justify the cost beyond just a desk.

People keep underestimating O'Malley's takedown defense. Watch the Aldo fight back. He stuffed everything. His hips are elite.

The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is one of the best small museums in the world. Free general admission. Dallas has nothing comparable.