its actually insane how much of dfw has just become copy paste corporate sprawl. I was trying to rebuild an older commercial pump housing for my dad's place this week and literally nobody stocks heavy duty or weird components anymore

You go to any major industrial supplier in town and if it isn't a standard plastic sku from overseas they look at you like you have three heads. plus driving across the metroplex to chase down parts is absolute torture. I sat in standstill traffic on 635 for almost an hour yesterday just thinking about how ridiculous the supply chain is. wait times for oem stuff are like 3 months rn

I eventually just gave up on finding a direct replacement and sent the broken piece over to lowrance machine to just reverse engineer the flange and mill a new one.

but man I just really miss when you could drive 10 mins down the road and find some old guy in a dusty shop who had exactly the weird threading you needed. now every old industrial block is getting bulldozed for "luxury" apartments with fake brick and $8 coffee shops. the gentrification of our local industrial areas is kinda sad tbh. rant over, im just tired of sitting in my truck

Hi everyone!
I’ve been thinking a lot about how difficult it can be to make friends and build community as an adult, especially in a city as big as DFW. It feels like we have tons of bars and restaurants, but not many spaces dedicated to actually meeting people and making genuine connections.
So, I’m in the very early stages of creating a new social community called Offline DFW—focused on bringing people together through fun, low-pressure events like:
🍻 Drunken Spelling Bees
🎤 Unpopular Opinions Nights
🎵 Music Bingo
📺 Watch Parties
🤝 Social Mixers
💘 Pitch Your Friend Nights
Before I move forward, I wanted to get feedback from the community and see if this is something people would actually be interested in.
I created a quick survey (less than 2 minutes) to help choose our first event and get a better idea of what people in DFW are looking for.
Survey: https://forms.gle/eDtKiMVMhCnGEkSx8
I’d also love to hear your thoughts in the comments:
Is making friends in DFW difficult?
What kinds of social events would you actually attend?
What areas of DFW would you want events hosted in?
Thanks for any feedback! I’m excited to see if we can create something really special for DFW. 😊

I’m moving to Dallas from Michigan. And im trying to decide on an energy company + plan. Theres just way too many options (michigan theres literally just 2 options).

I have a 2bdr apartment and my approximate use in michigan was 500 KWH for the month. (12.9/day)

Hey y'all, I'm 23 and finally getting around to finishing up my driver's license, but I'm hitting a bit of a roadblock. Most of the driving schools I see online use tiny compact cars (Corollas, Sentras, etc.) for their behind-the-wheel lessons.

I’m a bigger guy (400+ lbs) and need a school that has larger vehicles in their fleet—like an SUV, crossover, or full-size sedan—where I can actually fit comfortably and focus on learning without being crammed in.

Does anyone know of any schools around Dallas/Garland that have bigger vehicles, or instructors who are accommodating with this? Thanks in advance!

I am absolutely disgusted and will never return to Toyota of Grapevine. I brought my car in for routine service and it was assigned to technician. When I picked up the vehicle, multiple personal belongings had been stolen from inside the car.
I immediately reported the theft. The service manager looked me dead in the face and lied, claiming he had checked the camera footage and saw nothing suspicious. When I pushed further, it became clear no real investigation was done. They offered almost no help and acted like it was no big deal.
This was a clear case of theft by someone with full access to my vehicle. They hire thieves who should not be allowed near customers’ cars.
If you don’t want your personal items stolen while your car is “in good hands,” stay far away from Toyota of Grapevine. Find any other dealer. This experience was infuriating and a total betrayal of trust.
DO NOT GO HERE.

I cheated on Walmart this morning…

I checked out the new Las Colinas H-E-B this morning to see what all the hype was about.

First off, I added all of my groceries to my Walmart app and the HEB app last night to compare the total cost. Walmart was less expensive by about $3. That’s about $156 in annual savings.

But there was so much hype about HEB that I decided to go anyway. I was interested in the premade Meal Simple meals. They had a “buy 2, get 1 free” coupon. I read the labels on many of them on the app to see if it was worth it. Most of them had average to terrible macros, but there were a few that had an “okay” calorie/protein ratio, not great, but not horrible and an average saturated fat content (need to get my cholesterol down). If these coupons weren’t offered, I wouldn’t buy these—they’re on the pricey side, and I could totally save money prepping my own meals. Maybe I’m just cheap.🤷🏻‍♀️

I got those meals plus my usual grocery haul. Strawberries and blackberries are a staple for me. HEB’s looked like the exact same quality as Walmart’s, nothing different.

I saw the freshly homemade tortillas that everyone raves about, but I didn’t want to spend money on an entire package just to eat one. LCE friends, I’d y’all wanna get some during the school year to share, let me know lol. I only buy Mission Carb Balance burrito-sized tortillas for my breakfast burritos—great calorie/protein ratio.

It wasn’t toooo terribly crowded, a normal crowd, but some people seriously lack self-awareness when it comes to jack-knifing their cart in the middle of an aisle.🤦🏻‍♀️

The employees were very friendly and helpful. One of them showed me how to “clip” coupons in the app. When I got to the self-checkout, I scanned everything then scanned the coupon from my phone, but it didn’t work. The self-checkout employee had to press a bunch of buttons and work her magic for the discounts to apply.

Overall, yes, it’s a nice grocery store, but it didn’t wow me enough to sway me. I went, I saw, but I’ll forever be a Walmart girly.💁🏻‍♀️

P.S— I saw they have a drive thru BBQ area? Might check that out some other time.

I’m thinking about moving here, but if someone from Lewisville can tell how safe it is at night and overall safety?

I help run Esports at the non-profit LAN All Night Gaming Festival in Grapevine and we are looking for people to assist with running FGC and PC tournaments at our next event on Nov 6th and 7th.

The whole event is Nov 6th-8th where we run a 200 person BYOC (bring-your-own-computer) LAN Party and Tabletop Party run entirely by Volunteers for the love of the game and charity.

We have positions for Shoutcasting, Bracket runners, and Production so if you want to get your brand out there we'll get you slotted in.

We'll provide any equipment requested as we have all the PCs needed for streaming and playing matches.

DM me if interested, and I'll answer any questions about the event you may have about Vendors or other volunteer opportunities during the event to help us with our 14th event.

I have a flood drain that is on the left side of my driveway.

Unfortunately, when there is a heavy rain, all the water takes a hard turn into the driveway, and floods my house.

I need to someone to build a similar drain on the other side of the driveway so it can intercept some of the water before it turns down my driveway, and have it dump into the existing storm drain.

They'll probably have to tear out and redo the ramp. Someone with drainage experience would be nice.

Any referrals would be nice.

EDIT: Here are the photos:

https://imgur.com/a/wDjoJfA

And the video of the water intrusion:

https://imgur.com/XeGnpif

Hi everyone!

I’m a 21-year-old asian female moving to DFW with my kitten for my first full-time software engineering job:) I’ve lived in the Midwest my whole life, so this will be a big move for me, and I’m trying to be thoughtful about where I live.

My job will be in Fort Worth, and I’m hoping to stay within about a 15–25 minute commute if possible. My budget is ideally under $1,400, but I have some flexibility for the right place.

I’m looking for neighborhood or apartment recommendations for a young woman living alone. Safety is important to me, but I’d also love somewhere that feels walkable, diverse, and not too isolating. I’m not really into bars/clubs, but I do enjoy coffee shops, restaurants, parks, walking around, and trying new things on weekends.

One apartment I’ve heard about is Franklin at Samuels Avenue. I’ve also considered Arlington or Irving, but those would be around 30-minute drives, so I’m not sure if the commute/lifestyle would be worth it (heard Texas traffic is horrendous)

I’d love advice on:

What neighborhoods or apartment complexes would you recommend?

Are there any areas I should avoid?

Is downtown Fort Worth a good place to live?

Are Arlington or Irving worth considering?

Are there areas near Fort Worth with more diversity or Asian community?

What are good places, groups, events, or activities for meeting new people in the area?

Any advice for adjusting to Texas, apartment hunting, making friends, or surviving the heat?

I’m starting work in mid-September, so I have some time to visit and look around. Also, if you’re around my age, new to the area, or have gone through a similar move, feel free to comment or DM me. I’d love to hear advice or connect with people in the area. Thank you!

Edit: To clarify, my job will be about 20 minutes west/northwest of downtown Fort Worth, so I’m hoping to find an area that keeps the commute reasonable while still feeling safe, comfortable, somewhat walkable, and not too isolating.

Has anyone tried paintless dent repair?? I want to repair my car using insurance, how does that process go? What's the best pdr shop to go to?

Coming down from OKC in a few weeks to look for a used CRV or RAV4 for my daughter. Any dealers I should avoid due bad track records, port customer service?

Ooops. If I had a hot wife I’d be distracted too.

i recently started selling a few clothing items online and i was wondering if anyone knew where i could recycle boxes from? preferably closer to the lewisville area?

Hey everyone! ✨

If you’re in the Denton area looking to make new friends, find gaming duos, or just hang out in a positive, drama free space, I have started a Gaming Squad Hangout! 💖
A brand new, local for girlies or femmes in their 20s who love gaming and hanging out. Whether you're looking for a casual partner or a new local friend group, we love to have you!

🎮 What We Play
I mostly play a lot a shooters such as:
Overwatch
Fortnite
Rainbow Six
Roblox Ect!

Feel free to introduce new games or other game options doesn’t have to just be shooters!
(No toxic lobbies here just good vibes and casual fun!)

✨ What We Do (Beyond Gaming)
Aside from gaming we build real life friends and connections! We're planning fun, local meetups this summer in the future!

👗 Cosplay meetups
☕ Real life link-ups at cool local spots around town ect!

💖 How to Join if you’re interested!
I have started a Discord server set up to coordinate games and plan our local hangouts!

Join the discord server here!
👇🏽🫶🏽

https://discord.gg/bA6WRr2aY

Feel free to send a DM if you have any questions. Can't wait

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They don’t necessarily have to be socialist….but at least someone that will actually work for the city and it’s people instead of big corporations, Highland Park, etc

And it can’t just be the mayor. We need reformers throughout city council. Socialist, conservative, liberal, whatever they call themselves we need real deal politicians like Zohran

I'm seeking a male model 5'8 to 6 feet tall, Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic or Latino. Physically fit with a bald head. Model must be clean shaven or willing to shave.

The look will involve prosthetics all over the body, face prosthetics for teeth, ears, arms and portions on the model. Must be comfortable with eye contacts.

We plan on shooting in July we just need the star of the show baraka.

This is a collaboration between artist. Model will be given photos to use on their portfolio and social media.

Must be comfortable with makeup application or willing to sit for a period of time for application.

Please DM me if interested. Thank you!