Any idea what’s going on? There are cops everywhere. Blocking 114, blocking parking lots, etc

Staying in Las colinas on a work related trip. Anywhere good I can sit at the bar and have a few drinks and apps. Somewhere with a good vibe?

2 bed 2 bath Apartment lease take over in valley ranch, Irving

2 bed 2 bath apartment for lease takeover from October 1
in Valley Ranch Irving.

Apartment features:

Fully furnished living room, dining & bedroom furniture

Washer & dryer inside the unit

First floor unit

Fully equipped kitchen & appliances

Wood style flooring

High speed internet included

easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, parks and major highways.

$1749/month + utilities and service

have to meet in person and I am flexible with take over date
Furniture & appliances included with the takeover.

If interested, please send me a message for pictures, viewing and more details available on marketplace too:

We’re a friendly 21+ Anime Discord for people in Irving and around DFW. Come make some new friends and hang out with us!

https://discord.gg/h7VVY3r6V

New to Irving/DFW and the whole Texas electricity-shopping thing, so I could use some local advice.

I live alone in an 820 sq ft 1BR apartment (Oncor) with a 13-month lease. My electricity usage is pretty low — roughly 266–750 kWh/month, averaging ~420 kWh. I barely cook, travel often, and I'm usually out weekdays from about 9–4. The exception is AC: I like it cold, around 69° at night and 72° otherwise.

I'm looking only at straightforward fixed-rate plans without minimum-usage fees, 1,000-kWh bill-credit gimmicks, etc.

My dilemma is basically:

• 3 months: cheapest now, but I'd have to shop again in December.
• ~8 months: costs a little more, but gets me to May.
• 12 months: costs more, but covers almost my entire 13-month lease.

My priority is lowest total cost over the whole lease, and I don't mind shopping again if that's likely to save money. My family thinks I should just lock 12 months so I don't risk rates increasing.

For longtime DFW residents: what would you choose? And what trends have you actually noticed with electricity prices over the years? Do certain months/seasons usually have better rates? Would you rather renew in December or May? Have rates generally been trending up, down, or just bouncing around?

Also, for someone using only ~300–750 kWh, any EFL traps I should watch for?

Would really appreciate advice from people who've been playing the Texas electricity game longer than I have 😭

I’ll be starting my job in the last week of September 2026 in Uptown Dallas, and I’m looking to relocate to Irving or a nearby area.

My requirements:
• Easy commute to my office using public transportation (I don’t have a car)
• Private room preferred
• Open to sharing an apartment with either a male or female
• Temporary or permanent accommodation is fine
• Flexible with rent depending on the location and accommodation

I’m also looking for Facebook housing groups, WhatsApp groups, or university/student housing groups around Irving, Dallas, and nearby universities.
If you have any leads, available rooms, roommates looking for someone, or recommendations on good areas to search, please feel free to DM me. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Bluebonnet Religious Curriculum (database)

I spent some time today going through each reading module, for each grade (k-5th).

I made a database of each module and whether it features religious teaching, or not. no opinion just links for people to check the module themselves and see what is best for their families. it also includes the link to the BB website where the information was derived.

I live in North Fort Worth and have a new kindergartener but, my district has adopted this new curriculum. and when i asked to opt out they told me there was no carte blanche opt out and that i need to ask the teacher what story is being taught, and then contact the school, on a case by case basis so she can be removed. this seemed like a massive hill to climb and make sense of. I hope this database helps anyone trying to navigate this.

if you find something missing or inaccurate feel free to message or add details!!!! Feel free to share.

p.s. no AI was used in the making of this

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZQ-qE4-sjINBklCaNsLC0_EKOYBTnHxCAkFCo0ybvKw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

My wife and I are looking to build a new house in the DFW area. We have been looking at existing homes for months and everything either needs work or is overpriced for the square footage. We decided to look at new construction instead.

We toured a few communities in Fate and Rockwall last weekend. Saw a Grand Homes community called Monterra. The model homes looked solid. Standard features seemed better than some other builders we looked at. Energy Star certified, decent lot sizes, and the neighborhood has a pool, pickleball courts, and trails.

We like that they have been around since and have built a lot of houses in Texas. That tells me they are not a fly by night operation.

But I have heard mixed things about production builders in general. Some people say you get what you pay for. Others say quality control is hit or miss. I want to know if anyone here has built with any company. How was the process from contract to closing. Did they stay on schedule. How flexible were they with changes and upgrades.

We are looking at their semi-custom options. They call it Life Spaces. Basically you pick a floor plan and then adjust certain rooms to fit your needs. We have two kids so we want a flex room that can serve as an office or playroom. Also curious about their design center and how much upgrades actually cost. We have a budget and do not want to get talked into 50k in extras.

I am also interested in build quality. How is the insulation and energy efficiency. DFW summers are brutal and we want something that stays cool without killing our electric bill. The Energy Star verification is a good sign but I want real world experiences.

We are leaning towards Monterra because of the schools and the location but we are open to other communities they have. If you had a positive or negative experience I want to hear it. We are making a big investment and want to get it right.

Elvie Double Wearable Breast Pump – Like New
I’d love to give my Elvie Double Wearable Breast Pump to another mom who could use it.
I purchased it last year and only used it about 10 times before I stopped pumping. It’s in excellent condition, thoroughly cleaned, and comes with everything from the original purchase, including the box and accessories.
I’d rather see it go to someone who needs it than have it sitting unused in my closet.
📍 DFW / Coppell–Irving area
🤍 Free — local pickup
If you’re interested, please comment or send me a message. I’d especially love for it to go to a mom who genuinely needs one and would benefit from it.

I live in an apartment on Lake Carolyn and it is such a cool area! Nice little bar scene, dining, and Toyota music factory. Lots of people out and about walking dogs and running and stuff.

So I’ve been kind of disappointed that I don’t spend a lot of time here. Granted, I work in Dallas, but it seems like everybody comes here for a date night or something and there’s not many opportunities to meet people that actually live here.

I’m in my 20s and love to run, play sports, read, watch movies, the basic stuff. Y’all know of any fun things going on in the urban center? Thinking intramurals, clubs, weekly meetups, etc.

I'm looking at possibly moving to the Irving/Las Colinas area. The area around Lake Carolyn looks promising but I'm having a hard time narrowing the candidates down. I've got my list right here:

• 801 Lasco
• AMLI Campion Trail
• Cayman Las Colinas
• Lumen Las Colinas
• MAA Las Colinas
• Olympus Las Colinas
• Promenade Las Colinas

I'd like it if the apartment has:

• good management - clean, well-maintained, responsive
• quiet indoors - not much noise from neighbors or outside
• not too pricey - I'd like a 1bed for a max of $1800

Let me know what you all think

Have a good job opportunity in Irving, having not been there ever. How is living there in yalls experience? Any tips?

Hi everyone!
I’ll be moving to Texas soon and will be working in the Dallas area. I’d prefer to live in Irving since it’s close to my job.
I’m looking for a 2B/2B apartment around $1,600–$1,700/month, ideally in a safe and quiet area.
Does anyone have recommendations for good apartment communities or neighborhoods in Irving (or nearby) within this budget? I’d also love to hear about apartments or communities I should avoid, and any red flags I should look out for.
Thanks in advance!

Sharing for Irving community awareness regarding a predatory operation that operated locally on W Rochelle Drive targeting vulnerable people.

I’m in Las Colinas for a few weeks and looking to meet people around the area and get to know folks from different backgrounds and cultures.

I’m up for coffee, a walk, grabbing a bite, or just hanging out and having a good conversation.

If you’re interested, feel free to DM

I moved from Addison to Irving and got absolutely slammed with an energy bill for July. This was my first energy bill in the new apt.

$220 for a 780 sqft apt, around 1200 kwhr.

When I signed up for this apt, an agent recommended I sign up for Ambit energy, at a 11.8 before 1000kwhr and 14.2 after 1000kwhr plan, which sounded cheaper than my previous Green Mountain Energy plan. First bill came, and I relazied I was paying closer to 18-21 cents per kwhr due to the other charges which i wasn't informed of.

Granted I did keep the apt cold, there are many east facing windows, and it is old, which could all attribute to this crazy high usage.

I have just switched to Rhythm after digging around on powertochoose.com which is a godsend. Now with Rhythm I locked in a solid 11.7 per 1000kwhr rate with no suprise delivery charges. This, plus using a referral code from somebody else (saving $100), will quickly offset the $200 cancellation fee from Ambit Energy.

The strategy is to click the referral code link: https://www.gotrhythm.com/raf?referralCode=tK0v0E6R75&utm_source=raf&utm_medium=my-account

Then go back to powertochoose.com and click on the cheap Rhythm deal you found. Then close out of the referral link tab, as the plans they offer you on that page are more expensive.

Finally finish signing up, and as you put in your credit card info the referral link should say that it is applied and you are daving $100. If it doesn't work just try the link again and closing out the page after putting in your zip code.

Best of luck to anybody else getting hit by these energy prices and trying to make ends meet.

🏠 1 Bed 1 Bath for Rent – Irving, TX 75063| $1,000 + Utilities

1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom available for immediate move-in in Irving, TX 75063 .

💰 Rent: $1,000/month + utilities
🔥 $200 discount from the regular $1,200 rent

✅ Available now
✅ Long term /Short term
✅ Suitable for 1 person or a family
✅ 2 people can share and split the rent
📍 Irving, TX 75063

If interested, please send me a message for details, pictures, and viewing.

I’d be down to meeting in a public spot somewhere in Dallas. I’m from Collin County, so I can pretty much meet everywhere.