r/askdfw

Hey! I'm a Black 29F looking to relocate to the DFW area from South Florida for my job as a healthcare professional. I am looking to live in an area that's walkable distance to workout classes, coffee shops, boutiques/stores, and some restaurants/bars. I'd also like a grocery store nearby (preferably no more than 15 minutes away). I enjoy Jazz/R&B nights, spoken word, walking to get fresh air, etc. What area(s) do you recommend?

If you have any apartment recommendations, I'd greatly appreciate them! I'd like my total monthly to be within $2500, but could expand, if needed ($3k/mo max). I prefer indoor/hotel style apartments with great amenities and 24hr concierge service. A high-rise with a nice view would also be nice!

I'd also love any tips on groups to get plugged into to meet new people!

Thank you in advance for your tips! God bless ❤️

Hello guys I’m going to Dallas for the first time and I would like to know what fun stuff do in Dallas. I’m going in a group of 5 where four people from age 20 and above and one that is under 18.

We are already going to Lego land if it helps

And for food we can see what can we find

My tags were expired due to an NTTA block. After I pay $1700 for the down-payment, my car will be eligible for renewal.

I already got the inspection a month ago because I thought i would have it done in May. However, after new hire orientation at my new full time job, it was a 2 week wait before I actually started.

Any more fees I need to worry about? Its been unregistered for a year almost, but I've seen some cars with expired tags since 2021 and earlier around here.

Hello!

I’m going to be traveling soon and I’m looking for a small, point and shoot, digital camera I can take with me. I know a little bit about cameras as I enjoy it as a minor hobby, but I’m by no means a professional and by no means have in depth knowledge.

Examples of cameras I’ve been recommended include the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS8, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, and the Kodak PIXPRO FZ54-BK. I know I could order them online, but I’d like to go to a store so I can handle a potential camera a little bit in-store before buying it. I don’t want to buy a camera, realize it’s shit, and have to return it and wait for another one to arrive, ykwim?

Any camera stores in Dallas or the DFW area that y’all would recommend?

Thanks!

I grew up in Plano, lived in N Dallas and downtown in my 20s and left when I was 28. Now I’m 46 and moving back to N Dallas and feel like a lot will have changed. Hit me with what you think I should know

How decide where to live when one person works in Westlake, and one works at UT-A?

Family members include small children and a dog , so a house with a yard or parks nearby is a must (right?).

Is there any left-leaning areas within a commute-able range of both locations?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I am looking for recommendations for a Church near North Dallas that has a good young adults community. Preferably not a megachurch. I appreciate your responses. Thanks in advance 😊.

Someone said that mentioning a Church is vague in terms of religion. So Christian Church to be more specific. Protestant.

I’m a san antonian living in Dallas and am tired of watching the spurs alone at my house. Where can I go to watch the game?

Hi I’m new to the area and wondering if anyone has suggestions for good young adult groups for Catholics in the north Dallas/Richardson/Plano areas for someone in their early 30s? 😊

Would I kms if I commuted from Garland to Greenville for work?

I’m relocating in August.

Hello new neighbours!

Can any folks active in the community recommend synagogues with weekday activities for women or just adults? Which is the most important otherwise? I'm fresh in DFW, so I don't know the north star.

Searching through the subreddits showed me there are quite a few more synagogues than what Google has, but no one really talks about vibes or schedules that aren't 9 months old.

All tips appreciated

My friend and I (both 20s, two girls) are moving from Arizona to the Dallas area and could really use some advice on where to live.

I’ll be working in Downtown Dallas and she’ll be working in Fort Worth, so we’re trying to find a good middle-ground to find a place to live.

What we’re looking for:

• 2 bed / 2 bath apartment
• Budget: up to $2500/month
• Safe neighborhood (this is our top priority)
• Preferably newer apartments / decent amenities (gym, parking, etc.)

We’ve looked a bit at areas like Las Colinas, Irving, and parts of Arlington, but honestly we’re overwhelmed by how many options there are and how spread out everything is.

Would love suggestions on:

• Specific neighborhoods or suburbs we should focus on
• Apartment complexes you’d personally recommend
• Areas we should avoid
• Any commute insights between Dallas ↔ Fort Worth

Any help would be really appreciated—trying to make a smart decision before we sign anything.

Thank you!

I’m looking at the Bohéme and Zang Flats apartments what is y’all’s review on those apartments and the bishop arts district as a whole

I am coming down to TX for the Sick New World festival in October ! It’s gonna be my first time going somewhere where i’ll need to actually be driving on the road (hotel i booked is a little ways away from the event). Basically what my question is, is what to expect on the road, i’ve had my driving license for a little over 5 years, and i am renting a car through Alamo. Hotel is on Plaza Drive, and the event is on TX Motor Speedway. I’m from WA, just curious if there’s anything that i should be prepared for road wise, or is it kind of normal common sense. I’m 21 for reference, i don’t really travel much lol, much less have experience driving in unknown places. Thanks for any insight !

Hi, a bit of an anxious traveler here, I have a 5:30 a.m. flight tomorrow and just saw the Skylink maintenance notice. I know the scheduled maintenance was supposed to end on the afternoon of May 20, but the website mentioned delays are possible. Just wanted to check.

This is my first time visiting Texas. I’ll be visiting in June to join in on the World Cup festivities and catch a Rangers game. I’ll be staying in the DFW area and renting a car. I’ve been researching what to do and where to eat, drink, and visit, but I’d love some local recommendations for any or all of the following. Thanks in advance!

1. Craft breweries
2. BBQ
3. Tex-Mex restaurants
4. Live country music
5. Dive bars
6. Misc: spots or experiences I should make time for

Hi a little about me:
- Introverted personality not very into the bar scene and all but enjoy the occasional checking out of restaurants
- Don’t like crazy crowds or congestion, don’t also want to be completely out in the sticks (maybe a balance)
- Budget is below $1,600 (at most $1,750/month) for a 1 BR / 1-1.5 BA
- Safety is important to me as is drivability. I’m not the best driver 🙁
- Looking to try to socialize with likeminded peers and also dip my toes into the dating world (apps, speed dating etc)
- Remote job so no requirements on needing to be specifically one place or another

Does anyone have any suggestions of areas that I should check out in my move search? Also any specific places there you’d recommend 😁

I’m a girl back in town for college, and I got a job around the Lake Cliff Park area. I was wondering if it’s safe. I’m from a little bit farther outside the downtown area, but everyone always tells me how dangerous the areas under I-30 are, and I was wondering if that’s true. Should I worry about my safety if I take the job?

I want it to be very public and iconic

My boyfriend and I are both 25 years old and have 2 dogs. We are relocating to the DFW area for jobs and don’t know pretty much anyone.

We really want to make some friends in the area and build our roots here. We have been looking at different suburbs to live in (we are going to rent for a year) and we are considering Rowlett. We both work hybrid but will need to commute to downtown Dallas around 3 times a week.

Rowlett seems close enough to downtown Dallas, Plano, Rockwall, etc. which all seem to have a lot of things to do, but I’m worried that maybe we aren’t close enough to really be able to participate in things. For context, we really do enjoy a suburb environment and are also looking for an area that is really safe and has potentially more greenery (we are moving from the west coast). We also do enjoy going out to a bar/fun restaurant and participating in social activities.

I guess my question(s) are… does Rowlett seem like it could be a good fit for us or should we pursue a different suburb? Will there be opportunities to make friends our age or will we need to travel to downtown Dallas, etc for that? I’m also slightly concerned about commute time but saw that the DART is an option.

TYIA!