r/askdfw • • Sep 08 '26

Hey DFW, Are you registered to vote? are you sure? The last day to register for the 2026 election is Monday, October 5, 2026.

82 Upvotes

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

This website is chock full of voting information:
https://www.vote411.org/

DOUBLE CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION

CONFIRM THE LOCATION OF YOUR POLLING PLACE

RESEARCH YOUR CANDIDATES AND BALLOT ISSUES

Need to Register to vote?
https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

DO NOT FORGET TO PRINT AND MAIL YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION FORM
There is no such thing as registering online in The Great State of Texas.

Want to double check your voter registration?
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

This page has some links to general information about voting in Texas:
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/update-voter-registration.html

This page has information about Important election dates:
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml

Here's a FAQ about voting in Texas:
https://www.votetexas.gov/mobile/voting/faqs.htm

got some more helpful links? Post them in the comments and I'll update this post.

Get Registered! Get Informed! Go Vote!

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r/askdfw • • May 07 '19

Posting a question? BE SPECIFIC!

68 Upvotes

Dallas/Ft. Worth is a HUGE place! There are literally thousands of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, shops, and museums. There are 30+ neighborhoods and suburbs in Dallas alone, each offering different draws for different people. There are over 700 Dallasites on this sub ready to give you advice on where to go and what to do, but we can't do that without some level of input. So be specific! Give us the details! If you go to a shoe store and tell the clerk, "I need shoes," that isn't going to get you anywhere. What size? Color? Material? Occasion? That's the kind of info that will get you some answers.

DON'T ASK: Where should I live?

DO ASK: I am 25 years old with no kids and a cat. I want to live somewhere quiet with parks close by and easy access to a major highway. My budget is $1000 mo. for rent and utilities. Having to drive to entertainment is fine, I love using gas. I like white walls/carpet and vertical blinds. Where should I live?

DON'T ASK: What bar should I go to?

DO ASK: I like reggae and expensive cocktails. I don't mind going to a seedier part of town, but would like there to be on-site parking. Good bar food is a plus. Where should I go?

You cannot possibly give too much information. Pile it on!


Edit: A few great suggestions from the comments:

DO: Tell us where you're coming from!

DO: Tell us where in the metroplex you're searching for something!


r/askdfw • • 3h ago

Tourism Englishman visiting Dallas for first time.

6 Upvotes

Hello, I have a friend who's terminally ill and is coming to Dallas to watch the Cowboys as part of his bucket list. I'm coming early Nov 13 and staying at the Fairmont downtown. With some time to kill before others arrive the next day, I was thinking maybe burger and brews or a nice martini and a steak. Any walkable recs near the hotel? Many thanks in advance.


r/askdfw • • 7h ago

KID STUFFS! Does anyone know if there's any trick or treating events for teenagers around here?

12 Upvotes

I know, sounds like a stupid question. But I'm 16 and haven't been able to enjoy any holidays because of class work. Now, my schedule is freed up because it's the end of the trimester and it's right in time for Halloween. However, I know a lot of places don't like teenagers showing up, does anyone know some teen friendly (also preferably accessible, I'm on a knee scooter and crutches combination) communities? Sorry if this seems a little stupid, I just really wanna enjoy Halloween without getting the whole "oh you're too old" spiel 100 times over


r/askdfw • • 1h ago

Shopping & Services Looking for Contractors - highly reputable, reasonably priced, high quality, clean, and excellent communication

• Upvotes

I'm looking for help finding highly reputable, reasonably priced, high quality contractors. Many that I have interviewed are far too expensive for us or inexperienced. If you know of contractors with their own crews, have excellent reviews online, competitively reasonably priced, clean, and efficient who would like to work on adding to and remodeling a 1950s . Please provide details here along with images of their work and online reviews supporting a positive experience. Thanks


r/askdfw • • 7h ago

Food & Drink New Mexican food in DFW?

7 Upvotes

Hey guys, New Mexican transplant here! I’m looking for any New Mexican eateries in the DFW area; I’m talking green chile (Anaheim chile) based; chile rellenos, enchiladas, all the good stuff. Emphasis on NEW Mexican rather than traditional Mexican food.

Bonus points if it’s close to Denton!


r/askdfw • • 1h ago

Shopping & Services Apple store in Dallas

• Upvotes

For anyone who has bought a launch-phase iPhone at Galleria Dallas, what was your actual experience like with the lines and stock availability? I am planning to buy an 18 Pro Max and want to know if it is better to buy directly from the Apple Store or go through a T-Mobile store, or if the buying process and inventory levels are essentially the same either way. What are the pros and cons you have found between going carrier vs. Apple Store in Dallas?


r/askdfw • • 40m ago

Pets/Animals I’m new to DFW. What are the best places to buy or adopt a puppy?

• Upvotes

r/askdfw • • 6h ago

Shopping & Services Christkindl Market in Arlington worth it? (coming from Austin)

3 Upvotes

Hiya!

Is it worth driving out for the market? We are probably headed to canton for trade days the first weekend of December and were wondering if making a day of the Christkindl Market would be worth it.

Thanks!


r/askdfw • • 5h ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Solo night out

2 Upvotes

Hello all. I wanted to reach out and ask for recommendations for a solo night out as a 24 yo straight male. Recently moved out here and live near uptown and lower Greenville. Any specific bars/clubs you all recommend for Thursday-Saturday nights?


r/askdfw • • 7h ago

Best place to go for musical artists?

3 Upvotes

I’ve been writing music for 1.5 years, mostly electronic work, I’m at a point where I really want a community. Support artists, ask questions, get feedback on my work.
It’s purely passion projects, not looking to make money on my music.

Any workshops or places here in Dallas that fit this bill? I have hardly any gear, but one day I’d love to play live.


r/askdfw • • 21h ago

Tourism Ideas for 20 people in D-FW?

6 Upvotes

I’m hosting my extended family for Thanksgiving and looking for activities and restaurants for Friday and Saturday. We’ve done the Stockyards and Grapevine Christmas — looking for activities that will be good for a group of 20 ranging in ages from 10 to 65. Also any restaurants that are good for larger groups! Thank you!


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

KID STUFFS! First time in Dallas for the marathon, with two little kids. What should we do?

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone! My family and I are visiting Dallas for the first time for marathon weekend, and I'll be running the full. We'll be staying downtown and have Friday and Saturday free to explore.

We have a couple of kids under 5, so I'm looking for kid-friendly must-see spots and things to do that fit into two days.

We'd also love restaurant recommendations, big or small. We especially love hidden gems, small local spots, and food trucks.

Thanks so much for any tips!


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Shopping & Services Custom Wedding Band Recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hello!

I’m looking for a jeweler in DFW to help make a custom wedding band. We bought our engagement rings from Diamonds Direct and haven’t had a great experience so we are looking for somewhere else. We’re located in The Colony but fine with driving for good service and price!


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Food & Drink Best Tamales?

5 Upvotes

i used to buy some absolutely delicious green ones from one lady for years until i moved here. anyone else have a person or know of a little hole in the wall shop they go to for tamales?


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Suggest some good bars in dallas?

3 Upvotes

Me and my family will be visiting soon, So id like some bars for me and my wife to go to. A good, peaceful quiet place for a date night vibess. Dont care about the prices, its for her birthday so, special night


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Relocating & housing Las Colinas / Plano Apts

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Anyone live(d) at any of these on my shortlist?

Las Colinas:

Via

Promenade

Fountain Pointe

Plano:

Huntington

Windsor at Legacy

Mirra

Tell me the good and the bad 🙃


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Nightlife & Entertainment Halloween night - Cedar Springs or Deep Ellum?

3 Upvotes

I'm going to be in town on Oct 31, Halloween night. Which area would you recommend for Halloween festivities? Are the lines really bad?

We're looking for costumes, dancing, fun crowds, a little Halloween chaos, and ideally a few places within walking distance. I'm considering Cedar Springs (especially Station 4) versus Deep Ellum, but we're also looking at parties at Virgin Hotels, W Dallas, and The Village.

My biggest concern is just spending half the night standing in lines.


r/askdfw • • 1d ago

Relocating & housing Apartments for rent

1 Upvotes

I am moving to DFW soon, and I am looking for a 2bedroom apt around Arlington, DFW, Euless, Bedford since my workplace is on Trinity BLVD and I prefer to live close by to avoid long drives.
I prefer to have a yard if possible, but it is not a hard requirement.
Do you have any recommendations of affordable (under 2k) apartments?


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Outdoors! Things to do as a couple in dfw

3 Upvotes

We are both 19 , we have no friends ( open to new friends)

Since its just us too whats the best thing to go out and see,hike,run,eat, etc


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Volunteering/Charity What to do with a working worthless car?

17 Upvotes

I have a 25 year old Toyota that I am replacing. I drive it nearly every day for work etc. It runs well enough, but is worth more as scrap. I imagine any charity would scrap it and use the proceeds for their mission, as KERA did for a car in a similar circumstance about a decade ago. Given that it is still running and seems to never want to die, I imagine it could be very impactful for someone or just make a teenager's day. Is there a charity that can facilitate this? Should I just post it for $200 on marketplace or something? I'd be happy if anyone could use it, I'd just rather not see her scrapped before her time. I'm in Downtown Dallas if that makes any difference.


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Relocating & housing DFW HEB - The Colton

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Thoughts on that new complex “The Colton” off of Trinity Boulevard? DFW locals, what’s your take on the area where this complex is located?

It’s a beautiful complex, but surrounding area leaves a lot to be desired, it’s an industrial setting, car lots, overgrown grass, just a very weird place to locate a complex like this.

Thoughts?


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Tourism Dallas Arboretum Christmas Lights

6 Upvotes

Hi! I’m visiting Dallas for a wedding and was hoping to squeeze in Christmas at the Dallas Arboretum. I definitely want to see the lights at night, so daytime admission isn’t really worth it for me. Does anyone know if they’ll let you enter around 4:30 PM with an evening ticket, even though evening admission technically starts at 5 PM? Since evening tickets are more expensive, I was wondering if they might let us in a little early so we could leave earlier, too. Has anyone tried this or had any luck getting in before the official entry time? Thanks!


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Shopping & Services Wall Mount Television

3 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend a T.V. mount installation company? I'm in the Love Field area of Dallas.


r/askdfw • • 2d ago

Food & Drink BBQ recommendations?

2 Upvotes

Hi! Visiting the dfw area but closer to fort worth. My friend wants to try really good texas barbecue. Suggestions?? Thanks so much 😁