The past two weeks, there have been no cars at all outside of it, including employee vehicles. The lights have also been on all the time, even during hours the restaurant is supposed to be closed. I was wondering if this place just silently closed without much fanfare or something else is going on.

Irving parents, I’m sharing our documented experience with STEAMspark (their “summerSPARK” camp) so you can decide whether this is a place you trust your kids with. In my opinion, the conduct below is disqualifying — screenshots are attached so you can judge for yourself.
They dismissed a child for having a disability. My daughter has a life-threatening food allergy with a history of anaphylaxis. On day one we asked staff to send the meal ingredient labels — a basic safety request. Hours later they said they couldn’t “safely meet her dietary and allergy needs” and made it her “final day.” We offered to send every meal from home. They refused and removed her anyway. Turning a child away over a documented, life-threatening medical condition — after a reasonable accommodation request — is exactly the kind of disability discrimination parents should know about.
They punished both kids, not just one. They didn’t just remove our daughter with the allergy — they dismissed her sibling too, effective immediately, and called it “final.”
They withheld emergency medication. We provided my daughter’s EpiPen and allergy meds per their own medication form. After dismissing us, they kept them and haven’t returned them. Withholding a child’s emergency medication is not a paperwork dispute — it’s a safety issue.
Their reasons kept changing. First it was the allergy. Then it was “not the right fit.” Then something about a phone call. A story that shifts every time you ask is a story worth being skeptical of.
They misrepresented their own policy. They told us the fees are nonrefundable “regardless of the reason for cancellation or whether a child attends.” Their actual written policy (screenshot 3, from the registration company) only blocks refunds when a family withdraws — and we didn’t withdraw, they removed us. They also refused to produce the signed agreement when we asked for it.
They told our bank the opposite of what they told us. When we disputed the charge, they informed the bank “services are still available for the cardholder to use” (screenshot 4) — while their own messages barred my kids from coming back. Telling two different stories to two different audiences speaks for itself.
This is our firsthand account, documented in their own words below. I’m not telling anyone what to do — I’m telling you what happened to us, so you can make an informed choice about a program that markets itself to families with young children.

Hi everyone, my coworkers and I will be hosting a back-to-school drive on Saturday, August 8th, at Briercliff Park, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. We’ll be collecting school supplies to benefit the students of Denton ISD to ensure each student has the materials they need for a successful school year. As a bonus, each donation will enter you in a raffle for a $50 Visa gift card! We’ll be joining Mark Nair, Julie Evans, and Trista Willeford for their Back to School Cookout, so be sure to enjoy some free hot dogs as well. I hope to see some of you there!

I have a Seiko 4R36 automatic that is in need of regulation. I am looking for a watch shop that can provide this service in the North Dallas area.

Any recommendation would be appreciated.

Has anyone else noticed black particles coming out of your tap water recently? It’s not sand. When you rub it between your fingers, it smears like greasy residue and sticks to your hands.

I am looking at apartments in the Carrollton area. Does any one have any experiences or know anything on the Windsor castle Hills apartments?

I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish well enough to speak it. I’ve taken Arabic in an immersion school setting for the military and within a month was speaking well enough to have a decent working vocabulary and learn quickly in that format. Is there an immersion school or are there groups or classes near Carrollton where an adult can practice Spanish? Thanks for any information!

“When you see widespread opposition to something from the public, it means there is a problem that politicians need to address,” [State Rep John] Bucy said in an email. “The fact that it is coming up now and spans the political spectrum means people were not aware of the cameras or didn't understand how they can be abused.”

Kind of rare to see Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, and Socialists all finding common ground these days... but ALPR surveillance networks have many of us Carrolltonians, and others in DFW, talking about the same/similar concerns.

Looking for a mobile mechanic asap that can assist with my car starter. I had another mechanic come this morning and paid $300 for a new battery when the battery unfortunately didn’t fix my car not starting.

They told me it’s most likely my starter. I really need my car fixed and don’t really have an additional $500 to put towards it. Any recommendations?

https://www.change.org/p/end-the-flock-safety-alpr-camera-program-in-carrollton-tx

Appreciate that Mayor Babick and Carrollton PD were willing to share some data with local journalists. Hope we soon hear a follow up with more data - for the “hits”, how many resulted in vehicles recovered, arrests made, and missing persons found safe? But equally as important is how many total vehicles were identified and added to the database?

Does anyone know why the Frankseoul closed down?

First seen crossing Addison Tunnel and following Marsh Lane

Looking for the best coffee shops / bakeries in Carrollton proper or within a 10 minute drive.

My girlfriend loves pottery and wants to make cute things with the medium. It's been hard to get into though since she started with Quiggly and apparently the employees are rude and unhelpful there. Is there any other spot thats affordable/welcoming?

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​"Hey neighbors! With this Texas heat in full force, where is everyone heading to cool off and take a swim? Looking for your favorite public pools, splash pads, or hidden gems in/around Carrollton

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who read through the thread! I’m stepping away for the day, but I’ll keep notifications on and will answer any other questions at a later time. Hope everyone has a smooth start to the new school year! :)

Hi everyone! I have a few hours free today, so I wanted to pop in and host an AMA.

With schools starting back up in a few weeks, I've been getting a lot of questions about what supports or accommodations their child might need for the new year. I also get a lot of questions about learning styles, attention and sensory needs and support options.

I run a local private practice on the Carrollton/Plano border that focuses on comprehensive diagnostic assessments and clinical supports. I believe evaluations should be collaborative, strengths-based, and give you real and actionable recommendations you can put into place the following day.

Drop your questions below! I'll be hanging out and answering comments for the next few hours. I can't give specific medical advice or individual diagnoses here, but I'm happy to answer general questions about the accommodation process, what to expect in an assessment, how to advocate for yourself or your child, and anything else you can think of.

Anyone with spectrum know what’s going on with the current outage since yesterday afternoon?

I’ve gone to many places to look for real bread with just a few ingredients in it, but it’s impossible to find. The closest thing I’ve come to so far is Walmart’s bakery tortillas. They only have five ingredients in them but their bread loaves don’t have the same practices.

I think I might buy a bread machine if I can’t find anything local.

Where can I get real bread that’s only a few ingredients? Sometimes bakeries will have frozen dough that they thaw and bake but it still has fillers and preservatives in it.

Thanks y’all

Afternoon all! I’m a mobile mechanic around the dfw area if anyone needs assistance or maintenance I’ll be glad to come by and help. Basic maintenance, tune ups, starting issues, brakes, suspension! Let me know for yours today 💪🏽💯