Published July 5, 2026 / Last updated July 23, 2026
California roots. Texas habits. Dad jokes under supervision.
The Texas part:Brett moved from California to DFW for the family chapter: more room, a different pace, and the kind of place where high-school football gets treated with courtroom seriousness. He loves that Texas is friendly without being soft, practical without being boring, and big enough that a trip across town can feel like a modest expedition with snacks. Football helps. Brisket helps. Buc-ee's makes no architectural sense and somehow perfect emotional sense. If California gave him the beach, Texas gave him wide skies, louder Friday nights, and a place where a bad pun can stand on the porch a little longer before somebody asks it to leave.
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