If you are local, go to dfwpilots.com and create an account.
It is much quieter over there but I have met a lot of locals there and really really good group of people. Create an account and introduce yourself.
Today we met a new friend working on his IR. He came with a friend from the forum and is signing up.
It is quiet but everyone there is super cool, and plugged into different local flying scenes so to speak.
I can't say enough good things about the people I have met on there.
Today we had My family, RVTim (from POA), Flyin Gator, Tango Whiskey (From POA) and Aggie Mike is another great resource on the local board. The wives come out so if you have a wife like mine that can only tolerate just so much plane talk, there are friends that discuss well... whatever they talked about.
I am rambling.
Good people in this town and that forum is a good way to connect.