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Make the move

Moving day just got a little easier, thanks to Reliant and the Dallas Cowboys

CultureMap Create
Oct 1, 2026 | 2:00 pm
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It's moving day with the Dallas Cowboys.

Photo courtesy of Reliant

If you've been watching TV lately, you may have noticed some familiar faces in a brand-new ad. As the official energy provider trusted by the Dallas Cowboys, Reliant teamed up with Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, tight end Jake Ferguson, and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown for its new Winning Move campaign, highlighting the excitement — and challenges — that come with moving.

Your browser does not support the video tag. Winning move.Courtesy of Reliant

Beyond the fun commercial, the campaign highlights features, tools, and a new offer designed to help Texans make their next move a little easier. We sat down with Suzie Dieth, vice president of customer experience at Reliant, to learn more.

Q: Suzie, we’re loving this new Reliant ad with the beloved Cowboys! Can you tell us more about how it came together?

A: Absolutely! Reliant recently launched our new Winning Move campaign to connect with Texans during one of life’s biggest transitions: moving.

So many people are moving to and within North Texas, and that recently included one of the newest Cowboys to join the team, Caleb Downs. He had a big move to make after being drafted in the first round, so we had some of his fellow teammates, veterans Jake Ferguson and DeMarvion Overshown, help him get settled into his new city and home.

The Dallas Cowboys have been a valued partner for many years, and we had a lot of fun bringing this to life together.

We also used the campaign as an opportunity to highlight something many people don't realize when they move to Texas: In much of the state, customers have the freedom to choose their electricity provider. That choice gives people more control and the ability to find the plan, tools, and support that best fit their needs.

While the ad highlights the excitement of a fresh start, it also recognizes that moving can be overwhelming. At Reliant, we’re focused on making it easier when people choose to move with us.

Q: The ad is entertaining, but also so relatable. What makes moving such a stressful process?

A: Texas continues to be one of the most active moving markets in the country, with major metros like Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston accounting for nearly 75 percent of all new moves across the state.

Every move comes with a long checklist and countless decisions. Long before moving day, people are deciding where to live, which home to choose, and how to navigate the buying or leasing process. Then come all the logistics of the move itself — from selecting movers to setting up utilities, internet, home security, and more.

Research consistently shows that people experience significant decision fatigue during a move. Customers are looking for trustworthy partners who offer convenience, certainty, and ways to simplify their lives.

We know moving can be expensive, and electricity is essential from day one. That’s why we’re helping customers put savings back in their pockets while making one part of their move easier.

Reliant It doesn't have to be stressful.Photo courtesy of Reliant.

Q: What are some of the ways Reliant helps make electricity one less thing for movers to worry about?

A: Reliant offers a range of tools and support designed to give customers confidence at every stage of their move.

Customers can schedule service up to 60 days ahead of time, helping check one more item off the to-do list in advance. Same-day service may also be available for customers who need more flexibility.

New customers have convenient options to enroll, while existing customers can quickly and easily transfer their electricity service to a new address. Reliant also offers 24/7 support.

There’s even a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. If the electricity plan selected isn’t the right fit, Reliant will help customers switch to one that better suits their family and lifestyle.

Once customers are settled in, technology can help them better understand and manage their energy. Through the Reliant app, customers can track usage, manage their account, and gain insights into how their household is using electricity.

For customers interested in creating a more connected and secure home, Reliant also offers smart home and security solutions through Vivint, including technology that can help homeowners manage and monitor their homes from virtually anywhere.

The combination of energy management tools, smart home technology, and around-the-clock support helps customers feel more in control as they settle into a new space.

Reliant also offers helpful resources, including a free moving checklist, at reliant.com/moving.

Ultimately, the goal is to be a trusted partner giving Texans convenience, flexibility, and confidence during a move.

Q: Reliant is also offering incentives specifically for movers. What should viewers know?

A: Yes! We recognize that the cost of moving itself can be a major financial burden on families, so we have a new offer that launched alongside our Cowboys ad.

Customers moving into a qualifying single-family home may receive up to $500 in bill credits, while renters can receive up to $200.

What’s great about this offer is that it’s available to both qualifying new customers and existing customers who are transferring service. It’s also an automatic bill credit, so there’s no prepaid gift card or redemption process to hassle with.

For anyone preparing for an upcoming move, reach out to Reliant to learn more.

Moving comes with plenty of decisions. Reliant wants electricity to be one of the easiest ones. Learn more at reliant.com/winningmove.

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A+ for Plano

Surprising Dallas suburb makes new list of best college towns in U.S.

Amber Heckler
Oct 22, 2026 | 2:54 pm
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Dallas knows how to show out.

Dallas' spirited neighbor Plano has entered the spotlight as the No. 16 best midsize college town in the U.S., while Dallas ranks among the best largest college towns, a new study by WalletHub has proclaimed.

While Plano might not be thought of as a "college town," it is home to primary campuses of Collin College (Spring Creek Campus and the Courtyard Center); Collin College has an annual enrollment of over 60,000 students. To qualify for the study, a city must have a university or college population of at least 7,500 students.

To determine the best college towns, WalletHub analyzed 415 cities based on their "wallet-friendliness," social environment, and academic and economic opportunities for college graduates. Cities are ranked overall and are sorted into one of three population categories: large, midsize, and small cities.

Several North Texas cities were represented across the three rankings by population, but none ranked higher than Plano. This Dallas suburb ranked as the 54th best college town in the nation overall, and ranks as the third-best college town in Texas.

Out of the three key dimensions, Plano ranked highest for its academic and economic opportunities – landing 25th nationally. This category analyzed Plano's quality of higher education, the earning potential for college graduates, unemployment rates, job growth rates, the share of part-time jobs and median income of part-time workers, and more.

In the remaining two categories for its "social environment" and "wallet friendliness," Plano respectively ranked 223rd and 271st nationwide. The social environment ranking compared the number of students per capita, the share of single people, crime rates, and the number of cafés, breweries, festivals, and shopping centers per capita, among others; the wallet-friendliness category examined local housing costs, student loan debt per person, the adjusted cost of living for young people, and other financial factors.

"As student living expenses can reach over $39,000 per year, it’s important to find the most bang for your buck," the report's author wrote. "Therefore, it’s best to live in a city with a reasonable cost of living, along with good academic and work opportunities. The ideal city should also provide a fun social environment to help students deal with the stress of college."

Dallas ranked as the 35th best large college town in the U.S., and it ranked 108th overall regardless of city size.

This is how the rest of North Texas fared in the report:

  • Denton – No. 77 overall, No. 23 among midsize cities
  • Fort Worth – No. 100 overall, No. 31 among large cities
  • McKinney – No. 110 overall, No. 31 among midsize cities
  • Richardson – No. 139 overall, No. 57 among small cities
  • Irving – No. 141 overall, No. 39 among midsize cities
  • Carrollton – No. 150 overall, No. 42 among midsize cities
  • Arlington – No. 189 overall, No. 53 among large cities
  • Grand Prairie – No. 230 overall, No. 71 among midsize cities
  • Garland – No. 265 overall, No. 83 among midsize cities
  • Mesquite – No. 317 overall, No. 111 among midsize cities

Other top college towns in Texas
Austin once again topped the list as the No. 1 best college town in America, boosted by the city's wealth of local colleges and universities and the local economy. The Capital City has outshone obvious contenders like Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, for five years in a row, and it also tops the large cities list.

According to the report's findings, Austin has the 15th best academic and economic opportunities for college students and graduates, and the 16th best social environment. WalletHub commends Austin for having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and the "34th-best annual job growth rate," while also offering students ample ways to "de-stress after class."

"On top of that, Austin ranks 22nd in the nation for the quality of higher education among more than 400 cities in our study," the report said. "It also has the 112th-cheapest in-state tuition (including room and board), at $34,651 per year."

Four other cities in the Lone Star State appeared on the overall list of America's best college towns: College Station (No. 37), San Antonio (No. 72), Houston (No. 73), and Lubbock (No. 83).

In the rankings by city size, San Antonio ranked as the No. 2 best large college town in Texas and 23rd in the U.S., with Houston right behind as the third-best statewide and 24th nationwide.

San Marcos, a college town between Austin and San Antonio, ranked as the No. 2 best small college town in Texas, and 54th best among the small colleges nationally. In the overall list regardless of city size, San Marcos ranked 132nd nationally.

The top 10 best college towns in America for 2027 are:

  • No. 1 – Austin
  • No. 2 – Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • No. 3 – Charlottesville, Virginia
  • No. 4 – Raleigh, North Carolina
  • No. 5 – Atlanta
  • No. 6 – Tampa, Florida
  • No. 7 – San Diego
  • No. 8 – Scottsdale, Arizona
  • No. 9 – Orlando
  • No. 10 – Charleston, South Carolina
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