I originally tried to register at Beehaw but I had the same issue of spinning forever, whereas here it went through immediately. I’m guessing it’s a server resources issue.

I'm totally willing to test out Memmy, but it looks like you have to be requested by the developer, or am I a dunce?

I think that this broader DFW community is the better way to start. Even with the mass appeal that the 'other' big site had, a lot of the outer suburbs really only had an occasional post, so starting with everyone together (here or if there Is a bigger DFW place in the fediverse) is the best plan for growth.