I lived in Uptown Dallas from '06-'09 and did work all over the state. This meant lots of flights to SAT, AUS, HOU, HRL, CRP, etc. For an 8:30 flight I could leave my apt at 7:55, get out of my car at 8:10 and still make my flight.
I don't care if it looks like a 'dump'. It is highly functional for its purpose and I miss that airport. My options now? PHL or EWR. Give me DAL anyday.
Oh, and the free donuts/coffee were DIVINE.