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    It's Party Time

    How to make your grown-up birthday party in Dallas the best ever

    Megan Winkler
    May 16, 2016 | 9:05 am

    Between the logistics, planning for adverse weather conditions, and making sure guests have the time of their lives, there’s so much pressure around birthday parties. And we mean grown-up birthday parties.

     

    Sure, you could always just go to a bar and call it a night, but turning a year older still warrants cause for extra fun and celebration. Why not try some of these ideas out instead?

     

     Barcadia
    Take a trip down memory lane with vintage games like Frogger, Millipede, Space Invaders, and so much more, or play a game of life-size Jenga on the patio at Barcadia. Billed as the grown-up version of the classic arcade — but with booze — Barcadia lets you unwind while noshing on delicious eats from the kitchen, indulging in craft cocktails from the bar, or sampling one of the 24 beers on tap.

     

     Bowlounge
    Another playful destination with a vintage vibe, Bowlounge offers partiers a full bar, 12 regulation-length bowling lanes, retro arcade games, and a lot of flexibility that makes party personalization a breeze. Add a vintage ice cream cart or vintage popcorn machine to your party for a little something special, but be sure to book in advance: It’s a popular spot for celebrations of every sort.

     

     GayBingo at S4
    Grab your friends and head to GayBingo the third Saturday of the month at Oak Lawn’s S4 club. The open bar, drag queens, music, and a show make GayBingo an offbeat and delightfully fun way to celebrate a birthday. Plus, the funds raised support the Resource Center, one of the largest LGBT and HIV/AIDS service organizations here in North Texas. Doing good and partying with drag queens for your birthday? Be sure to send us an invite.

     

     Murder Mystery Texas
    Enjoy a four-course dinner while getting the third degree with a birthday celebration at one of the various shows at Murder Mystery Texas in Dallas. Located at the Old Mill Inn Restaurant inside Fair Park, the shows are guaranteed to make you laugh until you cry while you try to determine just exactly who the murderer may be. Get a group of 10 or more friends together for a discounted rate, and be sure to wear shoes you can dance in: It’s not uncommon for the actors and audience to get up and bust a move at certain points during the night.

     

     The Pool @ Dallas Power & Light
    Party like an A-lister at The Pool @ Dallas Power & Light, formerly FUSE. Rent the downtown rooftop pool deck for the ultimate Big D blowout. While packages will cost you a pretty penny — think roughly $100 per guest in most cases — you get what you pay for: an awesome party, passed appetizers, an open bar with a bartender, a DJ, event photographer, and more. It’s enough to rival parties the likes of which only Queen Bey splurges on.

     

     The Quixotic World
    Revisit the Goth days of your youth at The Quixotic World in Deep Ellum, where you can take in a show or book the venue for your own party. With trippy touches, heavy curtains, and velvet couches reminiscent of Moulin Rouge, the venue has a magical steampunk feel. Play on the Sorcerer’s Stage, make use of the built-in PA system, silhouette shadow dancing screen, and full bar to set the stage for a party people will be talking about for months to come.

     

     Scardello Artisan Cheese
    For something a little more sophisticated, book a private class or session at Scardello Artisan Cheese. Select from the shop’s catalog of classes — out-of-this-world cheese pairings, charcuterie and cheeses prep, Italian wine and cheese pairings, and more — or let the shop know if there’s something you’d like to try. If a relaxed get-together is more your speed, book a mix and mingle session during which Scardello staff will put out cheese, charcuterie, and accompaniments that you select and pour wine and/or beer for your guests. You can also bring in outside food, like a cake or cupcakes, if you check with the staff ahead of time.

     

     TopGolf
    If you haven’t been to TopGolf yet, you’ve undoubtedly heard the buzz about it, and with good reason. With over 100 bays on three levels, TopGolf is a hit with experienced and novice golfers alike. Book a hitting bay for a small group — up to six people — or check out the private lounges for larger groups. With three locations in the Dallas area (Allen, The Colony, Dallas on Park Lane) and event packages that allow you to customize your food and drink menu, planning is virtually worry-free.

     

    Party like a rock star at The Pool @ Dallas Power & Light.

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    Speeding ticket news

    Texas drivers pay a pretty price for their speeding bad behavior

    John Egan
    Jul 11, 2025 | 10:24 am
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    Gotta watch out for speed traps in Texas.

    The next time you’re tempted to push past the speed limit on your Texas road trip or your commute to work, think about the risk to your life — and your bank account.

    A new ranking from the FinanceBuzz website shows that when comparing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas motorists pay the fourth highest amount in fines and court costs for going either 10 mph or 15 mph over the speed limit.

    For a 10 mph-over-the-limit violation in Texas, the average fine and court costs total $223, according to FinanceBuzz. For a 15 mph infraction, the average speeding ticket will run you $245. Texas is one of only six states where a 15 mph-over-the-limit speeding ticket surpasses $200.

    California ranks first in the 10 mph category ($234), and Nevada ranks first in the 15 mph category ($290).

    If you’re slapped with a ticket for driving 40 mph over the speed limit in Texas, the fine and court costs are relatively low. At an average of $320, Texas sits at No. 21 on the FinanceBuzz list. Illinois ($2,500) leads the 40 mph category.

    “Not all speeding incidents are the same, as the faster someone goes while driving, the more danger they pose to themselves and others sharing the road with them,” says FinanceBuzz. “As a result, the authorities tend to issue larger fines the faster a speeder is going.”

    When traveling across Texas, it might be tough to go even one mph over the speed limit if you’re driving on I-35 in the Austin area or I-45 in the Houston area. Both of these notoriously congested stretches of interstate highway are nearing the end of their “functional life,” according to Congress of New Urbanism.

    Three busy Dallas County highways were just deemed among the deadliest roads in the country, with I-30 in Dallas ranking as the fourth deadliest road in Texas.

    Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio are also home to some of the state’s most congested roads, according to the Texas Transportation Institute. And if you’re on any of those clogged roads, the danger of getting a speeding ticket might decrease.

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