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got feedback?by lilhurricane 1.0 General Forum InfoInstant Message lilhurricane  with your Birthday. The year is not necessary. got feedback?by JMartin got feedback?by JMartin To submit news, simply follow this link. •News submissions should be of material relevant to Dallas/Ft Worth. •They must include the article title, the first few lines of the article with author, and a link to the article "source". • Do not copy and paste the full entire article into the submission box, because of copyright restrictions, a small clip of the article is fine. »Site FAQ »Quoting and Attribution All news submissions are subject to final editing by the forum host before they will be displayed. Remember, news articles are open for discussion in the Forum News section. Just click on the title of the article and hit "Post!" underneath the article you wish to comment on.
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Texas ID: If you don't want or need a drivers license, the State can still issue an ID card that looks very similar to a drivers license, but is worded slightly different in the titling. Might be a good idea to get this in the event you aren't getting a drivers license. Vehicle Registration: The first step is obtaining insurance coverage. Once you've selected an insurance carrier they can often give you a temporary card to certify that you have insurance in the state. Next you will need to get your vehicle inspected. Counties in the larger cities, such as the DFW area, will include an emissions inspection so make sure your vehicle has no excessive smoke coming from the exhaust and such. You must obtain a vehicle inspection in order to obtain proper titling and registration. Once all of that is completed, you'll be issued an inspection sticker to place on your windshield. Information on the inspection process can be found here. Once your vehicle passes inspection, you're now ready to get the titling and registration out of the way. You'll have to purchase new plates at the local Department of Transportation office, and you'll receive another window sticker. Information can be found here. Concealed handgun license: The State refers to this as a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). Other states may often call them concealed weapons permit, meaning you can use a firearm or a knife. Texas makes the distinction that it applies only to a handgun. You will need to already have either a drivers license or ID card. You must first request an application from the DPS as they have each application numbered to keep track of them. Once you have the application, hang on to it for a bit and schedule your training class. This class is required by the State for all applicants - exceptions to this requirement are very few. The class consists mostly of lecturing by the instructor, but also includes the handgun proficiency qualification in which you must demonstrate proper accuracy with a weapon of at least .32 caliber. You will be graded on your target, however percentages are not assigned, just a simple pass/fail judgment. More detailed information can be found here.
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got feedback?by flarn The Ft. Worth Star Telegram Dallas Observer D Magazine got feedback?by MLOK5 got feedback?by JMartin ..tells all about Ft Worth & Tarrant County of yesteryear You can find it here Another cool site, (found by KPSlider )..is Fort Worth...the way we were You can find that one here got feedback?by lilhurricane 3.0 Getting Around
The TollTag is a transponder attached to your vehicle which communicates with a computer in the toll plazas. Every time you go through a plaza, the appropriate toll charge is deducted from an account you set up when applying for a TollTag. All active TollTags can be used on the Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush Turnpike, DFW Airport, Addison Airport Tunnel and Mountain Creek Lake Bridge. Future NTTA projects will also accommodate the use of TollTags. You must maintain a prepaid account to cover tolls for the use of your TollTag. You will pay $40 when you submit your TollTag application for up to three tags. Each time your Tag passes through an operating toll lane, we will deduct the applicable toll from your account. TollTag users save 20 - 25% in toll fees by using the automated system. Visit the NTTA for more information. Call Customer Service: 972-818-NTTA or 1-877-991-0033 TollTag Store * 12300 Inwood Road, Suite 110 Dallas, TX 75244 972-818-NTTA (6882) Store Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mailing Address: P.O. Box 260928 Plano, TX 75026-0928 TollTag Customer Center * 5900 West Plano Parkway Suite 200 972-818-NTTA (6882) Store Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TollTags for New Accounts Only - while you wait Hours: Monday through Friday - 8:30am - 4:30pm CITY OF ALLEN 305 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013 214-509-4560 CITY OF CARROLLTON 1945 E. Jackson Road Carrollton, TX 75006 972-466-3120 CITY OF COPPELL 255 Parkway Blvd Coppell, TX 75019 972-462-0022 CITY OF DUNCANVILLE 203 E. Wheatland Road Duncanville, TX 75138 972-780-5017 CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH 13000 Wm. Dodson Parkway Farmers Branch, TX 75381 972-919-2526 CITY OF FRISCO 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco, TX 75034 972-292-5000 CITY OF IRVING 825 W. Irving Blvd Irving, TX 75060 972-721-2411 CITY OF LANCASTER 211 N. Henry Street Lancaster, TX 75146 972-218-1302 CITY OF LEWISVILLE 151 W. Church Street Lewisville, TX 75074 972-219-3400 CITY OF LITTLE ELM 100 W. Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, TX 75068 214-975-0400 CITY OF PLANO 1520 Avenue K Plano, TX 775074 972-941-7105 CITY OF RICHARDSON 411 W. Arapaho Rd. Suite 101 Richardson, TX 75080 972-744-4120 CITY OF ROCKWALL 385 S. Goliad St. Rockwall, TX 75087 972-771-7700 CITY OF SACHSE 5560 Hwy 78 Sachse, TX 75048 469-429-4760 CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK 3800 University Blvd University Park, TX 75205 214-363-1644
got feedback?by MLOK5 There are three tollways in the Dallas area: the Dallas North Tollway, running from I-35E north of downtown into Collin County to the north; George Bush Turnpike (State Highway 190), an east-west route in the area's northern suburbs; and Mountain Creek Bridge, in southwestern Dallas County. Three major expressways, I-30, I-35, and I-635, have High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes for vehicles with two or more occupants. Though the highway number designations are easy to find on a map, many of these thoroughfares are also known and referred to locally by name, which can make getting directions somewhat confusing. For example, Route 183, which leads to the south entrance of DFW Airport, is often referred to as Airport Freeway, and U.S. 75 is known to locals as Central Expressway. Dallas is circled by the I-635 ring road, known as LBJ Freeway; Fort Worth is looped by I-820. Common Names for Freeways Dallas North Tollway = Dallas Parkway N I-35 = Stemmons Freeway S I-35 = R.L. Thornton Fwy (south of Downtown) I-45 = Julius Schepps Fwy TX 183 = Airport Freeway West I-30 = Tom Landry Hwy, The Old Turnpike, East I-30 = R.L. Thornton Fwy (as you pass Downtown Dallas) I-635 = LBJ Freeway SH 190 = George Bush US 75 = Central Expressway SH 289 = Preston Road TX 114 = John Carpenter Freeway TX 121 = Airport Freeway US 67 = Marvin D. Love Freeway West segment of Loop 12 = Walton Walker TX 360 = Angus G. Wynne Freeway US 175 = S.M. Wright Freeway I-820 = Jim Wright Freeway Texas Spur 366 = Woodall Rogers Freeway Texas Spur 408 = Patriot Parkway Texas Spur 482 = Storey Lane The speed limit in Texas is 70 mph. By Texas law, drivers and front-seat passengers must wear seat belts. Children under 17 must wear a seat belt at all times, whether seated in the front or back. Children under age four or less than 36 inches tall must ride in a federally approved child safety seat. Motorcyclists under age 21 must wear a helmet at all times; motorcyclists age 21 and over are not required to wear helmets if they have proof of insurance valued over $10,000 or proof of completion of a motorcycle operations course.
got feedback?by MLOK5 Visit DART for more info. got feedback?by JMartin Additional maps that do not require registration, courtesy of flarn :Dallas Area and Ft. Worth Area traffic reports.
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PH: (817) 626-4356 2201 N. Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant was established on July 4, 1935 by Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Garcia. With a seating capacity of only sixteen, Joe, his wife, and their five children ran their tiny business with love and determination. Their business grew because of Joe and his personality, and the mouth watering recipes of Jessie (affectionately known as Mamasuez). Customers would wait for hours just to try Mamasuez's famous enchiladas and her handmade tortillas. Joe was friends with all of his customers, and their affections for the family was shown through their patronage. Joe did not believe in advertising, he believed that the best advertising was by word of mouth. The restaurant reputation began to grow and so did the lines of hungry customers. At the untimely death of Joe in 1953, his wife and youngest daughter Hope took over the reins. By the 1970's Joe T. Garcia's was one of the most popular restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With their loyal customers, the restaurant began to grow not only in popularity but in size. First a small patio with a pool and cabana was added, then every year until present a new patio, party room, or dining area was developed. The seating capacity grew from the original sixteen to well over 1000 today. Even though the restaurant grew, the same style of cooking and original recipes were used, and the same determination and love for the business that was instilled by parents and grandparents was evident in the younger generation. As Hope's children began to grow up new ideas and jobs were created for family members. A small bakery and cafe was added one block from Joe T.'s. The cafe was named after Hope, Esperanza's Bakery and Cafe. This small neighborhood cafe was totally different from the original restaurant, with a varied menu serving breakfast and lunch and catering to a predominately Hispanic clientele. Along with its big brother, the little cafe grew in size and popularity. Because of this venture two new divisions were created, Esperanza's Wholesale Mexican Bread Division and Joe T. Garcia's Bottled Hot Sauce Division. However, even with all of the new divisions and new cafes, the family's first love is Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant.
got feedback?by JMartin 4322 Lemmon Ave Dallas, TX 75219 214-526-1020 For years Mia's has pleased the palates of Dallas diners with its fine -- yet far from fancy -- Tex-Mex fare. The autographed photos on the wall of the tiny, yet uncluttered, dining room serve as a backdrop to the eatery's excellent food and responsive service. However, there always seems to be a 15-20 minute wait (especially during peak hours and weekends), and when the tables are full, expect to have a very intimate dinner with the couple dining next to you. Nevertheless, patrons clearly consider the wait to be worth it. In fact, the food is quite memorable, with marinated brisket tacos and queso dip marking the house favorites, while beef enchiladas, fajita tacos and nachos are perennial best bets. The waitstaff aims to please and the atmosphere remains very casual, inviting diners from all walks of life to eat at Mia's. And here's a little something to chew on: the son of mama Mia is none other than Mico Rodriquez, the force behind Mi Cocina, The Mercury Grill, Paris Vendome, Taco Diner, Citizen and other notable dining establishments. -- John Vega
got feedback?by JMartin Fort Worth 817-740-8810 This is an upscale steakhouse with a small, intimate atmosphere; reservations, especially on the weekends, are recommended. The menu consists of several courses from the commonplace to the more exotic. Expect to pay at least $30 per person for dinner. Choose from such fare as: Fresh Linguini with Wild Boar Bacon, Shiitake Mushrooms, Arugula and Asparagus in a Tomato Cream Sauce; Game Rubbed Australian Lamb Chops with Avocado Corn Salad, Fried Housemade Gnocchi and Mango-Mint Lamb Demi; or one of my personal favorites, the Buffalo Ribeye.
got feedback?by warlock56 Downtown Fort Worth 817-348-8226 For a taste of some great Mexican cuisine, make this one of your first stops. The atmosphere is casual, the prices very reasonable, and the servings generous! Choose from the any of the usual varieties of Mexican foods like steak or chicken fajitas, plenty of tacos, and enormous portions of ribs. Plenty of alcohol on-hand also. If you leave here hungry, it's your own fault! For convenience, there is also a Marble Slab Creamery right across the street for something sweet.
got feedback?by warlock56 Riscky's has some of the best barbeque around and you definitely don't want to pass up a chance to give them a try. They have multiple locations in the Fort Worth area and smoke all the meat themselves at their Azle Ave. location. got feedback?by warlock56 For chicken lovers, try Mama's Chicken or Ernie's Chicken. For the meat lovers - you've gotta try the Lucychanga. Their margaritas are some of the best I've had in the area. Try the Mambo Taxi, which is their version of the sangria swirled margartia. But be warned -- they are strong, and they cut you off after four of them. Check out their website for a location near you. Average entree price: $13.
got feedback?by MLOK5 got feedback?by Fobulous got feedback?by JMartin »melsconey.com/  This is modeled after classic Detroit Coney Island restaurants. Inexpensive, tasty food, centered around diner favorites with a leaning towards Greek and Hot Dogs. If you've ever been to a National Coney Island, Kirby's Coney Island, Lafayette Coney Island, you will love the food at Mel's. All of you Michigan transplants will *LOVE* that you can finally get traditional Coney fare here in Texas. I had traditional Coney dogs. A hot dog in a bun, topped with all meat chili, onions, and mustard. It was pure bliss. The wife had a Gyro. It was also excellent. Our bill for two coneys, a Gyro, Iced Tea, and chili cheese fries was $15.00. We've been back several times, and as always the food is Excellent. It's authentic and always reminds me of home. Their Greek Salad is killer!
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Galleria Ice Skating Center (972) 392-3363 Dr Pepper StarCenter »www.drpepperstarcenter.com/ The Ice at Stonebriar Centre »www.shopstonebriar.com/html/Attr···p?aid=98 got feedback?by flarn GuideLive got feedback?by MLOK5 got feedback?by bevo1 The Dallas Zoo The Dallas Aquarium At Fair Park The Fort Worth Zoo got feedback?by flarn Age of Steam Railroad Museum Cavanaugh Flight Museum Dallas Children's Museum Dallas Museum of Art Dallas Dollhouse Museum Dallas Firefighters Museum Frontiers Of Flight Museum Meadows Art Museum The Sixth Floor Museum The Women's Museum Dallas Museum of Natural History Conspiracy Museum -------Fort Worth------- Cattle Raisers Museum Amon Carter Museum The Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame Pate Museum of Transportation Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art C R Smith Aviation Museum Vintage Flying Museum Palace of Wax Museum
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got feedback?by flarn Map showing all the malls in the Dallas area. Map showing all the malls in the FW area. You can click on the malls for a listing of the stores inside the malls. got feedback?by flarn 6.2 Night Life got feedback?by flarn got feedback?by flarn 6.3 Sporting EventsMLB: Texas Rangers NFL: Dallas Cowboys NBA: Dallas Mavericks NHL: Dallas Stars MLS: Dallas Burn NASCAR: Texas Motor Speedway got feedback?by Fobulous Frisco Roughriders Grand Prairie Airhogs got feedback?by bevo1 6.5 Great Date Places got feedback?by flarn Studio Movie Grill has a full food, soft drink, along with beer, wine and liquor menu available before and during the movie. . Once you are seated in your comfortable individual leather chair that swivels, rolls, and tilts, servers will take your order like any restaurant. Your food will be brought to you inside the theater, usually before the movie starts, so you can enjoy your meal during the show. You will also be given a small coaster light. We don't want to disturb you during the feature, so the coaster light lets our staff know you want service and we are ready to take your order or get you a refill. Your check will be dropped 40 minutes before the movie ends and you can pay out at your convenience. Studio Movie Grill Secondary review by KS quote:
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