ORIGINAL: DJFOURSON

While it seems you already took the plunge into something else:
Try CL for used deals.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/tag/3382788277.html

Used saves you all kinds of money, if you can negotiate.

$150 budget is really hard to pull off on a new LARGER SIZE glow model or EP that gives you the characteristic of progressing as an RC pilot. I tried EP models (Stryker, T-28, GWS Slow Stick, mini Stick EP) and couldn't believe the negative difference from the glow flying models I'm accustomed to. A 60 size model can handle your windy Dallas weather.