A NorthPark mall protest interrupted Black Friday Christmas shoppers in North Dallas yesterday by the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
The party called to “free Palestine” the same day a ceasefire had started in Israel.
Palestinians celebrated the ceasefire by lynching two members of their community in Gaza alleged to have collaborated with Israel.
NorthPark Center does have a Code of Conduct which states in part “Not staging any form of public event or protest…”
It is unclear why management allowed the protestors to continue. The mall regularly employs local law enforcement on an off duty basis.
NorthPark Mall Protest Part of Growing Antisemitism In North Texas
The Party for Socialism and Liberation conducted multiple protests at malls across America. NorthPark Center has a high concentration of Jews living in the immediate area.
Dallas ransomware data leaked to the dark web after a group called Play began releasing the five gigabytes stolen from Dallas County.
In October, Other Side Dallas reported Dallas County had its servers penetrated and data stolen in another Dallas ransomware attack.
The group Play initially said it would release data on November 3, but waited until November 7. It is not clear if this was meant to coincide with Election Day 2023.
Jenkins in a statement said Dallas officials were reviewing the released material. In a statement he said they are reviewing “claims” the material was stolen from Dallas County.
“We want to assure everyone that we are taking this matter seriously,” he said.
“Our top priority is the security and privacy of all individuals associated with Dallas County.”
However, when the incident first happened he waited nearly two weeks to inform employees about the breach.
Wernick files for 108 in a 2024 primary challenge to Morgan Meyer in the Park Cities/Preston Hollow district.
In a press release prior to Election Day 2023, Wernick cites Meyer’s connection to lobbyists and leftists. His announcement is below.
Wernick’s campaign site focuses on “liberty over tyranny”, “election integrity”, and “border security” among his top three listed issues. It is unclear if these are focal areas for voters in HD108.
Wernick previously ran for Dallas city council against Jaynie Schultz. That campaign was marred by doctored audio of his opponent.
Wernick Files For 108: How Does The “Other” Wernick Shape Race?
Another question in his bid for the 108th is his mother, Diane Benjamin.
In 2021, she claimed on Nextdoor someone decapitated a squirrel and placed it on her property. Benjamin was then credited with hurting Candy Evans’ campaign for city council after hijacking a meeting on public safety.
Benajamin has been active in GOP politics for decades, but it isn’t clear what role, if any, she will play on the campaign.
Election Day 2023 is here and there are multiple propositions for voters to consider including cost of living increases for retired teachers.
Other Side Dallas does not hold opinions on any candidates or propositions before voters. Because our viewpoint is to present news and not opinion, he list below is only intended as information.
Today’s ballot in Dallas County includes all of the following propositions for voters to cast their ballot. As a result watchers expect a low turnout in today’s election.
In the following sections, the ballot proposition will be listed. Additionally, there is a reference to the bill that put the issue on the ballot.
Proposition 1 – HJR 126
“The constitutional amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.”
Proposition 2 – SJR 64
“The constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.”
Proposition 3 – HJR 132
“The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual wealth or net worth tax, including a tax on the difference between the assets and liabilities of an individual or family.”
Proposition 4 – HJR 2 (2nd Special Session)
“The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads from $40,000 to $100,000; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts.”
Proposition 5 – HJR 3
“The constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.”
Proposition 6 – SJR 75
“The constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.”
Proposition 7 – SJR 93
“The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.”
Proposition 8 – HJR 125
“The constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.”
Proposition 9 – HJR 2
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.”
Proposition 10 – SJR 87
“The constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation equipment or inventory held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products to protect the Texas healthcare network and strengthen our medical supply chain.”
Proposition 11 – SJR 32
“The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.”
Proposition 12 – HJR 134
“The constitutional amendment providing for the abolition of the office of county treasurer in Galveston County.”
Proposition 13 – HJR 107
“The constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory age of retirement for state justices and judges.”
Proposition 14 – SJR 74
“The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the centennial parks conservation fund to be used for the creation and improvement of state parks.”
Vote Today
In conclusion, voters have a number of issues to decide. However, we hope this information is useful for voters in Dallas County. Voter participation has been a long term issue for Dallas. Other Side Dallas hopes all voters take advantage of the chance to cast their ballot.
Additionally, the March 2024 primary filing deadline starts in less than a month.
Stinky honey on Dak Prescott after yesterday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles putting the Cowboys two and a half games back.
After a 43-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams, Jerry Jones was quoted saying he doesn’t want to “poke the bear.” The question related to the upcoming game against the Eagles.
Dak Prescott however responded to Jones comments saying, “pour honey on me.”
He continued, “if I’m ever in a fight with a bear, pour honey on me. I’m looking forward to [that type of fight].”
Prescott ended the day sacked five times with a QBR rating of 72.5
Stinky Honey on Dak
If the season ended today, the Cowboys would be in the third Wild Card slot.
The next four games are against the Giants, Panthers, Commanders, and Seahawks. The Eagles come to Dallas for a mid December matchup.
There is still no movement on a second NFL team in Dallas. The idea was proposed by Mayor Eric Johnson caused the Cowboys to throw a flag over the idea in 2022.
Arlington, Irving, Kennedale, and Mansfield all stated they would close. Grand Prairie ISD was forced to close when they could not secure enough substitutes for anticipated vacancies.
Meanwhile, Dallas ISD says Ba Humbug to the Texas Rangers first World Series win.
DISD Says No Rangers
It is unclear how many students will be absent any way, but a large part of Dallas ISD’s budget comes from attendance levels.
Michael Fagan, 30, pleads guilty in the April 2023 road rage incident where he shot at an ATF agent in East Dallas.
Fagan pleads guilty to one count of assaulting a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon. The plea came before U.S. Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez on Tuesday, October 31.
On April 6, an ATF agent stopped at a red light at the intersection of Garland Road and Gaston Avenue in East Dallas.
The agent observed the SUV’s driver, identified as Mr. Fagan, inside the vehicle yelling and flailing his arms.
The ATF agent believed Fagan was having a medical emergency and asked if the driver was okay.
Mr. Fagan opened his driver-side door and began yelling “incoherently” at the agent. The agent instructed Mr. Fagan to get back in his vehicle.
Mr. Fagan re-entered his vehicle and retrieved a firearm. He then turned to face the agent holding a black semiautomatic pistol in his hand.
The agent ducked down below the dashboard and heard a gun fire.
The agent drew his weapon and fired three shots and hit Mr. Fagan once.
Mr. Fagan fled the scene and was later arrested after he was admitted to Baylor hospital.
Michael Fagan Pleads Guilty – Faces Twenty Years
Fagan was charged via criminal complaint in April 2023 and was indicted in May 2023.
Mr. Fagan now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives’ Dallas Field Division, the Dallas Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office were partners in the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Withers is prosecuting the case.
Shilo Sanders not learning from past mistakes after a brutal hit where he leads with the crown of the helmet.
Some say Sanders plays the game of football with a throwback style. However, it’s a style increasingly at odds with the modern NCAA.
His play causes controversy, including on Saturday. Officials removed him from the contest for a hit on a UCLA Wide Receiver.
It was the tackle that used to be commonplace in football. Now viewed as a partial cause of CTE and other brain injuries.
Shilo Sanders Not Learning – Off Field Issues
Sanders has had off field violence issues too.
Sanders who assaulted a staff member at Focus Learning Academy – the successor to Prime Prep Academy – does it again.
A 2016 personal injury case has led to an eight figure legal judgement against Deion Sanders family including his son, Shilo, after an assault at the successor to Prime Prep Academy, Focus Learning Academy.
In September 2015, Darjean then an employee with Focus Learning Academy, was violently attacked by Shilo Sanders. Shilo is the son of Deion and Pilar Sanders.
The attack casued by the younger Sanders hospitalized Darjean for multiple days in the hospital and required siognificant medical care including spinal surgery.
The outburst by Shilo Sanders cost more than $115,000 in medical care at the time and per court documents made Darjean unable to maintain gainful employment due to permanent neurological injuries and damage to his cervical spine.
Deion Sanders had publically denied the allegations and accused Darjean of being a liar.
