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October 31, 2023October 31, 2023

Dallas Magnet Applications Open

Dallas Magnet applications open tomorrow morning for the 2024-2025 school year and will run through January 31, 2024.

Dallas Independent School District magnet campuses are some of the most sought after positions in public high schools.

The Townview Talented and Gifted High School along with School of Science and Engineering are consistently top ten.

Additionally, the School of Health Professions sent one of their students to Harvard on a full scholarship.

Dallas Magnet Applications Open

Magnet spots are allotted on a competitive basis and students must meet testing and GPA requirements to be eligible. School specific testing rubrics are then used to evaluate candidates.

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Ten Car Break In

A ten car break in this weekend in the area of Forest and Abrams has more Dallas residents frustrated by non-response by Dallas Police.

Dallas Police for years have claimed to be underfunded after multiple attempts to defund the police. Now though it seems they just don’t respond at all.

Dallas moved to an online reporting system to avoid dispatching an officer, but these crimes appear to never be followed up on.

Dallas City Council seems more focused on virtue signaling on issues than tackling problems facing every day citizens.

Ten Car Break In

This vehicle break spree in is one of many incidents where vandals and/or petty thieves target Dallasites with crime.

This follows years of Dallas residents complaining Dallas police do not respond to issues including assaults against children.

Dallas Police have yet to respond to our request for comment.

October 28, 2023November 10, 2023

Dallas County Ransomware

Dallas County employees are bracing for another cyber attack after a ransomware attack in May 2023 following issues in the City of Dallas.

The recent post showed on a list of active ransomware attacks committed by a person or group identified as “Play.”

It states “private documents of Dallas County departments” will go up for sale on the dark web unless an unspecified ransom is paid by Friday.

Dallas county employees are frustrated they weren’t notified earlier given they could fall victim to identity theft.

The personal information of 8,600 county employees personal information is compromised.

Almost two weeks later employees were notified of the security incident by a news release.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins stated “the investigation is still ongoing, we do not want to make premature assumptions…”.

Dallas County Ransomware Follows Dallas City Hall Attacks

The Dallas County ransomware incidents come just weeks after Dallas City Hall received reports about its ransomware incidents.

Both Dallas County and the City of Dallas seem grossly underprepared for the cyber fights coming to their front doors.

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Spooky Halloween Safety 2023

Spooky Halloween safety 2023 tips are here for Dallas families out looking for tricks and treats next week. The list below includes recommendations from Safe Kids nonprofit.

Some tips on getting there safely.

Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Safe costumes are another must for a frighteningly good time.

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Finally, don’t forget driving safety.

Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
Get rid of any distractions – like your phone – in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Spooky Halloween Safety 2023 – Trunk Or Treats

Other Side Dallas is aware of a number of Trunk or Treat events being hosted by businesses, churches, and other nonprofits. These are all options for an additionally safe Halloween this 2023.

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023

Beth Van Duyne Running

Beth Van Duyne running for Vice Chair of the Congressional House Republican Conference just moments after Mike Johnson elected Speaker.

Van Duyne who represents TX24 – a sprawling gerrymandered district from Dallas to Fort Worth was mayor of Irving.

Van Duyne noted her work in the Trump administration and as a small business owner. She was also one of 147 Members of Congress to vote to overturn the 2020 election.

Earlier this year, Van Duyne hosted a successful job fair for local businesses seeking applicants.

Beth Van Duyne Running – Successful in Past

In 2022, Van Duyne beat Jan McDowell by almost twenty points and more than 57,000 votes.

McDowell is currently running in the TX32 primary with ten other candidates to replace Colin Allred.

October 25, 2023October 24, 2023

DMA Layoffs Announced

DMA layoffs announced late Tuesday as news breaks that the Dallas Museum of Art is laying off eight percent of its staff.

The cuts come during a new era of change in Dallas cultural.

The Dallas Museum of Art is cutting jobs now to prevent a future shortfall.

Sources cite post pandemic stressors which make operating an arts institution increasingly difficult since COVID19.

“While we have not made these decisions lightly, like many nonprofit arts organizations in Dallas and around the country, the DMA must adjust to new realities in a post-pandemic world, including rising costs, expiration of government funding and audiences.”

DMA Layoffs Announced

In addition to the layoffs, the Dallas Museum of Arts indictaes it is reducing operating hours also.

Other Side Dallas will continue to monitor the arts scene as these stories develop.

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Wrong Person Intentionally Arrested

Wrong person intentionally arrested according to new federal lawsuit describing unlawful police tactics by Dallas police.

Silvester Hayes alleges in a federal lawsuit that Dallas Police officers Walter Paul Guab, Holly Harris and eight others misidentified him. Per his lawsuit they then kicked, punched, and tased him.

They also dislocated his arm before realizing they had the wrong person.

Hayes was arrested during an October 2021 traffic stop after police misidentified him as another suspect. He was then forcefully detained after police did not verify his name versus another person with a warrant.

This happened just over a year after the George Floyd death.

Hayes Life Turned Upside Down

Hayes would lose his security job after the arrest and detention and would lose his children to his wife. In addition he was unable to make housing payments due to what some call willfull negligence.

Dallas officers are recorded on bodycams stating they realize he is the wrong Sylvester Hayes. They also appear to be conspiring to create a charge to jail him under.

Wrong Person Intentionally Arrested

This case come just over a month after Dallas paid $1M over the Tony Timpa case – similar in facts to George Floyd.

One of the officers in that incident, Dustin Dillard, was promoted to Senior Corporal. That position which provides front line field training to new officers.

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Dallas Student Saved

Dallas student saved by a bus driver paying attention when her riders alerted her to a life threatening emergency.

Raquel Radford Baker, a bus driver for Dallas Independent School District, saved the life of a seven year old in late September.

School bus surveillance view shows the 7-year-old student putting something into his mouth.

Seconds later, the same boy is choking and approaches the driver.

Another part of the video shows Baker carrying the boy who is visibly limp in her arms.

Baker had instructed a woman outside the school to call 911, but dislodged the object before ambulances arrived.

Dallas Student Saved

The City of Dallas regularly holds disaster training for citizens to prepare for emergencies in their community.

CPR, including care for choking, and first aid are part of the curriculum offered free.

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023

State Fair Refunds

State Fair refunds are now an option after multiple people have asked do I get my money back after the early closure.

In a statement posted to the fair website, they say:

We deeply apologize for your experience on Saturday, October 14, at the 2023 State Fair of Texas. Please fill out the form below for admission ticket refunds or replacement requests.
State Fair of Texas

The Saturday State Fair of Texas shooting injured three people. Police arrested Cameron Turner after he tried to escape the scene.

State Fair Refunds Process

Guests present Saturday night can seek a refund through the State Fair guest relations webpage.

There are multiple options for your state fair refund.

You can request a replacement admission ticket if you can use it prior to the fair’s close Sunday.

You can also request a ticket be exchanged for a ticket to next year’s fair, if you prefer.

Finally, you can request a financial refund.

The State Fair of Texas is requiring certain information to process your refund request.

The State Fair is requiring some proof of attendance on October 14.

An admission ticket order number, a copy of your receipt, or a clear photo of your completed receipt for that day will all work.

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023

State Fair Shooter Identified

State Fair shooter identified by Dallas law enforcement as Cameron Turner held on $1,500,000 at the Lew Steritt Jail.

Turner is accused of firing a gun in a crowded food court at the State Fair of Texas as reported by Other Side Dallas.

Turner told Dallas police he was defending his family. He is currently charged with three counts of Aggrevated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Police found no prior arrests or outstanding warrants for Turner.

The shooting happened a little before 8:00PM Saturday evening.

State Fair Shooter Identified – The Impacted

Three people were injured in the shooting. All were treated and released. Police interviewed all three, and two of three were cooperative. A third, Cade Kelly, would not cooperate with investigators.

In the affidavit, Kelly is reported to exchange words with Turner on a video without audio feed.

Kelly did not have anything in his hands per the statement, nor did he reach for anything.

Turner pulled out a handgun, began shooting at Kelly, and, wounded two other people not involved in the initial interactio.