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Cumulus Sues Hang Zone

Cumulus Sues Hang Zone with a lawsuit against former 1310 The Ticket hosts Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp.

The lawsuit comes over their podcast endeavor since leaving 1310 The Ticket last month. The new podcast is called The Dumb Zone.

McDowell and Kemp departed the station after failing to come to a new contract agreement.

Cumulus Sues Hang Zone

Cumulus Sues Hang Zone – The Legal Side

According to a memo from Cumulus Dallas Market Manager Dan Bennett, the two parties saw talks break down “over competing digital media interests Dan and Jake wished to pursue outside of a Cumulus Media partnership”.

After leaving 1310 The Ticket, McDowell and Kemp started a Patreon podcast entitled The Dumb Zone. This appears to be a side eye play on their former Ticket program The Hang Zone.

In response, 1310 The Ticket sent the pair a cease-and-desist letter.

On Friday, Cumulus filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Kemp and McDowell alleging breach of contract.

In the complaint, the company argues that McDowell and Kemp created the new program while still employed by The Ticket.

This was in violation of their non-compete agreements per the lawsuit.

The suit goes on to say the duo began “recording an identical show…which follows the same program format as The Hang Zone.”

They also report the podcast is focused on a male audience and on Dallas-area sports.

Legal documents also show the company believes Kemp and McDowell rebranded social media accounts owned by 1310 The Ticket.

The company has asked for a temporary injunction against the pair and The Dumb Zone.

It believes that “without a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction, we will continue to suffer substantial irreparable harm to its business as a result of (McDowell and Kemp’s) actions”.

According to documentation in the case, McDowell — who joined The Ticket in 1999 — had a clause in his contract that prohibited him from “directly or indirectly” engaging “in any activities the same or essentially the same” as his radio work for six months after his contract ended. A clause also appears to show that Cumulus reserved the right to enact “immediate injunctive relief” should the clause be broken.

Cumulus previously charged a local nonprofit for ads they admit they did not air. After Other Side Dallas reporting, Cumulus did refund the payments.

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Racist Mesquite ISD Teacher

Racist Mesquite ISD teacher is actively in job market.

The teacher below, identified as Daniella Allen, received termination notice on the first school day for “alarming, racist statements.”

Allen was a teacher at the Mesquite ISD Thompson Elementary School. Parents identified her in screenshot posts on X (formerly Twitter).

The account for TheClairKyleG is no longer active. It is unclear if this deactivation occured by the user or staff at X (formerly Twitter).

Racist Mesquite ISD Teacher
Racist Mesquite ISD Teacher

Racist Mesquite ISD Teacher

Mesquite ISD was direct in calling the series of statements “alarming” and “racist.”

It appears she was terminated from the language in the post and ineligible for rehire in Mesquite ISD. It is unclear is she can be hired in other Texas districts.

In addition to the personnel issue which Mesquite ISD says they investigated immediately, Mesquite ISD also dealt with a gun on campus.

Other Side Dallas will continue to monitor this story.

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Poor Jenna Ryan

Poor Jenna Ryan

Poor Jenna Ryan is back at it – now complaining the Paypal shut down her legal defense fund account.

In a rant on X she describes her personal financial information being shred with the media.

Other Side Dallas reached out to CBS, NBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. None could comment officially, but sources say no personal financial information was shared with the media.

Poor Jenna Ryan

Ryan has continued her work though and claims of innocence.

It was disclosed that Ryan closed her real estate business and later reopened it using a new name for herself after the insurrection.

Her real-estate website, First Place Real Estate, shows Ryan identifying herself as “Jennifer Rodgers.” Ryan has since changed her name back to Jenna Ryan.

It is unclear why the name change was required if she had nothing to be ashamed for in supporting what is described as an insurrection.

Poor Jenna Ryan

Jenna Ryan came to be known as the Dallas area realtor who participated in the January 6th riots. She claimed she would not go to jail because she was white and blonde.

Ryan made headlines when she bragged about taking a private jet to the insurrection and called it “one of the best days of my life.”

She did indeed serve jail time and was convicted for her participation that day.

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Talib Sentenced

Talib sentenced to 37 years in prison for his role in the shooting of a youth football coach Mike Hickmon last summer.

The story was presented here in Other Side Dallas last August.

Aqib Talib and his brother Yaqub Talib were both NFL players prior to coaching in South Dallas.

Neither Talib brother addressed the media heading into the courthouse.

Video from the shooting is age restricted by Google. Watch via YouTube.

Aqib’s attorney said in a statement at the time of Hickmon’s death that the ex-NFL star was “very distraught and devastated…”

The former Super Bowl champion has not spoken out over it all since.

Talib Sentenced

Talib Sentenced After Plea Bargain

Talib’s sentence of thirty-seven years was part of a plea bargain.

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North Texas Job Fair 2023

North Texas Job Fair 2023 is happening today at the Irving Convention Center from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Organizers expect nearly 400 hundred employers to be present.

Local Member of Congress Beth van Duyne has organized the event with a bipartisan coalition of elected officials. Van Duyne is also the former Mayor for the City of Irving.

North Texas Job Fair 2023

This job fair follow several others like it, but much larger in scope and size.

Some of the companies in attendance include FC Dallas, Toyota, UPS, DFW Airport, Amazon and American Airlines.

Additionally, Bell Textron, AT&T, the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, CHRISTUS Health, Holt CAT, Bank of the West, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Marriott International will attend.

North Texas Job Fair 2023 Also Back To School Fair

In addition to job offerings, the event will feature back to school supplies while they last.

North Texas Job Fair 2023

Students in Dallas are headed back to school in just one week.

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Chaos At AAC

Chaos at AAC – the American Airlines Center – was another example of uncontrolled violence in Dallas. City council continues unwilling to respond to violence downtown and in Dallas neighborhoods.

The American Airlines Center hosted the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing match. There are numerous videos showed bigger fights outside the ring.

It is unclear the number of security and police on scene. Video is clear it was not enough for the pay per view event titled “Ready 4 war.”

Logan Paul also involved himself in an incident with a fan during the match.

It was a full day for the older Paul brother. He made the flight from Detroit to Dallas after being in WWE’s SummerSlam.

Chaos At AAC

Chaos At AAC – Not In Ring

The YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz via a unanimous decision (97-92, 98-91, 98-91) Saturday night.

The event at American Airlines Center was sold-out.

Paul hurt Diaz in the first round and some indicated they thought he “would cruise or finish early.” Diaz kept the contest close and made it a dogfight throughout.

Dallas has been hundreds of officers short since 2020. It was then that the city council led by Adam Bazaldua moved to remove police funding.

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Dallas Budget 23-24

Dallas Budget 23-24

The Dallas Budget 23-24 is now public after TC Broadnax released his plan to lower crime or tax bills for local residents.

Broadnax’s recommendations for the 2023-2024 budget include more money for police and fire personnel. There is a modest cut to the overall tax rate. The new rate is still a tax increase against appraisals that are rising by ten percent or more.

Dallas Budget 23-24

The budget also includes more money for staff to enforce city council’s move against short term rentals.

The budget also has funding for new technology infrastructure.

Ransomware attacks in Dallas caused problems for Dallas Fire Rescue response and basic services. For weeks, library patrons could not use the request system to check out items.

The attacks also hit the court systems also.

Dallas Budget 23-24

Overall, the city of Dallas, Texas, is gearing up for a transformative year with the unveiling of its 2023-2024 budget.

The full budget is available here.

Other Side Dallas will track budget discussions and ask questions along the way.

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Back To School Prep

Back To School Prep

Back to school prep is underway as we are one week away from Dallas Independent School District Back to School nights.

Back To School Prep

Dallas ISD schools start the school year on Monday, August 14, 2023.

The district will hold a Back to School Registration Event to get your child registered for the new school year!

The event takes place this Saturday, August 5, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Ellis Davis Field House. The field house is located at 9191 S. Polk Street.

Parents will receive in-person assistance with registration, for students enrolling in pre-K through 12th grade. Students registering onsite for K – 12th grade will receive free school supplies, backpacks and other services, while supplies last. 

Please come prepared with the following documents to complete your child’s enrollment:

  • Birth certificate (new students)
  • Parent/guardian photo ID
  • Proof of address
  • Immunization record
  • Social Security card (optional)

Parents of pre-K students will also need to provide documentation to determine eligibility for pre-K (as applicable):

  • Proof of income
  • Medicaid/SNAP/TANF benefits letter
  • Foster care paperwork
  • Military paperwork
  • Star of Texas paperwork

Back To School Prep: Backpacks

Dallas ISD will require clear backpacks for all students in K – 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. This requirement will not apply to pre-K students.

Students also have the option of carrying a mesh backpack, however clear ones are preferred.

Students may carry a small, nonclear pouch in their backpack to hold personal items, such as cellphones, money, and hygiene products.

To support families, each student will be provided a durable clear backpack at no cost. Parents may also purchase the preferred clear backpack, or the acceptable mesh backpack, for their students.

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School Reopens In Two Weeks

School reopens in two weeks for Dallas Independent School District and many area programs. The start date is August 14.

There will be 174 days of instruction. This includes 85 days in the fall semester and 89 in the spring.

Winter break will take place December 25, 2023 through January 9, 2024.

Additionally, students will receive a full week out of school for Thanksgiving, November 20 – 24, 2023.

Spring break is scheduled for March 11 – 15, 2024.

The final day of school is scheduled for May 24, 2024.

Among changes expected this year, ALL students are required to have clear backpacks. This comes despite continued gun related events on campus with clear backpacks last year.

This requirement does not apply to pre-K students. 

School Reopens In Two Weeks – The Calendar

School Reopens In Two Weeks

The Dallas ISD full calendar can be seen below.

Dallas-ISD-Calendar-2023-2024Download
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Hero Cedar Hill Doctor

The hero Cedar Hill doctor in the Tuesday shooting earlier this week saved countless lives per a police source.

During a briefing Cedar Hill Police Chief Reyes identified the shooting suspect as Bryan McGee. McGee is a 34-year-old male from Glenn Heights, Texas.

Cedar Hill Hero Doctor

McGee remains hospitalized in critical condition after a shoot out with police. There is some conjecture McGee was attempting “suicide by cop.”

McGee is currently charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. More charges are expected.

Hero Cedar Hill Doctor Shot

Sources say McGee intended to shoot his ex-girlfriend. Instead, he shot a physician where his ex-girlfriend worked. The physician was trying to move bystanders to safety when shot.

The shooting comes just over a year since a similar shooting at the Duncanville Field House nearby.

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