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March 11, 2022March 22, 2022

Dallas Jails Fail Again

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards says Dallas jails fail again after its mid February visit said the localjail “fails to comply with minimum standards.”

It is the second consecutive year under Sheriff Marian Brown’s management that the jail failed its annual inspection.

Under Brown’s leadership, Dallas jails fail again and again not only the inmates they are provided custody over, but also their own employees, including Damon Finney. There is also an open investigation into how $600,000 was stolen from inmate accounts.

Her management has also led to low morale among remaining deputy sheriffs who say the low staffing levels inhibit their ability to monitor inmates according to state standards.

The Findings Of Why Dallas Jails Fail Again

Here are some of the inspection’s findings:

Genetaror tests not being performed to ensure backup in case of disaster conditions.
Inmates using K2 – a synthetic marijuana – that created fumes throughout the area.
Inspectors found forty doors that were inoperable either due to inmate destruction or lack of maintenance.
Laundry staff not exchanging clothing and washable items.
Suicidal inmates “were being incorrectly documented.”

Sheriff Brown and her staff must develop remediation plans to return to compliance and provide them to the jail inspectors.

Marian Brown and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office refused request for comment.

The report creates another avenue for Lauren Davis in her November match up against Clay Jenkins and his mismanagement of Dallas County.

The letter from the commission to Judge Jenkins and Sheriff Brown is here:

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March 10, 2022March 14, 2022

High School Trainer Shot By Kimball High School Student

A high school trainer was shot by Kimball High School student from Dallas Schools in San Antonio while the team was there ahead of the UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament today.

The firearm was in a player’s bag when it accidentally discharged. The unnamed player has been arrested and the student trainer was rushed to a local hospital for surgery.

Accidentally Shot By Kimball High School Student

This is not the first firearms incident in Dallas this year.

Earlier several students were arrested at Woodrow Wilson High School prior to a planned fight and firearms were found. Additionally, a gun was found enroute to Marshal Prep Academy earlier this year.

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Beth Wing’s Lack of Leadership Follows To WT White

Beth Wing’s lack of leadership follows her to Dallas Independent School District’s WT White High School.

Beth Wing - Lack of Leadership Follows to WT White

The current concern is a parent report that another staff member was assaulted on campus by a student and is allowed to stay on campus.

There are reports this same student then commited a student on student attack, but is being allowed to not only stay on campus in violation of the Dallas Schools’ Code of Coduct, but is being kept in the same classroom as the student victimized.

We know of previous situations where Wing not only poorly communicated with staff and families, but also would not respond to parent complaints and outright ignored them. There are at least four complaints making their way through the Dallas ISD complaint process without resolution all dealing with Ms. Wing and her time at Dealey Montessori.

Beth Wing’s Lack of Leadership History

Wing was criticized by parents for her failures in handling Lauren Davis’ attacks on Dealey Montessori at the start of the school year and again in December when Dallas Police Department actively worked to protect white “no mask” protestors over the safety of children at the school.

Wing was transferred to WT White in which many called a promotion despite widespread complaints from parents about her failures in communicating and responding to a situation she helped escalate.

March 9, 2022March 7, 2022

DFR’s Brad Cox Not Charged

Dallas Fire Rescue‘s Firefighter-Paramedic Brad Cox not charged after kicking a man in the head on body camera.

Dallas Police have not responded to our inquiry about how the Public Integrity Unit came to the decision not to charge Cox given the graphic video evidence of him kicking a defenseless man on the ground multiple times before punching him.

Brad Cox Not Charged, But Terminated

Dallas police officer Melvin Williams was placed on administrative leave last year after assaulting a bystander in Deep Ellum. Like Williams, Cox had a personnel history of disciplinary actions related to anger management.

Cox’s LinkedIn profile shows he has fifteen years experience as an MMA fighter and still employed by Dallas Fire Rescue.

March 7, 2022June 21, 2022

Allred Soft On Russia

Former Vice President Mike Pence accused Colin Allred of being soft on Russia for not supporting the KeystoneXLpipeline in an earlier Congressional vote.

Allred reacted via press release. His statement in part is below.

“It is abhorrent for Mike Pence and the GOP to use the war in Ukraine to score cheap political points. Ukrainians are fleeing their homes and losing family members to a senseless invasion by a murderous dictator. “

“This is the same Vice President who stood with Trump as he cozied up to Putin and did nothing while he blackmailed the Ukrainians and withheld the arms they needed to defend themselves.”

Some have been critical of the 32nd District Congressman for trying to run against Donald Trump instea of Antonio Swad or Justin Webb, who will face one another in the Republican runoff.

Allred’s Local History Mixed

Colin Allred is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and recently took a CODEL – a Congressional Delegation trip – to Ukraine recently.

The two term Congressman has been considered vulnerable since his first election and has concentrated on securing his own seat rather than working locally to build a strong Democratic base. He lost the chance to face Brad Namdar in November after voters in the primary placed him fifth.

He was asked by the Congressional Black Caucus to give a response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union as a way to raise his profile.

Allred reportedly faced an ethics investigation two years ago over harrassment allegations, but neither he nor the House Ethics Committee would comment.

Additionally, last year when Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh came to Dallas he avoided taking questions about why SBA was not funding loans to local nonprofits.

Locally nonprofits received loan qualifications, but SBA staff never finalized the loan to keep them afloat. The student was briefly detained by staff believed to have been associated with Secretary Walsh or the Congressman.

March 3, 2022March 1, 2022

Nathan Johnson Losing Support

Is Texas state senator Nathan Johnson losing support from normal allies on the left? The answer according to some is yes.

“Nathan has no idea how to do constituent service and may be the worst state senator in Austin,” said a Democratic political consultant based in the state capital.

She continued, “he got lucky with his redistricting, but if Dems are apathetic and don’t show up or forget to vote down ballot this could be a GOP pick up.”

Nathan Johnson Losing Support From Left?

Among complaints is that Senator Johnson has not gotten Medicare expansion passed in Austin.

In a recent Facebook ad he was accused of being too willing to work with Republicans and not fighting hard enough for the rights of persons of color, women, the disabled, and other minorities…”

Johnson and United State Representative Allred were reportedly going to face centrist challengers per a rumor last August.

Johnson’s district has been re-written to be D+30.

March 2, 2022June 21, 2022

Primary Election Results 2022?

We were hoping to report primary election results 2022 for our readers this morning, but as it stands only 105 of 440 precincts are reporting.

There are a few clear data points though.

First, it appears Dallas Democrats will have an interesting slate of candidates if current trends last. Statewide, it may not matter as the Republican Party looks to continue their numbers superiority in statewide races.

Locally, while he is not coming in last in the field of six, Brad Namdar looks to have taken a major hit with local voters after allegations were reported he solicited an escort.

Primary Election Results 2022 – Symptom Of Something Bigger?

For years conservatives have questioned Dallas County Elections Department, particularly after John Wiley Price placed a close confidante in the role, Toni Pippins-Poole.

The inability of local elections departments to ensure a smooth electoral process with announcement of vote totals the same night – particularly with the Democrats emphasis on Early Voting options – decreases the overall trust in the process.

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022

Primary Election Day 2022

Today is primary election day 2022 here in Texas.

Dallas County Democrats have numerous contested races including at the top of the ballot where they are expected to nominate Beto O’Rourke. This is the Democrat sample ballot.

Dallas County Republicans mostly have contested races at the top of the ticket including Don Huffines challenging Greg Abbott for the gubernatorial nod and who will face Colin Allred in TX32.

The Republican sample ballot is here.

Primary Election Day 2022 Voting Locations

Schools, fire houses, and churches across Dallas will be used for voting locations. You can find a convenient voting location for you here.

February 28, 2022February 27, 2022

Dallas, Dallas ISD Surrenders On Masks

One day before primary voters choose party standard bearers, Dallas County and Dallas ISD surrenders on masks to Lauren Davis and reality.

Lauren Davis is challenging Edwin Flores for the Republican nomination to challenge Clay Jenkins in the November General Election.

Davis has gained prominence leading protests at Dealey Montessori Academy starting in September and as Chief Culture Officer for The Gents Place which has had unique views unrelated to men’s salon services recently.

The protests caused parent anger, particularly when Dallas Police seemed to go out of their way to protect white protestor rights over those of Black Lives Matter protests just a year prior. The protests seemed to be the impetus for Beth Wing’s sudden departure.

The Hinojosa flip flop comes as he reportedly prepares a mayoral run next year.

Dallas, Dallas ISD Surrenders On Masks – Any Change In Data?

In a late Friday afternoon statement, Judge Clay Jenkins announced his revised order regarding mask requirements in Dallas County.

“One hour after the CDC recommendation today, the public health committee met to look at hospital numbers here, medical modeling from UT Southwestern, and other information critical to advising,” said Jenkins.

However, some say, “What order? Government facilities have not mandated masks. Look at local theater operations,” said one county employee.

Many have complained that neither Dallas County, nor City of Dallas, took serious precautions once they decided to open back up.

“The theater here is that we needed masks,” the employee said. “This has all been political posturing by people who have magnetic attractions to microphones.”

“Clay Jenkins never mentioned paper masks don’t work against omicron. You need a N95 or KN95, but that doesn’t work for his audience of knitting circles.”

Both Dallas and Dallas schools says masks will no longer be mandated, but that they are “recommended.”

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Whiteout? Dallas Data Loss Media Drop

Dallas residents were rightfully concerned by Dallas weather conditions Wednesday afternoon with ice pending, but Dallas City Attorney Chris Caso chose Wednesday afternoon for its Dallas data loss media drop saying Erin Nealy Cox’s report was submitted and going to members of City Council.

In the terse press release, Dallas officials said Erin Nealy Cox of the law firm Kirkland & Ellis delivered to the City Attorney’s Office the firm’s report on the March 2021 data loss incident involving Dallas Police Department (DPD) data.

The firm’s report, findings, and recommendations were made available to the City Council in a closed session during today’s council meeting.

Dallas Data Loss Media Drop

Erin Nealy Cox took over an independent investigation into the city IT losses which deleted millions of police files used in criminal prosecutions.

Nealy Cox is the former US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas and was recommended by Dallas officials hoping to find answers to the data loss jeopardizing upwards of 17,000 criminal cases.

Neither Cox, nor Kirkland&Ellis, nor the City of Dallas have responded to questions about the investigation, but there are at least two allegations we have learned about involving a coverup of federal housing dollars in South Dallas and past and present members of City Council.

The report next goes to the Ad Hoc Committee on General Investigating and Ethics on Tuesday, March 1. The report will be made public this week in advance of the committee meeting. That committee is led by Cara Mendelsohn, District 12.