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January 8, 2022March 22, 2022

Seider Challenges Suprun

Current Dallas Justice of Peace 3-2 Steve Seider challenges Suprun ballot petitions in a late Friday notice to Dallas County Democratic Party.

It is unclear the basis for Seider’s challenge, but he has previously attempted to keep opponents off the ballot in other election years, and this appears to be another attempt at resurrecting Donald Trump’s Big Lie over election fraud claims when none exist.

Christopher Suprun is best known politically as the 2016 Republican faithless elector who would not vote for Donald Trump. His December 2016 New York Times oped was the first time a member of the Electoral College publicly announced a campaign against his party’s own nominee.

Since that time Suprun has been active in electing Democrats across the nation, but is seen as a fair person committed to the Rule of Law. He did not respond to a request for comment despite previously writing for Other Side Dallas.

Seider Challenges Suprun Not First GOP Politricks Of 2022

Seider challenging Christopher Suprun is not the first of this cycle or the first for Seider who sued to remove Mauri Long from the ballot in 2018 in a race he won by 1400 votes out of 200,000.

The Dallas County Republican Party also added a candidate in the Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 race against Adam Swartz after the deadline.

January 7, 2022January 6, 2022

Hinojosa: Will Not Shut the District Down

In a local NBC interview, Dallas Schools’ Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says coronavirus “will not shut the district down.”

Hinojosa said students do not learn as well when they are not in person, but he also made oblique references to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) not funding virtual education programs.

On previous occasions, TEA has inserted itself into health decisions contrary to Centers for Disease Control guidance.

Will Not Shut the District Down…Unless…

The Superintendent’s statements remind some of the caution Dallas ISD had during Spring Break 2020 when they could not make a definitive decision about return to school despite overwhelming cases of coronavirus in Dallas and in Texas.

Dallas ISD waited until students had left school on Spring Break to announce education would not return to the classroom.

Dallas Schools have announced mask mandates will remain in place. It is unclear if non parental community activists will continue harassing local schools or not.

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022

Dallas Police First Amendment Policy: Make It Up As You Go

The Dallas Police First Amendment policy appears to be make it up as you go.

On Wednesday, local newshound Avi Adelman posted he got a tip about a shooting in East Dallas and went to the scene.

As noted in his Facebook post, an officer stopped him – a freelance member of the local media community from approaching – despite other civilians being in the immediate area.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit arrested Adelman several years ago for photographing an incident in the public eye which cost taxpayers a six figure settlement due to that officer’s aggressiveness.

Public Information Officers for Dallas Police initially stated they “will work on it” when asked why officers had responded as they did. In a follow up, another PIO provided a copy of the Department General Order, but also would not answer what training failures existed on the issue of First Amendment civil rights.

Dallas Police Academy has a history of problems including Lieutenant Brian William Deininger, an officer assigned to teach Field Sobriety training, but who was found unresponsive in his car slurring his words when police and EMS showed up in Irving, Texas.

Dallas Police First Amendment Policy

The Dallas Police force appears to be shizophrenic on the issue of civil rights protections.

In summer 2020, officers actively assaulted civilian protestors and bystanders during the George Floyd protests locally. More recently, they have allowed far right, white protestors to disrupt the school day at Dallas ISD’s Dealey Montessori campus.

Additionally, the Dallas Police Department is not responding to public information requests blaming COVID19 – another transparency issue in a department with increasing problems relating to the public they “serve” while also hiding crime data from citizens, crime watch groups, and journalists.

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Public Input Requested For Federal Dollars

Federal dollars are coming to Dallas and public input is being requested for the use of those dollars.

The City of Dallas Community Development Commission (CDC), along with staff from Budget and Management Services will hold a series of virtual neighborhood public meetings to inform residents of the potential uses of U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds.

The meetings are also designed to encourage residents to provide input on how the City uses these federal grant funds to address community needs.

The HUD grants serve low-and-moderate income residents and communities in Dallas. The FY 2022-23 Action Plan (annual budget) will be submitted to HUD August 2022. The meetings begin virtually Thursday, January 6 to January 20.

Federal Dollars Public Hearing Schedule

Dates and times are as follows:

January 6, 2022: 7:00 PM

January 10, 2022 : 10:00 AM

January 11, 2022 : 5:00 PM

January 13, 2022 : 12:00 PM

January 13, 2022 : 6:00 PM

January 20, 2022 : 6:00 PM (Telephone townhall meeting)

More information on the Consolidated Plan and meeting links are available here: https://bit.ly/3pkmDC5.

It is unclear how this process will differ from the South Dallas/Fair Park Opportunity Fund which has had repeated problems over the years.

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Dallas Adds New COVID19 Test Sites

Dallas adds new COVID19 test sites this week to battle a rising Omicron vairant infection rate locally. Dallas County Health and Human Services, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District and Dallas Parks and Rec, is opening two new COVID testing sites this week.

Ellis Davis Field House will open tomorrow at noon.

Ellis Davis Field House is located at 9191 S Polk Street, Dallas, Texas 75232.

Operations will begin on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Operations will run Monday thru Sunday from 8AM – 8PM.

Appointments preferred, but walk-ups also accepted. Appointments can be made at: https://testing.nomihealth.com/signup/texas

Samuell Grand Aquatics Center will open Thursday at 8AM.

Samuell Grand Aquatics Center is located at 3201 Samuell Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75223.

Operations will begin Thursday, January 6, 2022 and run Monday thru Saturday, 8AM – 5PM

Appointments at Samuell Grand Aquatics Center are required. Appointments can be made at www.mycovidappointment.com OR 469-536-0807.

New COVID19 Test Sites

The new testing sites come on the heels of DCHHS sites added the week prior to Christmas.

Yesterday Governor Abbott pleaded for federal resources for Texas afetr avoiding policies to limit the spread of COVID19.

January 4, 2022January 3, 2022

Abbott Begs For Help Again

Texas Governor Greg Abbott begs for federal socialist help again per a statement from his office.

The Texas governor, who has opposed COVID19 vaccine mandates and other preventive measures, said on Friday that his state had requested federal help with testing sites.

Abbott said in a press release that the state requested “resources for federally-supported testing locations and medical personnel and additional federal allocations of monoclonal antibodies.”

In June 2020, Governor Abbott blamed young people for the rise in COVID19 cases only to be diagnosed with the virus himself. He used monoclonal antibodies – a high dollar treatment option when he was diagnosed with coronavirus himself just a day after being at a fundraiser event the day before.

In October, Abbott issued a state executive order that barred Texas entities, including private business, from issuing COVID-related vaccine mandates. That came after the federal government announced a plan requiring private businesses with more than one hundred employees to require vaccinations or weekly testing.

Abbott was accused if playing politics at the time.

His statement against President Biden stated, “In yet another instance of federal government overreach, the Biden Administration is now bullying many private entities into imposing COVID19 vaccine mandates, causing workforce disruptions that threaten Texas’ continued recovery from the COVID19 disaster.”

Abbott is facing a primary challenge from both former Congressman Allen West and former Texas Senator Don Huffines.

Huffines has attacked Abbott on issues ranging from government administration to illegal immigrants, the coronavirus response, and blaming the governor for last year’s February power outages which he called “ridiculous.”

Abbott Begs Like Last Year While Denying Local Assistance

In August 2021, Abbott denied coronavirus response resources requested by Dallas area hospitals battling increasing hospital admissions.

Hospitals in Dallas and throughout North Texas said they needed hundreds of additional emergency staff to deal with the surge of viral cases of coronavirus. The state denied their request for emergency personnel.

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

Masks Stay In Dallas ISD

Mandatory masks stay in Dallas ISD after a Sunday night email to parents.

Dallas County like much of America is in a coronavirus Hot Zone as the Omicron variant is causing a rapid rise in COVID infections. Beyond Dallas ISD it is unclear on what steps state or federal government can take in light of the pandemic.

Masks Stay Thru Spring Break – At Least

The full statement to Dallas Schools’ parents is here:

Dallas ISD Parents,

Happy New Year. As we prepare for classes to resume this week, we continue to monitor COVID19 data and prepare for a safe return. Dallas County recently returned to level Red as the new Omicron variant has proven to be more easily transmitted than previous strains. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) anticipates the number of positive cases will increase over the next few weeks.

Dallas ISD’s mask requirement, along with other safety measures, has helped keep the number of positive cases down across the district. As staff return to work and classes resume, adhering to the mask protocol will be critical to controlling the spread and keeping students in classrooms. We will continue our mask and quarantine protocols and reassess at spring break. In-person classes will resume Wednesday January 5, as scheduled.

We remain committed to following established safety measures:

requiring masks
encouraging vaccinations
practicing social distancing
continuing cleaning and hygiene efforts, and
frequent testing.

Campus nurses will be available to test campus staff and students. We will also have a central testing site at the William H. Cotton Service Center, 3701 S. Lamar, from 8AM – 1PM on Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4.

Those who have been fully vaccinated and are deemed a close contact will not be required to quarantine if they are not displaying symptoms. As always, anyone who displays symptoms of COVID19 should stay home and contact their health care provider.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff continues to be our top priority. Thank you for your support and commitment to helping keep everyone safe.

Mask Debate Continues

The ongoing discussion of masks in schools will likely continue a debate about students wearing masks beyond just NextDoor groups.

Most notably a group of upper middle class white individuals have been pushing back against the mask mandate at Dealey Montessori. The protests were pushed by Lauren Davis who has worn masks regularly in public spaces. They also come despite President Trump stating he has taken both the vaccine and booster leading some of the Alex Jones style sycophants to describe him as a “sell out.”

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

Marcus Turner Fireworks Coming?

Kaboom. Are Marcus Turner fireworks coming after he posted to Facebook a fire works display on New Year’s Eve?

The video is below.

In his Facebook post he says “Hope you had a great New Years Eve and have a even better New Year. We haven’t been able to see each other in a while. I hope that changes soon…”

Marcus Turner Fireworks

The City of Dallas and its suburban partners normally put out notices stating fireworks are illegal and will be punished by fines of up to $2000, but after a PR blitz in July, there were not reported prosecutions from fireworks in Dallas.

In other local news, police are still on the lookout for Abel Acosta in the triple murder of three teens last Sunday. His father remains in prison in lieu of a $3M bond. He is charged as an accompice in the crime.

There have also been no developments in the squirrel murder manhunt in Preston Hollow. One police source said this case may be “a tough nut to crack.”

January 1, 2022January 1, 2022

Happy New Year 2022

From everyone at Other Side Dallas we wish you a very Happy New Year 2022 and hope the New Year brings us all closer together.

As you enjoy your holiday and the start of another year, wee hope you will remember the many front line responders (police, fire, EMS) and hospital workers who work today to bring you safety while you spend time during this pandemic, COVID19.

Happy New Year 2022

As one of America’s Founding Fathers, Ben Frankling said, “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.”

His advice is good not just today, but every day.

December 30, 2021June 21, 2022

CD32 GOP Candidate Forum In Two Weeks

Dallas County Republican voters will have an opportunity to hear from prospective Members of Congress at the CD32 GOP candidate forum on January 13, 20222 in two weeks.

The event will take place at 6:30PM at the Studio Movie Grill on Royal Lane in North Dallas and will give local Republicans the chance to choose between mainstream conservatism or the growing chorus of QAnon backed candidates in Texas politics that have taken to protesting local schools despite having no children in the classroom.

CD32 GOP Candidate Forum Listing

The following candidates for the Republican nomination in Congressional District 32 are listed as part of the event:

Nathan Davis – a self described “American First Republican” from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Bronx, New York.

Darrell Day

Brad Namdar – perhaps the prohibitive favorite in the race. He is a small business owner and appointee of Governor Greg Abbott. He has also enjoyed multiple national media appearances.

Ejike Opka – if a second candidate exists who can challenge, it may be Opka who is a local real estate investor and former Dallas mayoral candidate. Opka should be able to raise the money needed to be competitive, but Namdar may be too far in front with grassroots support, and as of this writing still does not have an obvious website presence.

Antonio Swad

Justin Webb