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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 28, 2021December 30, 2021

Squirrel Murder Manhunt

In a Best of Nextdoor post, local Republican Precinct Chair, has started a squirrel murder manhunt after claiming a sick neighbor left a decapitated squirrel on her back porch.

Squirrel Murder Manhunt

While local police are hunting for the person responsible for a triple homicide in Garland, Ms. Benjamin is aking Dallas Police to investigate what many in the now deleted or removed thread to believe an animal on animal attack.

Dallas County Republican Party officials did not respond to an email requesting comment, but another Republican who sent Other Side Dallas the screenshots said, “the wannabe victimhood of someone who lives in a million dollar home is appalling.”

She continued, “Diane is living in fantasy land. She lives paranoid Joe Biden is going to order an illegal alien to force her to take a vaccination which she will be taxed more for receiving.”

Locally, QAnon has taken over more grassroots leadership positions in the Dallas area despite the clear correlation to losing general election votes because of their actions.

Their actions led to local realtor Jenna Ryan going to Washington for the January 6th insurrection and famously claiming she would not go to jail because she is white before ultimately being sentenced to jail.

It has also led to multiple protests at Dealey Montessori by local activists with no connection to the school other than anger at the mask mandate that exists district wide.

Ms. Benjamin signs her posts GOP Precinct Chair 2021. She is the mother of D11 city council candidate Barry Wernick who lost earlier this year to Jaynie Schultz.

December 25, 2021December 25, 2021

Merry Texas Christmas 2021

Other Side Dallas wishes all its readers, members of Dallas City Council, and businesses a very Merry Texas Christmas 2021.

We wanted to share the quote below from one of our favorite holiday stories in hopes that we all find these days to be filled with charity, mercy, and general good acts of kindness. These are the same traits that brought America together in difficult times past and together we accomplish so much more than apart.

We 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.

An Old Quote For Christmas 2021

“What is Christmas? It is the tenderness of the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future.” – Agnes M. Pahro

December 19, 2021December 19, 2021

Gary Kelly Has COVID19

Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly has COVID19 just days after glibly telling Congress he doesn’t think masks provide any health benefit in contradiction to Centers for Disease Control guidance.

It is unclear how many cases are happening within Southwest Airlines right now, but more locally Dealey Montessori cases shot up immediately when unmasked students were allowed it the classroom in violation of Dallas ISD’s mask mandate.

Gary Kelly Has COVID19, But Losing Control At Airline?

Weeks ago Southwest Airlines had to cancel 2000 flights in a weekend stranding tens of thousands of passengers across the United States. At the time they blames weather and technology, but insiders say it was a mass Blue Day – where employees call out sick from work. American Airlines had similar issues.

Southwest also said it would follow Goveror Greg Abbott’s mask mandate prohibitions instead of federal government rules.

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

Charlie Gearing Endorsements Keep Coming

The Charlie Gearing endorsements train is fully functional right now as former Mayor and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk endorsed Charlie Gearing in his race for House District 114.

Kirk described Gearing as a “lifelong Democrat” and principled coalition builder.

Currently, four candidates are known to be running in the Democratic Primary: Charlie Gearing, Alexandra Guio, Chris Leal, and Kendall Scudder.

Guio had been nominated to serve on the City of Dallas Redistricting Commission, but jumped at the chance to run for HD114.

Charlie Gearing Endorsements

Late last week, Gearing was endorsed by former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis in a move that might keep another challenger out of the race.

Davis’s endorsement focused on Gearing’s support for reproductive rights. He has made repeal of SB8 a focus of his campaign. She goes on to talk about his willingness to be a fighter while Roe v Wade is under attack.

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Tacoma Wants Moore

Tacoma Wants Moore – Avery Moore – and is taking him from Dallas Police Department where he has spent the past several years looking to exit to other chief positions across the country.

The Tacoma (WA) City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Dallas’ Assistant Chief of Police for Investigations to the position of Police Chief per a Dallas Morning News report. He is designated to start January 18, 2022.

Moore has served three decades in the Dallas Police Department. He has overseen Dallas special investigations division and the tactical unit. Prior to those assignments he managed seven hundred officers in the East Patrol Bureau. He’s also worked as a SWAT commander and the legislative affairs liaison.

Tacoma is struggling with the same issues Dallas faces: higher crime rates and an inability to recruit officers.

Tacoma Wants Moore Or Do They?

Tacoma has appointed Mr. Moore unanimously, but his record in Dallas is mixed at best.

Despite last year’s After Action Report there have been no substantive changes in Dallas Police accountability. Recently a homeowner was detained in her own home – an issue which the special investigations division has not responded – and officers assaulting citizens on the street.

Additionally, Chief Garcia has been on a mission to limit citizen and journalist access to crime data.

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Ghosting Or Just Lost? Alexandra Guio

Alexandra Guio is not missing – she is just ghosting Paula Blackmon and city staff – after her appointment to the Dallas Redistricting Commission and recent decision to launch a campaign for House District 114.

Guio was appointed to the Redistricting Commission in early March 2021. Local city rules prohibit city council appointees from being candidates or treasurers for political campaigns.

Guio’s news comes after Paul Ridley demanded the removal of former D14 City Council Member David Blewett’s appointee to the Redistricting Commission.

Alexandra Guio

Guio did not respond to a call from Other Side Dallas, but at least one other candidate was not surprised.

“Alex thinks she is going to roll into progressive HD114 as a former Republican with a commitment problem and we’re going to let that slide,” said a local Democratic activist.

Currently, there are four announced candidates in the race for HD114: Charlie Gearing, Chris Leal, and Kendall Scudder. There is the possibility of a fifth candidate entering the race shortly.

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Eric Johnson Tests Positive For COVID19

Mayor of Dallas Eric Johnson test positive for COVID19 per a statement issued a short while ago.

“I appreciate your thoughts and prayers on behalf of my family, and I look forward to a speedy recovery so I can get back to work with my colleagues on behalf of the people of Dallas,” Johnson, 46, said in the statement. “In addition, I want to take this opportunity to again encourage residents of Dallas to get vaccinated if they have not yet done so — and to receive a booster shot when they are eligible.”

Eric Johnson Tests Positive Despite Vaccination

Mayor Johnson was vaccinated at UT Southwestern Medical Center in January 2021 due to an underlying medical condition not disclosed.

Despite county mask requirements, the City of Dallas has been less strict with enforcing masks locally including at popular gathering places such as The Majestic Theatre.

The Mayor has cancelled a number of appointments including tomorrow’s city council meeting as he recovers.

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Erin Nealy Cox Gets IT Investigation

Erin Nealy Cox takes over the city investigation into 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.

Council members on Thursday also questioned the head of the city’s IT department about a 131-page report released two weeks ago that found the country’s ninth-largest city lacked basic policies and procedures for backing up archived data.

The City Council’s general investigating and ethics committee unanimously agreed Thursday to recommend law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP to conduct the independent review. The City Council will have to approve the decision to make it official.

“The data loss incident may have originated with a single employee who broke the rules,” said council member Cara Mendelsohn, who is chair of the committee. “But it’s clear from this report that there are no rules.

“The discovery of the data loss is horrific to the victims of family violence, and I’m not sure that we can ever fully apologize for any of the cases that don’t move forward because of these errors.”

Erin Nealy Cox – No Stranger To Dallas Police

Nealy Cox, resigned from North Texas’ U.S. Attorney’s Office in December estimated the review and report would take three months to complete and cost taxpayers more than half a million dollars.

Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Albert Martinez said an investigation continues alongside the Dallas FBI Field Office.