Eddie Bernice Johnson – The Other Side Dallas

January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

President Biden Expected At Funeral

President Biden expected at funeral of late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson later today to memorialize a Capitol Hill ‘icon.’

The former Member of Congress Eddie Bernice Johnson died New Year’s Eve Day.

The White House statement on news of her death called her an “icon and mentor.” It went on to say her legacy was one of “resilience and purpose.”

In a statement at the time, Biden praised the late lawmaker’s tenure in Congress. Per The White House, she displayed “immense courage and a commitment to the promise of America.”

EBJ History

She was born in Waco, Texas on December 3, 1935 and became a nurse before her political career.

The first black woman elected to any office in Dallas was Congresswoman Johnson. The first black person elected to Congress from Dallas was Rep EBJ.

She rose over decades in Congress to chair the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

President Biden Expected At Funeral

President Biden will arrive later today for the funeral and immediately depart thereafter.

It is expected the motorcade and other requirements of his security detail will create traffic issues this afternoon.

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

RIP Eddie Bernice Johnson

RIP Eddie Bernice Johnson is the headline throughout Dallas as the local political icon dies on New Year’s Eve day according to her family.

She was born in Waco, Texas on December 3, 1935 and became a nurse before her political career.

The first black woman elected to any office in Dallas was Congresswoman Johnson. The first black person elected to Congress from Dallas was Rep EBJ.

She rose over decades in Congress to chair the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

In a Facebook post her son, Kirk Johnson, wrote, “I am heartbroken to share the news that my mother, Eddie Bernice Johnson, has passed away.”

Funeral arrangements are pending.

RIP Eddie Bernice Johnson Across Dallas

One of the first statements came from District 4.

Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold wrote a heartfelt statement.

“I was truly saddened today to wake up to the news that Congresswoman Johnson had passed.”

She continued, “I have many great memories working alongside her in southern Dallas.”

Additionally, another city council member, Paula Blackmon, hailed Johnson as a local hero – getting projects done.

Above all, it is clear, Johnson would bring national support for local projects.

City Council Member Paula Blackmon said, “Dallas lost a trailblazer today with the passing of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.”

“She was a true champion for Dallas and, in particular, White Rock Lake. Her advocacy is a testament to her commitment to the environment and the recreational spaces that everyone in the Dallas community could enjoy. When she said, “I got this,” you knew it was good as done,” her statement continues.

“I’m grateful to have been able to call Eddie Bernice Johnson my friend,” Blackmon would say. She concluded, “…my prayers are with her family and friends.”

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December 11, 2021December 11, 2021

Roy Williams Jr. Running For Congress

Rumor has it former Constable Roy Williams Jr. running for Congress in the 30th District being vacated by Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson. That rumor is now confirmed true.

The rumor has been confirmed by two members of Dallas County Democratic Party leadership and makes Williams the fourth candidate in a field that includes one term Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett, Jane Hope Hamilton, and most recently, Jessica Mason.

Roy Williams Jr. Running For Congress

Williams the former Dallas County Constable for Precinct 4 most recently ran for Dallas County Sheriff, losing to Marian Brown, but his campaign on her potential mismanagement has been prescient.

Brown’s office is under investigation for losing $600,000 in inmate commissary funds and is in a battle with the family of a former jailer who died of COVID19 after working successive sixteen hour shifts.

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, State Senator Royce West Endorsements

United States Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and State Senator Royce West endorsements came down yesterday in the City Council race for D7 and they didn’t go as expected. Rev. Donald Parish Jr. – the Sports Preacher – received their support for his D7 campaign leaving incumbent Adam Bazaldua wondering what happened.

In addition, Mel Renfro and his wife Liz, have agreed to be co-chairs of Parish’s campaign for City Council.

Royce West Endorsements For Parish Jr.

Parish Jr. is also known as the sports preacher is a regular contributor to Dallas ISD programming for African American youth across the city, but particularly in South Dallas and has worked alongside other notable Dallas Cowboys including Greg Ellis.

It is suspected Bazaldua will also lose the support of local police unions after being out front on defunding police programs this summer and standing by Chief Reneé Hall during the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge debacle.

Bazaldua has often been an aggressive voice at city council meetings speaking over colleagues and in open warfare with Mayor Johnson over a host of issues.