Man shot, killed in west Dallas, police say
DALLAS — Police are investigating after they say a 34-year-old man was shot and killed in west Dallas Tuesday night. On Oct. 14, officers were called to a home in the 2300 block of Topeka Drive shortly before 10 p.m. and found 34-year-old Joseph Jefferies had been shot, according to a press release.
Trailblazing women speak at Outrageous Oral
Four trailblazing women will speak at Outrageous Oral 35 presented by The Dallas Way with Dallas Voice editor Tammye Nash moderating. The panel includes Candy Marcum, Lory Masters, Jeanne Rubin and Louise Young. Marcum is a counselor who founded Oak Lawn Counseling Center, the first facility in Dallas targeting the...
A Famous ‘Robocop’ Building in Dallas Could Be Demolished
One of the most famous scenes in the first Robocop movie was filmed in Dallas. That iconic building could end up being demolished.
Jugging suspects arrested after casing multiple Tarrant County banks, police say
ARLINGTON, Texas - Two men are behind bars after being caught running a jugging operation at multiple Tarrant County banks, police say. One Fort Worth officer found an abandoned puppy mid-operation, which he adopted after the arrests. Tarrant County jugging arrests. What we know:. The incident happened Monday when...
Historic Dallas cemetery vandalized; community calls for respect and restoration
A historic Dallas memorial honoring formerly enslaved Black Americans has been vandalized, leaving community members heartbroken and demanding greater protection for the sacred site. According to Dallas Police, multiple people were seen at Freedman’s Cemetery Memorial removing plaques at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 1....
Dallas police investigate fatal shooting on Topeka Drive
DALLAS, Texas — A 34-year-old man was fatally shot on Topeka Drive late Saturday night, according to the Dallas Police Department. The victim, identified as Joseph Jefferies, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred on October 14, 2025, at approximately 9:50...
Dallas community mourns as beloved security guard Jose Benitez is remembered at vigil
DALLAS — He moved in the shadows, but his presence was never overlooked. Jose Benitez was a security guard at La Yarda in Deep Ellum and a bodyguard for many artists. Using a translator, coworker Saul Torres told WFAA Benitez was humble, noble, and loyal to the end. As several people rushed to his side, Benitez took...
Dallas Police Arrest Man After Multi-Vehicle Pursuit, Recover Stolen Cars and Weapons
DALLAS, TX – Dallas Police arrested 19-year-old Nathaniel Sepeda early September 24 after he attempted to steal a vehicle and evade officers in a multi-division pursuit. Officers from the Central Patrol Division responded around 3:30 a.m. to the 1900 block of North Lamar Street. Using real-time tracking through...
Mesquite mother of five fatally shot; police identify suspect
Keisha Hillard was found dead in her home after a welfare check. Police are searching for Christopher Whitt.
DART expands service as safety concerns rise among riders
With the Silver Line set to launch in 10 days, DART board members are asking tough questions about violent crime and rider security.

















