Atatiana Jefferson's funeral, Patriots trade Michael Bennett to Cowboys: Your Friday morning roundup

Atatiana Jefferson’s death was like an earthquake, sending shockwaves — of grief, of anger, of frustration, of loss — through her family and around the world, Pastor Bryan Carter said Thursday as the 28-year-old was laid to rest.  [Morning roundup]( 10/25/2019 By Mallorie Sullivan and Carla Solórzano Good morning! Here is a look at the top headlines as we start the day. 🌧️ Weather: Cloudy and chilly with a 70% chance of showers. High of 52. 🔎 Prefer the online view? It's [her]( People mourn Atatiana Jefferson before the start of her funeral at Concord Church in Dallas on Thursday. (Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer) CRIME [‘Why now? Why this?’ pastor asks in eulogy for Atatiana Jefferson, woman slain by Fort Worth officer]( Atatiana Jefferson’s death was like an earthquake, sending shockwaves — of grief, of anger, of frustration, of loss — through her family and around the world, Pastor Bryan Carter [said Thursday as the 28-year-old was laid to rest](. "Why now? Why this? Why her? Why this way?" Carter asked in a eulogy he gave for Jefferson at his church, Concord Church in the Red Bird area of southern Dallas. "Someone so young in such a prime season of her life," he said. "This is an earth-shaking experience." The funeral came nearly two weeks after a Fort Worth officer killed Jefferson in her home Oct. 12. The officer, Aaron Dean, resigned and is the first Tarrant County lawman to be charged with murder.  Also: A 75-year-old was killed on Interstate 35E [after an 18-wheeler fell on her car.](   And: Two people were [killed in a shooting at a Fort Worth motel]( Thursday afternoon.  ADVERTISEMENT SPORTS [Patriots are trading DE Michael Bennett to the Cowboys for a 7th-round pick]( The Dallas Cowboys [have added another weapon on the defensive side of the ball.]( The Patriots and Cowboys have agreed to a deal to send New England DE Michael Bennett to Dallas in exchange for a 2021 seventh-round draft pick (that could turn into a sixth-round pick). Back in March, Bennett was traded to the Patriots from the Eagles, along with a 2020 seventh-round pick, in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick. In six games as a Patriot, Bennett has recorded 2.5 sacks this season. In his 11-year career, Bennett has totaled 65.5 sacks. He spent five years of his career in Seattle and was named to the Pro Bowl three times while with the Seahawks: 2015, 2016, 2017. His defensive coordinator during that time was Cowboys defensive backs coach, Kris Richard. He also won a Super Bowl With Seattle in 2013.  And: It wasn’t the best performance but [SMU was still good enough to beat Houston]( and remain undefeated.  ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT [Two of our most famous human ancestors have arrived at the Perot. Here’s how they got here]( When the two dignitaries landed with their entourage at DFW International Airport, security agents rushed them through customs and helped them into a pair of waiting black vans. As their chauffeurs rolled toward downtown Dallas, a police escort trailed behind. [The guests are unlike any that have visited North Texas.]( They flew in from South Africa and have been dead for more than 250,000 years. Now their dismembered skeletons lay inside a half-dozen pieces of carry-on luggage and one cargo crate. Nicknamed "Neo" and "Karabo," these early human fossils are the stars of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s "Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind," which opened Oct. 19 and runs through March 22. They mark two of the greatest fossil discoveries in history, including two of the most complete early human skeletons. This is the fossils’ first time on public display outside their homeland, and they are exclusively in Dallas.  In the flesh: A new Kimbell Art Museum exhibition [dares to examine Renoir's nudes.](   Also: An exhibition at SMU [uncovers some mysteries about a 'small army of women fact checkers']( in the early days of 'Time' magazine.  ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICKS - He's coming back: Elton John [will return to Dallas for two shows in June.]( - Tornado update: The list of confirmed tornadoes that walloped North Texas on Sunday grew by one Thursday, [bringing the total to 10](. - Watchdog: The true story of how 10 people [scammed thousands of U.S. newspaper and magazine readers]( for millions of dollars. Street Tacos with Pastor Vegano at Mariachi's Dine-In in Fort Worth. (Lawrence Jenkins/Special Contributor) FINALLY... [Vegan al pastor? Explore meat-free taco menu at Fort Worth’s Mariachi’s Dine-In]( With endless taco spots in the city, most Dallasites wouldn’t drive to Fort Worth for tacos, but for vegans, since the options are limited, a good taco can be worth the drive. Tucked in the corner of a gas station convenience store less than 3 miles from downtown Fort Worth, [Mariachi’s Dine-In serves an extensive vegan menu.]( These aren’t your usual grilled veggie tacos with red and green bell peppers and corn. Mariachi’s Dine-In vegan tacos successfully imitate the flavor of al pastor and carne asada without charging $3-plus for them. Ashley Miller, 31, owner of the restaurant, along with Angel Fuentes, 33, chef and managing partner, opened Mariachi’s Dine-In in July 2018. Both come from the service industry and had considered starting their own restaurant for a few years. Miller was a craft bartender and Fuentes worked as a line cook and server. Mariachi’s Dine-In came to life when Fuentes’ brother told them about a kitchen for rent inside a gas station on Sylvania Avenue.  👋 That's all for this morning! For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out [DallasNews.com](. Share the love! If you like this newsletter, please forward this email to a friend and [check out our other newsletters here](. Do you have feedback? Send your thoughts, questions, praise and corrections to [newsletters@dallasnews.com](mailto:newsletter-feedback@dallasnews.com?subject=). STAY CONNECTED WITH US [Unsubscribe]( | [Free newsletters]( | [Dallasnews.com]( | [Subscriber login]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact us]( Copyright 2019 - [The Dallas Morning News, 1954 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75201, United States](