Murderer's Execution, Super Bowl And More: The Week In Review

DALLAS, TX — The news cycle moves so fast that busy people like yourself sometimes miss important stories. Even if a top story slipped past you this week, Patch is here to make sure you know what you need to know before the week is out.

Top stories from the week:

The Execution Of John Battaglia

A former Dallas accountant was executed around 9:40 p.m. in Huntsville Thursday night. John David Battaglia, 62, killed his 9-year-old daughter, Faith, and her 6-year-old sister, Liberty, in his Deep Ellum apartment in May 2001.

Richardson Police Officer Shot, Killed In Line Of Duty

One civilian and one Richardson police officer have died after an hours-long standoff with SWAT officers at Breckinridge Point Apartments Wednesday. The suspect was taken into police custody around midnight.

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• Suspect, Victim Identified In Richardson Police Shooting
• Richardson Officer Leaves Behind Wife, Two Daughters
• Locals Mourn Slain Richardson Police Officer

Dallas Zoo Lion Cub Picks Patriots To Win Super Bowl 2018

In an adorable prelude to Super Bowl 2018, Bahati, Dallas Zoo's lion cub, was tasked Thursday with choosing the winner of the big game. Giving a nod to Groundhog Day tradition, the Zoo chooses an animal each year predict the winner of the high stakes match.

Body Found In Apartment Near SMU, One Arrested

One man was arrested Monday in Dallas after his roommate was found dead with signs of strangulation in the suspect's closet, police say.

Ghostbusters Spotted Alongside Texas Police Chase

An unexpected sight during a Monday police chase in Fort Worth has social media ablaze. Seen driving alongside police was a van made to resemble the timeless Ghostbusters ambulance.

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