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Police Look Into Buying Luxury Patrol Cars

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF News) – It looks like police in Addison will continue to drive what most of us think of as “normal” patrol vehicles. Officials have recommended the city purchase 14 new Ford Explorers instead of higher-priced luxury European models. Bids were sought on five different vehicles: the Ford PPV, Chevrolet Tahoe, the Volvo XC-90,…MORE

Thieves Target Dallas Clothing Store

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two men are in custody after an overnight burglary. Police responded to a silent alarm at the Men’s Warehouse near Northpark Shopping Center. When they got there, one of the front windows was knocked out and a bunch of clothing was missing. A homeless man, who saw what happened, managed to…MORE

Capital Murder Charge Filed in Baby’s Death

GREENVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man is facing a capital murder charge in the death of his five-week-old niece in Greenville. Deaundray Woods, 24, is in the Hunt County jail on a $1.5 million bond.  He also faces a charge of abandoning or endangering a child. Family members told police they returned home from an…MORE

Southwest Bids for Cuba Flights

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The chief executive at Southwest Airlines said he’ll join the competition for routes to Cuba. Airlines must submit their bid for direct flights to Cuba next week. Chief Executive Gary Kelly said if Southwest doesn’t get its foot in the door now, he might miss the chance to serve Cuba for…MORE

Overnight Police Chase Ends in Crash

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A 28-year-old man is jailed after leading police on a chase through three cities. It started shortly after midnight when officers tried to pull over a vehicle. Police said the driver took off, reaching speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. The chase wound through Plano and Carrollton before the…MORE