Texas House passes 'Athena Alert' bill in honor of slain 7-year-old
The Texas House passed an "Athena Alert" bill on May 9, allowing law enforcement to quickly issue a regional alert when a child goes missing without confirmation of an abduction.
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Athena Strand's mother advocates for localized alert, House Bill 3556
Athena's Alert, or House Bill 3556, aims to alert the public about missing children faster.
Tanner Horner pleads not guilty to kidnapping, killing 7-year-old Athena Strand
The former FedEx driver accused of kidnapping and killing Athena Strand has pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder.
Wise County DA to seek death penalty for Tanner Horner, man accused of killing Athena Strand
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Wise County DA to seek death penalty for Tanner Horner, accused of killing Athena Strand
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Wise County DA to seek death penalty for Tanner Horner, man accused of killing Athena Strand
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Athena Strand's mother files wrongful death lawsuit against FedEx, Big Topspin
The mother of a 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and killed by FedEx driver Tanner Horner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them and the contracting company that hired him.
Tanner Horner indicted for capital murder in death of Athena Strand
CBS 11 is working to figure out if the death penalty is on the table in the 7-year-old's death.
Athena Strand's alleged killer charged with child sexual assault
The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/athena-strand-alleged-killer-charged-child-sexual-assault/
Athena Strand's alleged killer charged with child sexual assault
The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death.
Athena Strand's father sues FedEx, contractor who hired Tanner Horner
Jacob Strand, the father of the Wise County girl who was killed by a Fedex driver earlier this month, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of murdering her, Fedex, and the contractor he worked for.
Athena Strand's father sues FedEx, contractor who hired Tanner Horner
Jacob Strand, the father of the Wise County girl who was killed by a Fedex driver earlier this month, has filed a lawsuit against the man accused of murdering her, Fedex, and the contractor he worked for.
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Family, friends say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends have said their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Tanner Horner affidavit released, shows he strangled Athena Strand
Horner admitted to police that he accidentally ran over Strand, then panicked and strangled her.
Affidavit: FedEx driver strangled Athena Strand, 7, after accidentally running her over
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
Affidavit: FedEx driver strangled Athena Strand, 7, after accidentally running her over
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
Athena Strand's accused killer delivered Christmas gift day of abduction
The FedEx driver accused of killing Athena Strand was delivering a Christmas gift -- a box of 'You Can Be Anything' Barbie dolls -- for the girl the day she was reported missing.
Athena Strand's mother speaks publicly for first time
After an opening prayer at the Cottonwood First Baptist Church, Maitlyn Gandy spoke publicly for the first time since her daughter's murder.
Athena Strand's mother speaks to crowd at vigil Tuesday night
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand speaks out during a vigil Tuesday night at First Baptist Church in Cottondale.
Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Wise County residents gather, remember 7-year-old Athena Strand
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
Wise County residents gather, remember 7-year-old Athena Strand
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
Who is Tanner Horner?
Horner is currently at the Wise County Jail, held on a $1.5 million bond.
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