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.
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Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
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.
CBS 11 is working to figure out if the death penalty is on the table in the 7-year-old's death.
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/
The three charges, filed in Tarrant County, appear unrelated to Strand's death.
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.
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 and friends have said their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Horner admitted to police that he accidentally ran over Strand, then panicked and strangled her.
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
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.
After an opening prayer at the Cottonwood First Baptist Church, Maitlyn Gandy spoke publicly for the first time since her daughter's murder.
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand speaks out during a vigil Tuesday night at First Baptist Church in Cottondale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Horner is currently at the Wise County Jail, held on a $1.5 million bond.
Athena Strand's hometown of Paradise, Texas is a tight-knit community of about 500 people. And her death has stunned and saddened not just her city but all Wise County.
Like many 7-year-olds, Athena Presley Monroe Strand adored the color pink and Christmas. In honor of her love for both, Parker County officials lit up a Christmas tree covered in rose colored lights.
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Thousands of Arlington ISD parents and students lined the outside of AT&T Stadium Saturday to get free school supplies, shoes, haircuts, and more.
Temperatures will still climb into the upper 90s this afternoon, but unlike the past several days, much lower humidity will make it feel much more comfortable.
While one victim was shot in the leg and faced no life-threatening injuries, the department said the victim who was killed died at the scene.
Paige Bueckers led Dallas (18-11) with 23 points. Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half. The Wings have lost three of their last four games.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Thousands of Arlington ISD parents and students lined the outside of AT&T Stadium Saturday to get free school supplies, shoes, haircuts, and more.
Temperatures will still climb into the upper 90s this afternoon, but unlike the past several days, much lower humidity will make it feel much more comfortable.
While one victim was shot in the leg and faced no life-threatening injuries, the department said the victim who was killed died at the scene.
Paige Bueckers led Dallas (18-11) with 23 points. Arike Ogunbowale scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half. The Wings have lost three of their last four games.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
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Democratic Texas state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. of Fort Worth speaks with Jack Dink about immigration policy, including Republican efforts to end birthright citizenship for so-called "birth tourists," or people who come to the U.S. in order to give birth. They also discussed data centers and the midterm elections.
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Republican Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound speaks with Jack Fink about his proposal to revoke birthright citizenship for children whose parents enter the U.S. illegally for the purpose of giving birth.
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
CBS News has learned that four of the nation's largest Latino civic organizations are joining forces for the first time, combining their voter outreach operations ahead of the crucial 2026 midterms.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
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Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
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A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
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Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
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Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.
Allisha Gray scored five of her 25 points in the closing seconds and the Atlanta Dream overcame a 15-point deficit to beat the Dallas Wings 82-81 on Wednesday night in the first game for both teams since the All-Star break.
Yandy Diaz and Ryan Vilade homered in the first inning and five pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 3-0.
Spikes Under the Lights organizers announced the matchups Tuesday for the Aug. 27 event at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, recall how they helped each other as they fought Stage 4 cancer side by side.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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