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.
Jame and Justin Burns face two charges for felony kidnapping.
Two girls who were reported missing on Thursday have been found safe, McKinney police announced Sunday evening.
Jennifer and Jessica Burns were abducted from a Cici's Pizza in McKinney, where they were having a supervised visit with their father.
Jame Burns is accused of kidnapping her two grandchildren, Jessica and Jennifer Burns, on Jan. 19, 2023. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/amber-alert-issued-for-sisters-in-mckinney/
The Collin County Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday that a person of interest has been arrested in case involving a missing woman.
The Collin County Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday that a person of interest has been arrested in case involving a missing woman.
Police arrested Zachary Mills, alleging he tortured the woman for five days before she got away.
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/
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
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.
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.
A rural Wise County community is mourning the loss of 7-year-old Athena Strand. On Wednesday evening, she was first reported missing by her stepmother. The Wise County Sheriff's office said Athena left the house by herself. After two days of searching, her body was found last night, several miles away from her house. https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/athena-strand-wise-county-community-comes-together-to-mourn-7-year-old-girl/
Tanner L. Horner, 31, of Fort Worth, is being charged with capital murder and aggravated kidnapping. He's currently being held in the Wise County Jail on $1.5 million bond. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/athena-strand-missing-7-year-old-girl-found-in-wise-county/
"I guess I gave up, I mean after 51 years you don't ever expect to see a child again," said Alta Apantenco, Melissa's mother.
Melissa Highsmith's biological parents say they are angry with the system after their daughter was kidnapped and missing for 51 years.
A deadly shooting and kidnapping that turned into a high speed chase through multiple counties ended with one dead, one injured, and a child unharmed.
Fields is already serving 18 years in federal prison for kidnapping her in April 2018.
Fields is already serving 18 years in federal prison for kidnapping her in April 2018.
James Williams, a Fort Worth sex offender with a history of kidnapping charges pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated sexual assault of a child and aggravated kidnapping.
Two men who allegedly kidnapped a 14-year-old girl off the streets of Dallas were charged with producing sexually explicit images of the child.
The victim told deputies that she tried to leave, but Anthony Gravely took her keys and cell phone, locked her in her bedroom and would not let her out.
Doctors who treated the victim explained that, as a result of the attack by Tobar-Gonzalez, the victim is permanently disabled and has permanent vision loss.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
One victim's statement, which was read aloud, in part, during the sentencing hearing, stated that Young made her "believe that [she was] worthless and only existed to be used."
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
After a divisive runoff election, Frisco will have its first new mayor in nine years.
Monday night, Texas Tech issued a statement saying Sorsby will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
One victim's statement, which was read aloud, in part, during the sentencing hearing, stated that Young made her "believe that [she was] worthless and only existed to be used."
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
After a divisive runoff election, Frisco will have its first new mayor in nine years.
Monday night, Texas Tech issued a statement saying Sorsby will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
Gina Hinojosa was in North Texas launching Team Texas Public Schools. Hinojosa told our Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink about the effort to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election. She is facing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term in November.
Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, and the city has landed AT&T, Samsung, and now the Dallas Stars. Mayor John Muns tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks sets Plano apart.
Plano's population has reached 300,000, the city landed AT&T, Samsung and now the Dallas Stars. The mayor tells Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink what he thinks Plano is doing right. Former Dallas mayors Laura Miller and Tom Leppert share their thoughts on what should happen to Dallas City Hall. And in the race for Texas governor, candidate Gina Hinojosa says she is making education the priority over culture wars and corporations.
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
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
"We bought some nice tickets; we had good seats."
Monday night, Texas Tech issued a statement saying Sorsby will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
APD was "very pleased" with how things went during Sunday's FIFA World Cup match, a spokesperson said.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Japan scored in the 88th minute, leaving Samurai Blue fans ecstatic and Dutch Orange supporters disappointed.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
