The Death of Athena Strand: Jurors to hear, see disturbing video of former FedEx driver killing 7-year-old girl | Live updates

A jury is hearing weeks of testimony to determine if Tanner Horner should spend life in prison, or be put on Texas’ death row for the violent slaying FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has admitted to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Now, a jury is hearing evidence to … Read more

Owner of San Antonio headstone company sentenced to 6 years after taking advantage of grieving families

As she was being arrested in 2024, police said she had taken advantage of families during vulnerable moments as they sought to bury loved ones. SAN ANTONIO — A local headstone company owner has pleaded guilty to theft more than two years after her arrest, according to court records. Elena Moreno Sanchez, who owned Angelic … Read more

‘I felt that it was kind of unsafe’ | Seguin traffic stop over brake light leads to arrest, raises Questions about police conduct and recording rights

“I couldn’t believe that a brake light, and traveling just only a few blocks, could turn into an arrest,” said Juan Villa. SEGUIN, Texas — A traffic stop in Seguin has sparked questions after a driver says a minor equipment violation escalated into an arrest, prompting debate over police procedures and the right to record … Read more

The Death of Athena Strand: Surprise guilty plea in capital murder trial for former FedEx driver accused of 7-year-old’s death | Live updates

Tanner Horner’s trial for allegedly kidnapping and killing Athena Strand in 2022 starts in Tarrant County on Tuesday. He could face the death penalty. FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, is accused of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand. Charged with capital murder, Horner could face the death … Read more

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in Athena Strand death trial

Tanner Horner, accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, pleaded guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping as his trial started. FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, the man accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just moments into the trial.  Horner’s trial began Tuesday in Tarrant County after presiding Judge George Gallagher … Read more