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What’s the latest on the kidnapping, murder of Athena Strand in North Texas? What we know

FORT WORTH, Texas — The body of 7-year-old Athena Strand was found in Wise County on Friday evening, and a FedEx contract driver from Fort Worth has been arrested and accused of kidnapping and killing her, authorities said.

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Hundreds of Texas Methodist churches vote to split from denomination after years of infighting over gay marriage and abortion

Those leaving are frustrated that the church has taken positions they feel are too liberal.

The Texas Tribune

Five takeaways from Kansas State’s overtime win over TCU in the Big 12 championship game

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Kansas State Wildcats are Big 12 champions.

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‘Immigrant communities are welcome here’: Philly stands strong on sanctuary as Gov. Abbott sends buses from Texas

PHILADELPHIA — So far five unscheduled buses carrying more than 200 immigrants from Texas have pulled up in Philadelphia, targeted by Gov. Greg Abbott because it’s a sanctuary city.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Feds arrest Texas man charged with threats to Boston doctor who cares for transgender children

The 38-year-old Hill Country man faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

The Texas Tribune

Murder charge FedEx delivery driver 'told police where to find body' of missing girl, 7

The body of young Athena Strand from Texas, US, was found on Friday with FedEx delivery driver Tanner Lynn Horner, 31, arrested on kidnapping and murder charges

Daily Mirror

Predicting a Fragmented Vote in United States v. Texas

I don't think there will be a five vote bloc on standing or the remedy.

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Draft Wire projects Texas RB to Falcons in latest mock draft

Draft Wire's new two-round mock has the #Falcons drafting a running back and an edge rusher

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Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested

A 7-year-old Texas girl has been found dead two days after being reported missing, and a FedEx driver who made a delivery to her home shortly before she disappeared was arrested in her death

The Independent UK

Killer driver, 84, hit accelerator instead of brake and crushed mum against wall

Karen Keagen, 58, was at her local post office in Texas, US, when the vehicle smashed into the shop entrance and mowed her down while she queued inside

Daily Mirror

Who is Tanner Horner, suspect in kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Texas girl?

FORT WORTH, Texas — Authorities on Friday arrested Tanner Lynn Horner, a FedEx contract driver, and said he is accused of kidnapping and killing a 7-year-old North Texas girl after making a delivery to her home.

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Sheriff says kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Texas girl was ‘crime of opportunity’

FORT WORTH, Texas — FedEx driver Tanner Horner is believed to have kidnapped and killed 7-year-old Athena Strand in “a crime of opportunity” while delivering a package outside her home this week, Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin said.

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Jacob deGrom’s Deal Opens MLB’s Free Agency Spigot

The Rangers’ massive contract with the former Mets ace shows this game is about its stars perhaps more than ever before.

Sports Illustrated

Mum posting package to daughter at university mowed down by driver, 84, at post office

Karen Keagen, 58, from Texas, was sending her daughter Larissa, who was studying at the University of North Texas, a bag of goodies in West Houston at around 4.30pm on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

Tanner Lynn Horner: Everything we know about FedEx driver accused of murdering Athena Strand

Authorities in Wise County, Texas, announced a FedEx contract driver had allegedly confessed to the abduction and murder of the missing 7-year-old

Daily Record

Missing girl Athena Strand, 7, found dead as delivery driver accused of murder

Athena Strand, 7, went missing in Paradise in Texas on Wednesday sparking a vast search.

Tribune News Service

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuits stymie Biden agenda on immigration and health care

AUSTIN, Texas — Fresh off securing a third term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to keep up his relentless legal assault on President Joe Biden’s agenda that’s already hindered the Democrats' approach to immigration and health care.

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Article I, Article II, and Article III in United States v. Texas

The power of the purse, prosecutorial discretion, and jurisdiction, are all implicated.

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Guns N' Roses Sues Online Gun Shop for Appropriating Name

US rock band Guns N' Roses has sued a company that runs an online gun store named Texas Guns and Roses, charging in federal court that the business appropriated its name unjustly. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, attorneys for the band said a corporation that runs the online…

Miami Herald

Records show more Florida payments to company involved in migrant flights. Where did $3.4 million go?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The price tag is rising for Florida’s opaque program to relocate migrants from Texas to Democrat-leaning states.

Tribune News Service

Alex Jones files for bankruptcy, bringing all post-trial activity by Sandy Hook families to a halt; claims to have as much as $10 million in assets

HARTFORD, Conn. — Infowars broadcaster and right wing provocateur Alex Jones filed for personal bankruptcy in Texas on Friday morning, creating a new obstacle for the relatives of Sandy Hook shooting victims trying to collect the nearly $1.5 billion they won in a suit against the conspiracy theorist for his…

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Mac Engel: Add to the list of TCU’s accomplishments this season: Best team in school history

FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s December, and TCU won the Big 12 regular season conference outright, is 12-0, ranked No. 3 in the nation and will play Kansas State on Saturday at Jerry World in the Big 12 conference championship game.

The Independent UK

‘Reckless driver’ who crashed into two cars at Texas Walmart was actually dog

“Yep, the pooch was actually behind the wheel when the crash occurred,” said the Kilgore Police Department

USA Today Sports Media Group

C-USA Championship: North Texas vs. UTSA, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch

The North Texas Mean Green will meet the UTSA Roadrunners in the C-USA Championship on Friday night at the Alamodome.

Miami Herald

Records show more Florida payments to company involved in migrant flights

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The price tag is rising for Florida’s opaque program to relocate migrants from Texas to Democrat-leaning states.

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