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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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.
Athena's Alert, or House Bill 3556, aims to alert the public about missing children faster.
The former FedEx driver accused of kidnapping and killing Athena Strand has pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping and capital murder.
Horner was indicted on Feb. 16 for aggravated kidnapping and capital murder of a person under the age of 10.
A former FedEx contract driver accused in the kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand was indicted on Feb. 16 for his alleged crimes.
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.
Family and friends have said 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.
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.
The candlelight vigils continue in honor of the 7-year-old who was killed by a FedEx driver.
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.
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.
Athena Strand's hometown of Paradise is a tight-knit community of about 500 people. And her death has stunned not just her city but all Wise County.
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Like many 7-year-olds, Athena Presley Monroe Strand adored the color pink and Christmas. In honor of her love for both, Wise County officials lit up a Christmas tree covered in rose colored lights.
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.
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Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
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