The Latest Breaking News from Texas

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.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

‘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 · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

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 · Dec 3, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Dec 3, 2022