Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more

Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.

Athena Strand's uncle speaks after Tanner Horner verdict
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Elijah Strand, the uncle of Athena Strand, speaks to convicted child murderer Tanner Horner after Horner was sentenced to the death penalty for Athena's murder.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

2 dead, 3 injured in Carrollton shooting | FULL NEWS CONFERENCE
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Carrollton Police Chief Robert Arredondo gives an update on a shooting that happened on Tuesday morning near an Asian shopping center. A 69-year-old suspect is in custody after killing two people and injuring three others.

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

Multiple people shot at Carrollton shopping center
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FOX 4 is following reports of a shooting in a shopping center off Highway 121 in Carrollton. There's a heavy police presence. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more information.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

Police officers involved in shooting at Fort Worth apartment complex

Fort Worth police and state troopers are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex near I-35 and Hwy. 114.

Prosecutor gives final closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
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Wise County District Attorney James Stainton makes a final plea to jurors, asking them to find justice for Athena Strand and sentence Tanner Horner to death.

Tanner Horner's lead defender gives closing arguments | FULL
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Lead defense attorney Susan Anderson asked the jury to show mercy. She reminded them of all the mitigating factors that they can consider as a reason to give Tanner Horner life in prison, including his trouble upbringing and autism diagnosis.

Defense gives closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
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Steven Goble, Tanner Horner's defense attorney, told jurors that the state has not done it's job of proving that he will be a continued threat to society in prison. He said they also misrepresented facts and interrogated Horner without his attorney present.

DA gives closing arguments in Tanner Horner trial | FULL
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Wise County District Attorney James Stainton gives the first part of his closing arguments in Tanner Horner's death penalty case for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.

Texas father shoots carjacker attempting to steal car
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A father in Garland shot and killed a carjacker who attempted to steal a vehicle while his family of eight was still inside.

Richardson police shoot armed robbery suspect on Belt Line Road

Richardson police officers shot an armed robbery suspect Monday afternoon during a foot chase that ended near a Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant on Belt Line Road.

Video shows Fort Worth police shooting and arrest
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Newly released video shows the ambush of a Fort Worth civilian police employee. That unarmed employee was taking a burglary report when a shooter opened fire from across the street.  That employee, a decorated combat veteran, kept his cool despite a severe eye injury.

Tanner Horner death penalty trial nears the end
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Jurors on Monday heard from the last few witnesses in the Tanner Horner trial for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Horner has already pleaded guilty to capital murder. Jurors will soon deliberate a punishment of life in prison without parole or the death penalty.