From a capital murder trial in Tarrant County to a multimillion-dollar stadium deal in Arlington, here are the top stories from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram today. These stories also cover a new restaurant from a Michelin-recommended taqueria and a first look at Taylor Sheridan\u2019s latest series filmed in North Texas.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Horner trial: Jurors in the Tanner Horner capital murder trial heard chilling audio from inside his FedEx van<\/a> documenting the abduction and killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand in November 2022. Horner, 34, has pleaded guilty; the jury will decide whether he receives the death penalty or life in prison without parole. Athena\u2019s father, Jacob Strand, testified and said he hopes \u201cthe jury and the justice system will make the right decision.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2022 Cowboys stadium deal: The Arlington City Council will consider a $273 million agreement on April 21 to extend the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 lease at AT&T Stadium<\/a> through 2055. Under the deal, the Cowboys would invest at least $750 million into the stadium complex while the city contributes up to $273 million over 20 years \u2014 as Arlington faces a roughly $20 million budget deficit.<\/p>\n \u2022 Michelin-recommended taqueria expands: Birrieria Y Taqueria Cortez, a Michelin-recommended Fort Worth restaurant known for birria quesatacos, is opening a seafood sister restaurant<\/a> called Mariscos Cortez across the street on Rosedale. The new spot will feature a small menu of no more than 10 items and is expected to open before summer.<\/p>\n