A Texas father is facing a capital murder charge in connection with the death of his 2-year-old daughter. According to police, the child died after being left alone in a locked vehicle. The father had reportedly been drinking and slept for hours before the incident was discovered.

The vehicle was described as sweltering, suggesting that the heat may have played a role in the child's death. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KFDM. The case is currently being investigated, and the father is being held in custody on the capital murder charge.