It's FINALLY Friday! Here are the 5 Things you need to know today. Have a wonderful, safe Labor Day weekend! CBS DFW ‪#‎morningAllStar‬

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The 5 things you need to know today including: How ‪#‎DPD‬ is showing support for a slain sheriff's deputy. Plus you can ‪#‎backtheblue‬ right here in North Tex...as. And ‪#‎ForceFriday‬ takes the country by storm. Did you get your Star Wars gear? Don't miss Karen Borta weekdays on CBS 11 News This Morning, 4:30 - 7am.

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If you missed my Welcome to Texas story yesterday on the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, here's a link so you can check it out. This place is a must-see when you're in Fort Worth's historic Stockyards. Enjoy! smile emoticon Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame CBS DFW

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Welcome To Texas: Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame opened its doors in 2001 in a 100-year-old building in the Fort Worth Stockyards. But it's what's inside of the building that will take you back in time.
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It's ‪#‎ForceFriday‬! We're talking all things Star Wars this morning. CBS 11's Jason Allen is in Cloud City with today's release of new toys from "The Force Awakens", but poor Chelsey Davis 'fessed up that she's NEVER SEEN A STAR WARS MOVIE! Ever! (Loud gasps). While Scott Padgett and I try to absorb the shock, tell us... Which camp are you in: fanatic or... not? smile emoticon

Force Friday has 'Star Wars' swag for any taste - CNN.com
A galactic celebration is commencing: Force Friday is nigh, with several new products hitting stores.
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JUST IN: There's been a bad high-speed crash in North Dallas. Police tell us the vehicle wrecked out near Spring Valley Road at Preston Road and wrapped around... a utility pole. A specialized Dallas Fire-Rescue team was sent in to help free the two victims. We'll have the latest on CBS 11 News This Morning. (Photo: Tim Lavow)

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Tonys Pizza Pasta & Subs

For 20 years Tonys has Always Backed the Blue, we have been feeding Police officers since we opened, from right out of the academy until the day they retired, i...t's a tough time going on right now & to show our support in our Community for the month of September all police officers can eat anything on the menu free, Just our way to Say to say Thank You!

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Are you ready for some football? College football season begins TONIGHT with four matchups-- including hometown TCU vs. Minnesota. And to make things even more exciting, ESPN's College Game Day is broadcasting this Saturday from Sundance Square from 8:00-11:00 a.m.!

So which college team(s) will you be cheering for this season?

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Happy Hump-Day, folks! Can't get to a TV? You can watch CBS 11 News This Morning, live online! We're on the air 4:30-7:00am.
‪#‎MorningAllStar‬ CBS DFW Russ McCaskey CBS 11 Chelsey Davis Meteorologist Lisa Villegas

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In order to boost sluggish sales, McDonald's will launch an all-day breakfast menu nationwide beginning October 6th. Are you a Breakfastarian? Will this make you more likely to point your car toward the Golden Arches? Let us know what you think... ‪#‎morningAllStar‬ CBS DFW

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Hope you're having a terrific Tuesday. Here are the 5 Things you need to know today. Have a great day!

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The 5 things you need to know today including: new gear for ‪#‎DPD‬! What officers will hit the streets wearing today. Plus it is now illegal to post certain pi...ctures of your exes online. We're breaking down new rules of revenge porn and ‪#‎Jeep‬ recalls 200,000 vehicles. What they're *giving you to get your ride in the repair shop fast. Don't miss CBS 11 Karen Borta weekdays on CBS 11 News This Morning, 4:30 - 7am.

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New state laws take effect this morning! That means be careful what you post. "Revenge Porn" (posting explicit pics of your exes online) is now illegal. What do you think? Do you agree with measure, or does it violate your rights of freedom of expression? Let us know what you think..

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Think twice before you post. As of this morning, it is illegal in Texas to post explicit or intimate pictures of your exes online. Do you agree with the new measure? Or does it infringe on your 1st amendment rights? We want to know what you think! Join the conversation by posting below.

What???! Arlington hates tourists? I don't believe it for a minute. What do you think? Do we deserve the distinction of being #1 on a list of tourist-hating cities?

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Is it the rival fans filling AT&T Stadium? OR is it the long lines at Six Flags? Whatever the reason - Arlington ranks #1 on the list of tourist-hating cities a...cross America! Think the North Texas city deserves the distinction? Tell hometown girl CBS 11 Karen Borta what you think! ‪#‎MorningAllStar‬

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Hope you're having a marvelous "Blue Bell is Back" Monday.
Here are the 5 Things you need to know today. Have a great day!

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Here are the 5 things you need to know to get your day started including: President Obama is renaming Mount McKinley, and Kanye West plans to run for the White House in 2020. Wake up with CBS 11 Karen Borta weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on CBS 11 News This Morning.

Are you willing to wait the two to four weeks for Blue Bell to reach North Texas, or will you make the trek to Houston, Austin, or Brenham to get your Blue Bell fix?

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Today's the day. Blue Bell makes its return to stores in Texas. The first deliveries are taking place in South Texas. CBS 11's Elizabeth Dinh reports all morning long from a grocery store along I-45 north of Houston where the ice cream rolls in bright and early.

It's FINALLY Friday! Here are the 5 Things you need to know today.
Have a wonderful weekend-- see you Monday! ‪#‎morningAllStar‬

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The 5 things you need to know today including what ‪#‎TSErika‬ could mean for our weather here in North Texas. Plus Allen Stadium welcomes ‪#‎FridayNightLights‬ for the first time in 2 years! Don't miss CBS 11 Karen Borta weekdays on CBS 11 News This Morning, 4:30 - 7am.

To help you get your FINALLY Friday (woo-hoo!) off to an even better start, I thought you'd enjoy seeing this. 18-month-old twins who were *supposed* to be napping pretend to sleep when caught by their mommy. Absolutely adorable! Enjoy. smile emoticon CBS DFW ‪#‎morningAllStar‬

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Twins PRETEND to sleep when mum speaks through the monitor!
Twins PRETEND to sleep when mum speaks through the monitor! Double trouble! Hilarious footage shows twin baby girls pretending to be asleep when they hear th...
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From the "you've got to be kidding me" file! ‪#‎Walmart‬ kicks off Christmas Toy Week *TOMORROW*. Seriously? It's still August, people. I'm just barely ready for back-to-school! So, are you ready to get your holiday shopping done? Let me know what you think!

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BREAKING: Horrifying moments this morning as a Roanoke, VA television reporter and her photographer are fatally gunned down on live TV. It happened during WDBJ-TV's morning show. Prayers for the victims and their families. My heart simply breaks for them.

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And the Darwin Award goes to...
Sorry, I don't mean to sound flip, but a California man might lose his hand after picking up a RATTLESNAKE so he could take a selfie with it! And this certainly isn't the only crazy thing to happen to folks, all in the name of a picture. What do you think, are we risking too much these days for the perfect photo op?

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Good morning, everyone! I hope you're having a Terrific Tuesday.
Here are the 5 Things you need to know today to get your day started. Have a great day-- see you tomorrow! ‪#‎morningAllStar‬ CBS DFW

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The 5 things you need to know including the search for a suspect in a sex assault involving a teenager. What police hope will be a break in the case. Plus ‪#‎Je...ep‬ ‪#‎GrandCherokee‬ owners have a warning for you! What you need to know even if you drive a different car. And the lights are on! ‪#‎StephenColbert‬ is counting down to his debut. Don't miss CBS 11 Karen Borta weekdays on CBS 11 News This Morning, 4:30 - 7am.

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Have you seen this? The Sigma Nu fraternity at Old Dominion University in Virginia was suspended after hanging these signs over the weekend. So what do you think? Was it an overreaction, or was the suspension warranted? CBS DFW

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