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(CNN) - It looks like Lady Gaga wants her Little Monsters to see her concerts as they're meant to be or not at all. The singer's manager says she'd cancel tour dates in Asia rather than tone down theMore >> It looks like Lady Gaga wants her Little Monsters to see her concerts as they're meant to be or not at all. Also trending, there's a new idol and his name is Phillip Phillips.More >> SAN ANTONIO (CBS) - A homeowner's front lawn becomes a wrestling ring as a man struggles to take down a trio of home invaders while he was still in his boxers. The fight was all caught on camera. OnMore >> A homeowner's front lawn becomes a wrestling ring as a man struggles to take down a trio of home invaders while he was still in his boxers. The fight was all caught on camera.More >> (CBS/CNN) - It appears investors don't "like" facebook stock. Facebook fell despite a positive day on wall street. Shares of the social media site plunged 11 percent in their second day of trading andMore >> Mark Zuckerberg's facebook fortune takes a tumble after trading Monday. Also in Consumer Corner, what flyers can do to get the best seat on the plane.More >> (CNN) - Anyone who reads the news knows how tough the job market is these days and that's especially true for older workers. In an environment where companies are hiring younger employees and paying themMore >> It's a tough the job market these days and that's especially true for older workers. They're having a harder time looking for a new job, but there's a new program aimed at helping those older workers get their foot back in the door.More >> (CNN) - Before facebook, there were other sites for us to collect online friends. So why did Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm-room project amass 900 million members, while others faded into oblivion? SomeMore >> Before facebook, there were other sites for us to collect online friends, but facebook is the one that gained 900 million users. Still, some people struggle with their love-hate relationship with facebook.More >> (CNN) - Talk about man's best friend. A dog is recovering from a rattlesnake bite he suffered after protecting a little boy. Now, the dog is being called a hero for putting his life on the line to protectMore >> Talk about man's best friend. A dog is recovering from a rattlesnake bite he suffered after protecting a little boy.More >> (CBS.CNN) - A new report finds more people are using their mobile phones to access facebook than either the actual website or smartphones. The report finds more users are logging into facebook throughMore >> More people are using their mobile phones to access facebook than either the actual website or smartphones. The report finds more users are logging into facebook through the mobile "m.facebook.com" site than through all of the smartphone and tablet apps.More >> (CNN) - Facebook is set to go public this week. The company will sell 337 million shares of the company at $28 to 35 dollars a share in what could be the biggest IPO in history. Should you buy FacebookMore >> (CNN) - Facebook is set to go public this week. The company will sell 337 million shares of the company at $28 to 35 dollars a share in what could be the biggest IPO in history.More >> (CNN) - If you don't like bees, be happy you weren't at the Chamber of Commerce in downtown Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday. A swarm of bees clumped on a wall nearby, where the experts quickly tookMore >> If you don't like bees, be happy you weren't at the Chamber of Commerce in downtown Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday. A swarm of bees clumped on a wall nearby, where the experts quickly took over. More >> (CBS/CNN) - You won't believe what students do to prepare for a test that could spell success or failure for the rest of their lives. In China, they're using IVs. It's easy to understand why the imagesMore >> You won't believe what students do to prepare for a test that could spell success or failure for the rest of their lives. In China, they're using IVs.More >>
Courtney Friedman is thrilled to be reporting in East Texas and is excited to continue calling the Lone Star state home. She joined the CBS 19 news team in June of 2010 as the morning producer and reporter. She's now out and about every day, telling the important stories of East Texans, as a general assignments reporter.
Courtney grew up in sunny San Diego, California. She eventually left the West Coast to become a Longhorn at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. While at the University of Texas, Courtney was on Communication Council, the leadership body for the College of Communications. She worked for the school's newscast, Texas Newswatch and volunteered at UT's television station, TSTV. She also was a 4-year member of the Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority and philanthropic organization.
Courtney was lucky to intern at two Austin news stations, KTBC Fox 7, and KXAN NBC 36. There she worked alongside talented people who inspired her to work hard for a career she loves. She also lived in Spain for 6 months, where she studied International Communications and Spanish. She traveled to 10 different countries, and got to experience a myriad of cultures.
When she's not working, Courtney enjoys traveling, being outside, trying new foods, reading a good book, and spending time with family and friends. If you have a story idea, send it over to her - she'd love to hear it!
