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Adrienne Bankert

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Adrienne Bankert co-anchors CBS 11 News This Morning with Brendan Higgins weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Adrienne joined CBS 11 from KCRA and sister station KQCA in Sacramento, where she worked from 2004 to 2012. For nearly six of those years, she was a morning and noon news anchor and hosted the monthly magazine program “Common Ground.” Prior to that, she was a reporter and traffic anchor for the stations.

A native of northern California, Adrienne holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Southern California. As a student there, she hosted talk shows for the university’s TV station,”Trojan Vision.” After graduating, she worked on a freelance basis in Los Angeles as a host/red carpet correspondent on a number of projects including work with PBS and Disney.

Adrienne supports many philanthropic efforts, including MDA’s “Fill the Boot” and the American Red Cross. She enjoys food and fitness, and in her spare time she enjoys cooking, painting and drawing.

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Transformers Roll Out New Ride In Florida

A new ride based on the “Transformers” movies is opening at Universal Studios in Florida, and two Autobots stopped by the CBS 11 News studio to talk all about the thrilling adventure.

2013/05/15

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Asian-Pacific Americans Share Success Stories

Tammy Nguyen Lee is raising awareness of more than 2,500 children who came to the U.S. from Vietnam. And a special event in Dallas will highlight some of the most successful stories.

2013/05/09

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DFW Doctor Explains ‘Morning After Pill’ Changes

The so-called ‘morning after pill’ will be made available over the counter to customers 15 years old or older. Dr. Crystal Foster explains the motivation (and possible pitfalls) behind these changes.

2013/05/01

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Local Film Takes Look At Homelessness

The local film “Hiding in Plain Sight” chronicles a family’s experience with homelessness. It has won numerous awards, and now it is available on DVD.

2013/04/30

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Nurse Takes Weight Loss “One Mile At A Time”

Have you ever gotten sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? North Texas resident Crystal Pearson did, and she decided to do something about it.

2013/04/20

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Spruce Up Your Porch With Container Gardens

Container gardens are a great way to add a little bit of spring to your home, especially if you live in an apartment or loft. Check out expert tips for planting with container gardens.

2013/04/19

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Gardening Lifts Spirits Of Arthritis Patients

According to the Arthritis Foundation, the disease in its many forms is the leading cause of disability in this country. The debilitating condition affects those of all ages.

2013/04/12

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Find Flattering Fitness Gear On A Budget

Want to look good while working out? It can be hard to find flattering exercise clothes, but stylist Holly Quartaro shows how to get the best bang for your buck.

2013/04/08

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Yo, Adrienne!: Learning To Surf

I don’t swim. Without floaties, heck, I can barely tread water. But I am determined to learn how to surf. My motivation came from my recent story about fitness surfing.

2013/04/02

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Fitness Surfing In North Texas

There is now a way to go surfing in Dallas, despite the nearest ocean being hundreds of miles away. It’s the newest exercise program designed to get you in shape.

CBS 11–2013/04/01

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Healthy Lifestyle Important After Organ Transplant

A woman in Fort Worth is helping to spread the word about healthy living after an organ transplant.

2013/03/25

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Get Healthy Texas: Put On Your Boxing Gloves

Feeling stressed? You might try boxing.

2013/03/15

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