North Texas family raising awareness of muscular dystrophy struggles
Family shares the toll of Duchenne muscular dystrophy while calling for more support.
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Robbie Owens is a veteran reporter covering all of North Texas, as well as the anchor of the weekend morning newscasts on CBS Texas.
Robbie grew up in northeast Texas, in a tiny town where her family's history spans six generations.
After working in the business world for several years, Robbie received a Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School. She completed her graduate work with a 4.0 GPA, earning her the school's highest honor - the Harrington Award.
After graduate school, Robbie moved back to Texas where she began her career at KWTX-TV in Waco. Robbie later worked in Austin as an Education Reporter at KVUE-TV.
After a brief stop in Kansas, she returned to Dallas where she worked briefly at a local station before roaming the state with the News of Texas.
In her spare time, Robbie enjoys refinishing antique furniture and spending family time with her husband and daughter.
Family shares the toll of Duchenne muscular dystrophy while calling for more support.
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