Thanksgiving Shoppers Brave Crowds For Deals

Shoppers packed into local stores to snag early Black Friday deals Thanksgiving night.The line at Target in Temple wrapped around the corner of the building and continued to grow as opening time drew closer. No one seemed phased by the cold.

Meanwhile, Walmart allowed shoppers to gather around different stations throughout the store where bargain items were stacked as if they'd just arrived on pallets. When the clock struck 8 PM, the madness began as people made a mad grab for whatever item they'd camped in the isle for hours to get.

What do you think about stores beginning Black Friday early? Does it cut into Thanksgiving family time, or is it just good fun? Were you or anyone you know there? Let us know in the comments section below!