stephanie stanton, nbc news, los angeles. >> really an american icon. a lot of tributes coming out for elizabeth taylor. >>> this comes to us from kxas nbc 5 in dallas, texas, where in nearby denton one teenager is pounding the pavement hoping to find some work in the world of politics. 18-year-old zorro is running for a seat on the city council. when he's not studying, the college student is campaigning meeting the residents he wants to represent. an incumbent opponent is his biggest hurdle on election day. but the chance to make a difference is the driving force that's keeping him from sitting on the sidelines. you were doing that when you were 18, right, bill? >> no, i wasn't. my mother does local politics and i have gone door to door knocking with her and it takes courage. >> i didn't realize. >> nowadays people don't like you knocking on their doors as much as they used to. >> with a kid like that i'm sure they'd love it. >> yes, he looks nice. >>> i'm lynn berry, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station.