Master's Degree Is Key To Success For DFW-Area Police Detective
Joe Herrera says, "Having a master's degree helps open up other career paths no matter what line of work you are in."
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Joe Herrera says, "Having a master's degree helps open up other career paths no matter what line of work you are in."
Kiara Smith, North Lake College Senior Academic Advisor, offers invaluable advice for returning and online program students.
Making the decision to return to school is one of the best decisions one can make, says Ruben Johnson - executive dean of the Business and Technology Division at Cedar Valley College.
Yonwi Bell, Vice President of the NOBCChE for her campus, discusses the benefits and challenges of being a returning student in an online degree program.
Job growth in the field of play therapy is strong, as therapists help children cope with their problems and help them connect their emotions to words through play.
According to Dallas auditor Keeva Clacks, going back to school was difficult but paid back tenfold in terms of satisfaction and income.
Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Dallas second, in both the number of jobs added and the rate of job growth, among the 12 largest metropolitan areas in the country,
Dallas Police Officer Charles Vaughn discusses the importance of community outreach, volunteering and higher education.
Craig Hicks, Solution Manager for Sabre AirVision In-flight Onboard Catering and Provisions, says an advanced degree can open a world of opportunities.
Ann Hatch, found her calling while writing for the high school student newspaper, and went on to "make the switch to media relations and never looked back."
Dianna Booher, founder of Booher Consultants, received the Council of Peers Award for Excellence.
Sergio Mora, Texas State Representative with the Dallas Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses how he found his true passion in the health care field.
Harvard graduate and professor Dr. Cindy Castañeda offers wise words for returning students in Dallas.
Employment is booming in Dallas and a solid education can be just what you need to become a part of this growth.
If you think being a teenager flipping burgers and making minimum wage is the only thing one can do at a fast food restaurant, think again.
Providing health care to individuals is a goal for many. Providing it to third world countries is the career goal of Alyssia Sloan.
DFW CEO Paul Hillers took his career into his own hands by continuing to expand his expertise through additional educational pursuits.
Bree Whitmore is a social worker in the DFW area who has gone through extensive education to feel more than adequate in helping families deal with end-of-life care situations.
A woman understands the importance of education and has made it her career to help students keep at it, and walk away with a degree and newfound knowledge.
If you are looking to make a career change, becoming a health care worker has several rewards in the DFW area.
An education can lead to many different career paths. Karen Hopkins shares how she made a career switch later in life.
The process of higher education in regards to physical therapy has changed. DFW rehab director Beverly MacGray tells us how.
Dysfunctional family dynamics is DFW CEO Kay Smith's expertise and her educational pursuits helped her become an expert in the field.
Deborah Stabell-Tran was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, which gave her the motivation to overcome and turn her personal experiences into a career to help others in Dallas.
DFW Risk Reduction Specialist Marie Camacho, knows an advanced degree will help her achieve the next step in her career path.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
Prosecutors allege a name change helped conceal prior criminal charges and employment discipline during the district's hiring process.
On Capitol Hill this week, victims' families urged Congress to take action more than a year and a half after various cameras caught the horrific mid-air collision between the Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC.
The children, who were present when the shooting took place, were not hurt.
Ahmed Habib Fadi Dwabe first drew attention at age 9, when he grew his hair to donate to a child with cancer.
The complex has more than 300 units.
Prosecutors allege a name change helped conceal prior criminal charges and employment discipline during the district's hiring process.
On Capitol Hill this week, victims' families urged Congress to take action more than a year and a half after various cameras caught the horrific mid-air collision between the Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342 near Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC.
The children, who were present when the shooting took place, were not hurt.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
President Trump said he struck a deal to give the U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland following a push by the president to boost U.S. influence over the island — or take it over.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the escalating Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. With Republican groups pouring millions into ads supporting Paxton, can the spending and negative messaging change the race, or will voters stay focused on the economy and cost of living?
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they give law enforcement too much power to track people? Democratic Texas Attorney General candidate and Dallas state Sen. Nathan Johnson sits down one-on-one with Eye on Politics to discuss the growing debate over Flock cameras and automated license plate readers.
Should Texas continue using Flock license plate cameras, or do they pose too great a risk to Texans' privacy? Republican Texas Attorney General candidate and state Sen. Mayes Middleton sits down one-on-one with Jack Fink to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Flock cameras and automated license plate readers across Texas.
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move to target media outlets over their reporting.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
The Wings have tied the franchise record for wins in a season, with three games remaining.
Four Boyd High School football players face felony charges after police say they hazed and injured a 14-year-old teammate in a locker room.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Dozens from across the country traveled to compete in the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, featuring some of the top Power 4 programs and HBCUs.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
