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Once Olha Pijic became immersed in a stand out health care program, she was able to forge her career path.
The population of Dallas is growing. Housing is expanding. Trade inspector vacancies are on the rise.
Dallas Coach and Teacher Paul Phlieger stresses the importance of learning the fundamentals to his students.
Dallas is seeing an increase in retail industry job vacancies.
Michael Bunch, an indoor climate technician, says an education is crucial to stay ahead of the curve in Dallas.
Michael Tull, a director at the Quinlan ISD, believes continuing education is important for personal as well as professional growth.
Pamela Jones, who works for the city, believes employees with higher degrees are better positioned for career advancement.
According to the Dallas Independent School District, the city needs at least 1,000 more teachers for the 2013-2014 school year.
Baylor University Medical Center Manager Kathy Chaney believes there are many unique health employment opportunities in Dallas.
The population of DFW is increasing daily. The hospitality industry is growing in response and career opportunities are plentiful.
Technology Director Mike Roberts explains why the knowledge gleaned in education is pivotal to career success.
Tammy Bryant of Quinlan ISD advocates pursuing an education in teaching language therapy in Dallas.
With technology getting a foothold in Dallas, job opportunities in this sector are strong.
Kelly Crayton believes her educational experiences have been pivotal to her career advancement.
David Henley feels very satisfied every day working to better Dallas's communities through housing.
After adding some 10,000 net jobs between 2011 and 2012, Texas is ranked second in the nation for high-tech employment. Texas reportedly has more than 485,000 technology jobs, a lot of them right here in North Texas.
Target has officially opened the doors to a distribution center, bringing more jobs to Denton.
Construction is booming in Dallas due to a growing population creating more jobs in property management.
Ralph Sanders of the Greenville Independent School District used higher education to advance his career.
Patrick Allgood explains how important education is for creating strong leaders in Dallas's health industry.
Construction jobs, grouped with mining and logging positions, showed significant gains year over year in Dallas.
Computer and information systems managers will see a job growth of 18 percent over the next seven years.
Heather Densmore believes advanced education helps prospective candidates stand out.
Quinlan ISD Nurse Donna Hopson continues higher education as a way to prepare for her future.
Records show Ted Ginn Jr., who is the head coach of the Columbus Aviators, was arrested by Euless Police on April 11, a day before his team was set to play.
Monday, April 13, will be mostly dry with only a small 20% chance of an isolated shower or storm.
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
"I've warned people in the neighborhood, 'do not walk out here after dark because you might encounter the hogs, they become frightened, and they might attack.'"
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
Records show Ted Ginn Jr., who is the head coach of the Columbus Aviators, was arrested by Euless Police on April 11, a day before his team was set to play.
Monday, April 13, will be mostly dry with only a small 20% chance of an isolated shower or storm.
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
Texas is hosting the PGA Final next year and CBS Texas wants to send you and a guest on a golf experience money can't buy.
"I've warned people in the neighborhood, 'do not walk out here after dark because you might encounter the hogs, they become frightened, and they might attack.'"
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
After the strikes, Southern Command said it notified the U.S. Coast Guard to launch a search and rescue mission for the survivor.
Men will be automatically added to draft rolls starting in December under the new federal law.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
The Republican candidates, State Senator Mayes Middleton and Central Texas Congressman Chip Roy, are in a very contentious fight.
Patrick voiced his concerns last week before the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank in Austin.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
Cooper Flagg's standout rookie season ended slightly prematurely after the No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks limped to the locker room in the finale against Chicago and was ruled out with an ankle sprain.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Bell now faces one felony count of possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor count of possession of marijuana.
Just wait until the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are playing in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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.
