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"There was a nine-year gap between earning my bachelor's and going back to school to earn master's. Get involved early and get it behind you, don't wait as long as I did," said Roy Barker.
More education typically leads to better job prospects and bigger paychecks.
Ratheesh Devadoss is a senior software developer for Avalon Consulting, LLC in Plano. Avalon Consulting, LLC is big data consulting firm that focuses on transforming data into business results through a variety of technologies.
Chad Lawrence started off in sales but didn't care for it. He wanted to transition into human resources and decided to earn a master's degree from the University of Phoenix.
"Obtaining my master's degree will open many career-driven doors for me. I realize that without the master's degree I may not have those opportunities," says Melinda Jones.
"The rewards have been the quiet steady – doors opening. It is the ability to have the skills and the capability to lead people that make a difference in the lives of DISD students every single day," says Tara Brown.
"I developed an interest in global health many years ago through missions, school trips and military service. I knew that a master's degree would give me additional knowledge, training and open doors to new projects and ideas," said Dr. Michael Ray, D.D.S., M.P.H.
"I realized early in my career that it would be necessary to have a master's degree in order to land better and higher paying jobs in my field," says social worker, Rachael Ray.
Stay at home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help land a job and it starts with working your personal and professional networks.
It is Cunningham's responsibility to analyze security threats raised through events and from sources such as firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, and private and government intelligence services.
In addition to representing her clients, Knox routinely challenges the legal community to recognize and resolve gender issues among the least diverse profession in our country.
According to the Dallas Business Journal, the Fort Worth site was selected over others because of its access to fiber and renewable energy, its central U.S. location, and the ability for growth as Facebook's needs expand to meet growing user demand.
Just in time for World Conservation Day, the housing market is perking up. Eco-friendly builders are seeing renewed interest in their products, especially for solar panels.
"Do it. Don't put it off. Don't talk yourself out of it. Having a master's degree opens more opportunities," says LuAnn Engleman.
Dr. Nicholas J. Westers is a child psychologist at Children's Medical Center in Dallas and assistant professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Westers is an expert in helping adolescents deal with non-suicidal self-injury.
Helping small businesses grow and become successful is the job of Richard Tozer, a Dallas business consultant.
The Baby Boomer population will increase dramatically over the next 25 years, which means more retirees will be joining the job market.
Determine what degree you are interested in pursuing and then research the schools that offer that degree.
My mentors recommend that I should pursue an M.B.A. I knew that having a master's degree would allow me to teach at the university level.
According to a report from Kiplinger.com, careers in finance rank in eight out of the top ten majors for a lucrative career.
When desiring to make changes, there is an ocean of possibilities. Mike McKenzie chose to leave the security of a government position to go back to school and earn a second master's degree. This helped him help many others have a secure future.
Samuel Brian Conerly is a behavior program instructor at Dallas Independent School District's W. H. Adamson High School. He tracks the behavioral progression or regression of students and provides daily social skills instruction.
"I always wanted to pursue an M.B.A. but hadn't carved out the time to do it. What motivated me was how fast the role of the technologist was changing."
Gamers take note. There may be an opportunity for you to get paid to play.
The starting salary for those with a bachelor's degree is $49,900 for computer systems analysts; the median salary for that position is $79,680. Those with a master's degree are considered to be in a better position for jobs as computer and information research scientists.
Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, a 28-year-old citizen of Honduras, is charged with three counts of assault of a federal agent.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
Jerson Lopez-Sanchez, a 28-year-old citizen of Honduras, is charged with three counts of assault of a federal agent.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
