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"The ability to finally take everything I learned over those years and apply it to helping children with special needs," Miriam Fartook said about the biggest reward for earning her master's degree.
"I pursued the degree because I felt I needed the credentials to go where I wanted to go," said Melanie Mills, a licensed pastoral counselor and temperament therapist.
Entrepreneurial spirit has led Juma to overcome two business failures and launch Quantifye, an online consulting marketplace that lets businesses create projects, hire consultants, and mange those projects from start to finish.
The Dallas / Fort Worth area has been known for its ability to bounce back as shown in the most employment figures from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"Make sure you are clear on your purpose about why you're going to school. You only have one life, have a purpose in what you do," says Marina Sbrochi.
Rob Blakeney explored different career options and decided to earn his master's degree in business so could pursue his true passion, finance and investments.
Amanda Ellis manages a team of 70 recruiters in 37 offices throughout the United States. She also designs and implements permanent placement training programs for the employees of Special Counsel.
"I pursued a doctorate degree because I wanted to immerse myself in literature and discourse that encourages creative learning environments where a variety of subjects overlap and intertwine," said educator, Dr. Tiffany Lipsett.
"You never know what opportunities might be available and you better be prepared to open the door when it comes knocking," said Marissa Stone, CEO of 4 Minute Social.
My year-end bonus at the bank was a company logo'd nylon ski cap and a gold pen. I realized that in order to get a higher paying job, I needed an M.B.A.."
Looking to expand her horizons, Jeanette Wisdom finished her doctoral coursework, moved to Dallas, and took a position as a nurse supervisor at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
No matter what stage you are in life, a teacher, instructor, or professor has taught you. From elementary through college and professional executive programs, the need for quality educators will always be there.
Shelton pursued her doctorate degree because she was mentored in that direction and felt that she would have more options to do work she feels passionate about.
Barbara Dianis was dyslexic as a young child, she came from a family of educators and worked diligently to overcome her dyslexia.
"It is never too late to do what you love. It is never too late to find your passion," said Brian Cuban, a former lawyer and current author and motivational speaker.
At the tender age of four, Dr. Roshni Rao went around to her family members and gave them imaginary shots telling them that this will make them better.
"I wanted to do everything I could to be successful. I felt like a master's degree would give me an advantage," Ray White, COP for ICUC, said.
"If you are studying for a long time, your brain is active. If you keep your brain active, your brain and body will be kept young," said Alex Kretov, an independent engineering consultant.
Schkennia Smith says earning a master's degree made her more competitive in a field primarily dominated by men.
Technology moves our world forward. With new phone Apps to make our life on-the-go easier and advancements in computers becoming the size of watches, jobs in technology are booming in the DFW area.
Lisa Landry, LCSW is an "at risk" counselor at Alvarado High School. She handles crisis intervention (suicidal students) and works on conflict resolution with kids while also running her own practice.
When it comes to speech communication and language arts, Dr. Sherry Dean is an innovative educator.
Initially, Marieshia Hicks wanted to go into hospital administration and run a hospital. After college, she did research to find out which program would help her achieve that goal.
"I wanted to get a degree so I wouldn't have to spend my life on an assembly line," said Marty Leister, an ASIC design engineer at Raytheon.
Delores Elder Jones oversees the day-to-day operations, which includes patient intake, compiling documents in compliance with Medicare rules and regulations.
Weekly demonstrations in North Texas reflect fear, frustration, and hope among Iranian Americans with loved ones still in the conflict zone.
Police say the man suffered severe hand injuries after unintentionally firing his own weapon while handling it improperly at the Shoot Smart range.
Police say investigators identified the 24‑year‑old as the suspected shooter after speaking with the injured teen a day after the incident.
Humanitarian organizations began delivering aid to Cuba by air Friday, including solar panels, food and medicine.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Police say investigators identified the 24‑year‑old as the suspected shooter after speaking with the injured teen a day after the incident.
Police say the man suffered severe hand injuries after unintentionally firing his own weapon while handling it improperly at the Shoot Smart range.
Police said the suspect admitted to shooting his grandmother inside her apartment and then dragging her body to the patio.
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Weekly demonstrations in North Texas reflect fear, frustration, and hope among Iranian Americans with loved ones still in the conflict zone.
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.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
The separate narco-trafficking investigations, based out of New York's Southern and Eastern districts, didn't set out to target Petro, but his name has come up during the course of the probes, one source said.
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.
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.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
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.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Matas Vokietaitis had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and No. 11 seed Texas knocked off sixth-seeded BYU 79-71 on Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, overcoming 35 points from Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa.
Rashaun Agee had 22 points and nine rebounds, and No. 10 seed Texas A&M beat seventh-seeded Saint Mary's 63-50 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
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.
