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Texas students pivot to gig platforms amid historically brutal summer job market
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Shaun Rabb , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 24, 2026
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A historically brutal summer job market driven by inflation and automation is forcing struggling students to abandon traditional entry-level positions and pivot to local gig platforms for work.
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