So while you were whining about being stuck and needed the luck of the lotto to make your career better since you have no network or business contacts *I* did a quick Google and found some potential ways to build a network in Dallas.
Note. I do not live in Dallas and have no desire to be in IT.
There is never any reason to be stuck or think you are stuck unless you choose to stay stuck. While you were complaining you were stuck I was finding SOLUTIONS. Ponder that.