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Dallas Cowboys fans were hit with a major surprise this morning as ESPN announced the Tennessee Titans are giving former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard a three-year, $24 million deal! Pollard, who joined the Cowboys as the fourth round pick in 2019, leaves the Cowboys with 4,940 total yards and 28 touchdowns!  ESPN says […] The post Dallas Cowboys Say Goodbye To Tony Pollard appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

All the buzz surrounding DFW artist 4Batz is getting louder after Billboard announced the viral sensation has signed an EP Deal with Drake’s OVO Sound!   Ever since his track “act ii: date @ 8” went viral last Christmas, multiple major labels and artists have expressed interest to add the musician to their roster of […] The post DFW Rising Star 4Batz Is Officially OVO! appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating – and a family is hoping for more answers – after an Indiana woman died following a flight from the Dominican Republic last Wednesday. Officers think 41-year-old mother Stefanie Smith experienced a “medical emergency” on a flight to Charlotte. Her boyfriend noticed that her eyes had rolled back into […] The post Indiana Mom Dies After “Medical Emergency” on Flight appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Things just got a little more exciting for boxing fans in the DFW as Mike Tyson and Jake Paul announced their fight Saturday July 20 in Arlington, TX AT&T Stadium. The fight will also stream on Netflix as one of the first combat sports to broadcast live on the platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VLCOThWl2g   In a statement, […] The post Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Fight Is Coming To AT&T Stadium appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Super Tuesday Has Arrived! It seems like every election holds the same energy; especially when those with voter apathy hear, “This one is really important!” Today however, marks the beginning stages of inducting our next President of the United States. Currently, Joe Biden and Donald Trump are expected to win their respective primaries. We also […] The post Things CAN Change, Go Vote! appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

https://youtu.be/52MLF_ZFR_U Born of Puerto Rican Descent in Germany, Sierra Encarnacion aka SisiForDallas is a woman who has dedicated the majority of her adult life being a true advocate of Social justices in every aspect- but especially those in underrepresented and underdeveloped communities. You might’ve seen her helping people sign up to vote at libraries and […] The post En El Barrio: Meet SiSi For Dallas appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

The Tacos and Tequila Festival has just gotten even more exciting after an official announcement came down Tuesday. Rapper Xzhibit will be joining the festival lineup. It all goes down May 18th at Panther Island in Fort Worth. https://www.instagram.com/p/C33DeVerxPC/?igsh=czRwcDgyaGN1b3po I TACOS AND TEQILA FESTIVAL LINEUP In its third year, the festival is bringing throwback vibes […] The post Tacos and Tequila Festival Add Rapper Xzhibit To Official Lineup appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Radio One Dallas is excited to welcome singer, songwriter Letoya Lucket as a special guest at the first annual ‘She Is…’ Award Ceremony. She Is… a trailblazer whose presence will undoubtedly add a unique and inspiring dimension to the event. Join the ladies of Radio One Dallas to highlight community and businesswomen leaders in the […] The post Letoya Luckett is named a special guest of the “She Is” Awards. appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

Each year, Grammy award-winning singer and Dallas native Erykah Badu celebrates another year around the sun with an incredible birthday celebration at The Factory in Deep Ellum, Texas. Step into Badubatron with 97.9 The Beat and Majic 94.5. The massively sold-out concert is definitely one you never want to miss, because you never know what […] The post Everything You Missed at Erykah Badu’s Level 53 Birthday Bash (Photos) appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

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Follow The Beat On Twitter:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oxl3oK7A4M Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Kanye is back on our timelines this week . Standing on business while minding his own business in Hollywood. TMZ reporters always have had that aggressive interview approach. Looks like Monday afternoon Kanye wasn’t going for the usually get in your business okey doke, […] The post Kanye Just Debo’d TMZ Reporter In Broad Daylight appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

The city was raving last week when popular food blogger Keith Lee announced he would be coming to Dallas for his food tour. Many took to social media to tag and recommend local restaurants to try. After much consideration and tea in the comment section, the Tik-Tok star decided to try his first two spots, […] The post Food Blogger Keith Lee is Officially On His DFW Food Tour appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.