Beat in the Streets

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We haven’t seen a successful girl group since the 90’s and before that the 70’s and 80’s held it down. Another familiar Houston act, Destiny’s Child, probably holds the title for Last of a Dying Breed, so father and manager of the group Matthew Knowles has jumped back in the game to see if his winning formula […]

97.9 The Beat and Boom 94.5 had the honor of joining in on the fun at yesterday’s community event at the American Airlines Center benefiting the families and friends of the slain officers in July’s Dallas Police Department sniper attack. Hundreds of Dallas’ youth came together to enjoy basketball-themed activities, free giveaways of Mavs swag […]

Happy Father’s Day from Radio One Dallas and the Inspiring Body of Christ Church! In a special edition of the Community Calendar, our weekend sweetheart Jazze Radio Chica, prepares to spend some time at IBOC Church today to spread awareness to the importance of voting with Pastor Rickie Rush and his congregation. The ministry will also […]

Last night TV One aired Rickey Smiley for Real Season 2, Episode 2 and a few lucky fans in Dallas got the chance to meet the crew! 97.9 The Beat hosted an exclusive watch party at Studio Movie Grill where the comedian and his Rickey Smiley Morning Show co-hosts got up close and personal with their […]

Dallas’ own Tre Ward has been building quite the buzz with his hit single “Anymore.” Well we gave him the stage at the 97.9 The Beat Car Show and he tore it down. Hopped in the crowd to get up close and personal with the ladies. Check out his exclusive interview with Jazze and performance […]

The Dallas Wings, #WNBA20’s newest team, is already in the mix and going hard in the paint with a 2-1 season lead

As many elementary school students across the state of Texas gear up for the STARR Exam, they all have unique ways of preparing. Our weekend morning fave, Jazze the Radio Chica, caught up with teacher Thomas Mayfield and his cool group of 5th graders who have a special test prep secret: Hip-Hop! This teacher and mentor decided […]

As many elementary school students across the state of Texas gear up for the STARR Exam, they all have unique ways of preparing. Our weekend morning fave, Jazze the Radio Chica, caught up with teacher Thomas Mayfield and his cool group of 5th graders who have a special test prep secret: Hip-Hop! This teacher and mentor decided […]