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It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year, crews work to put 50-foot cowboy Big Texas back in his usual spot as we get ready to kick off the State Fair of Texas. Fair dates are Sept. 26 through Oct. 19. You can expect all types of crazy, fun, and fried foods. Games, rides, and endless […]

In a recent interview with Jazzi Black, the OMG Girlz—Zonnique “Star” Pullins, Bahja “Beauty” Rodriguez, and Breaunna “Baby Doll” Womack—opened up about their evolution as artists and women. The trio reflected on what it was like to grow up in the spotlight. While early fame brought opportunities, it also came with intense pressure and challenges. […]

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32-year-old Deon Harris was arrested and charged with compelling prostitution of a minor.  A traffic stop happened in the 11100 block of Harry Hines Boulevard when Harris was pulled. Officers found a single female passenger and Harris, who was the driver. During the traffic stop, the female passenger made comments alluding to her being involved […]

Early Sunday morning, a little after midnight, 3 individuals were left critically injured, and one was killed in a tragic multi-van car crash in Fort Worth, Texas, on Boat Club Road near Eagle Mountain Lake. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and victim identities have not been released yet. According to Fox4News. […]

Influential Dallas pastor Frederick D. Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence as he prepares to undergo surgery, the church announced.In a statement, the church noted that Pastor Haynes will spend the coming weeks focused on recovery, though no clear timeline for his return has […]

Cupid sits down with Jazzi Black for a candid and entertaining conversation that dives into his artistry, influences, and passions that have shaped his career. The discussion begins with Cupid reflecting on his journey into the music game. How he first discovered his voice, the challenges of building a name in the industry, and the […]

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to ask your favorite artist or celebrity anything you wanted to know? About them, their music, their lifestyle, their relationships, or even how they feel about certain topics? Well, now you can! 97.9 The Beat is introducing a brand-new segment called “The People Wanna Know.”  This is your chance to get […]

Dallas Trinity FC fans witnessed history this past weekend when 15-year-old forward Rhea Moore became the youngest goalscorer in U.S. women’s professional soccer history. Moore, just 15 years and 332 days old, scored during her professional debut against Sporting JAX on September 6, 2025. The milestone not only sealed a win for Trinity but also […]

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and communities across North Texas are gathering to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in 2001 and the countless first responders who died in the years that followed. In Dallas, more than 500 firefighters, police officers, and paramedics participated in the 14th Annual 9/11 […]

Dallas police are investigating a gruesome homicide after a person was found beheaded Wednesday morning at the Downtown Suites motel off Samuel Boulevard, near Samuel Grand Park.According to reports and law enforcement, a suspect walked into a motel lobby and cut a person’s head off, then disposed of the person’s head. News crews reported a very […]