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Whether you’re launching your first business, growing a side hustle, or looking to take your company to the next level, having the right financial partner can make a big difference. On The Kickback with Jazzi Black, we sat down with Ralph Hamm III, Regional President of North Texas, and Sam Wright, Program Manager and Vice […]

Mavs fans… grab your popcorn because the drama behind the scenes is getting interesting. Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban is pushing back against the team’s current ownership group, accusing Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont of freezing him out of business decisions involving the future of the franchise — including plans for a potential new […]

Y’all, if you’ve been seeing these giant warehouse-looking buildings going up across North Texas, there’s a good chance they’re data centers. They’re what power AI, cloud storage, streaming, and pretty much our digital lives. But they’re also raising concerns in a lot of neighborhoods. Right now, Fort Worth is working on its first-ever rules for […]

Y’all…this story out of Plano is every parent’s worst nightmare. A longtime Brinker Elementary teacher, Paul Campbell, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child after Plano police say a student made an outcry to a family member on July 4. Investigators believe the alleged abuse happened during the 2025-26 school […]

If you’ve been hearing people talk about the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) today and wondering, “Okay… but what does that actually mean?” Here’s the simple version. Dallas officially launched its own stock exchange Monday, becoming the first new major stock exchange to open in the U.S. in decades. Think of it as another place where […]

One of the biggest names in radio is coming home. Beginning Monday, July 6, legendary comedian and nationally syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley returns to mornings on 97.9 The Beat, bringing one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment back to the station where it all began. Long before he became a household name across […]

One of the biggest names in radio is coming home. Beginning Monday, July 6, legendary comedian and nationally syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley returns to mornings on 97.9 The Beat, bringing one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment back to the station where it all began. Long before he became a household name across […]

If you’ve been hearing people talk about Republicans bringing a major convention to Dallas, here’s the quick breakdown. President Donald Trump announced the Republican Party will hold its first-ever national midterm convention at the American Airlines Center on September 9 and 10. Think of it as a massive rally designed to energize voters and build […]

If you’re looking for work in Dallas-Fort Worth, opportunities are open across multiple industries—from public service to logistics and healthcare. Aviation & Logistics DFW International Airport continues hiring for public safety, airport operations, and service roles including wheelchair agents, dispatchers, and cart associates. Major employers like Chick-fil-A Supply and Niagara Bottling are also staffing up […]

Most people see June 27 as just another day on the calendar—but in Houston, it carries real hip-hop history. The day honors a Houston tradition tied to DJ Screw and the Screwed Up Click, built around the legendary June 27th Freestyle recorded in 1996. The session started as a birthday celebration for Click member DeMo […]

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Legendary rapper Rick Ross brings a symphony orchestra concert to Dallas, with ticket giveaways on 97.9 The Beat.