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It’s almost that time again folks! Let’s get ready for some good ole’ Texas football. The real work begins when the boys are able to pad up, get straight to it and prepare for this upcoming NFL football season. Today, first round pick Mazi Smith was excited to pad up for the first time at […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Another one of DFW’s greats is about to make history this weekend in Las Vegas, at the fight of the summer. The legendary Mike Tyson , chops it up with a product of Desoto’s alumni  Errol Spencer Junior. Fighting, and igniting energy from the young […]

A grandparents love is like no other! Smith Clinesmith, a reputable law firm dedicated to combating elder abuse, granted a University of North Texas journalism student $2,500 for submitting an essay about his love for his grandma and how she has influenced his life. Brock Burgan was in the car one day listening to 97.9 […]

It’s time to send the kids back to school, and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is here to help parents get everything they need for their students to thrive in 2023-24 school year. Today the 27th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair registration opened at Fair Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the centennial […]

It’s been a long time coming, but today might be the day that our government decides to release more data about UFO’s. Three individuals who are all former U.S. Military are coming forward to argue that our executive branch needs to stop withholding information from the American people. Watch the hearing below. Kickback w/ Jazzi […]

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surfaced and CNBC reports Texas is ranked No. 3 on the list for the shortest average marriages in the U.S. and the rate of divorce has been slowly going down for the last 20 years. RELATED:100 Things your future spouse & you should talk […]

Authorities are investigating a shooting involving a Dallas Police officer that took place after an high speed chase involving a stolen u-haul Tuesday. According to police, at approximately 11:00AM they begin tracking the stolen U-Haul upon chasing the suspect, they went on Dallas North Tollway and ultimately ended the chase by Dallas Love Field after […]

On Monday, Timothy George Simpkins was given a 12-year jail term for his role in the October 2021 shooting at Timberview High School in Mansfield Independent School District. Simpkins was found guilty of attempted capital murder last week. After nearly five hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict about Simpkins’ fate. He will […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! It was an eventful, & unforgettable experience for all participants who rocked the Miami Rolling Loud show. Amongst the performing acts Kodak Black was able to rock out in his very own home state with his classics . Press play for the full set, although […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Rolling Loud festival via Miami, this past weekend brought out a lot of our favorite superstars, and icons. One private Yacht party is really making headlines due to a strong armed robbery situation that happened aboard. Press play for details on why or how Migos […]

Follow The Beat On Twitter:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CvBSsJrMR-E/ Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Florida rapper YNW Melly may be a free man sooner than the prosecutors think. According to his mom via social media, Saturday 9 of the 12 jurors voted him not guilty , while 3 voted guilty of the double murder case of his 2 […]

As reported by Claire Crouch, a representative for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, Yaqub Salik Talib, 40, pled guilty Thursday to the charge in the killing of Michael Hickmon, 43. She stated that Talib accepted to a 37-year prison sentence and that he will be sentenced in August. During a fight between adults at […]