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Ms. Andrea Thompson, better known as FadesxDre. She may have only been in the DFW for a year and a half, but her positive influence has taken it by storm! Drea is a real-life influencer, networker extraordinaire, event coordinator, associate board member of the DEC network, master barber at Clutch Barber Supply, mother, and Mexican […]
Saturday, October 14th chaos erupted on fair grounds after shots were fired and families ran for cover. Cameron Turner, age 22, was identified by Dallas police as the suspect. He is in custody on three counts of aggravated assault with a lethal weapon. Sunday morning, the Texas State Fair issued a statement in which its […]
Today we celebrate a latine trailblazer, Sonia Kilo, a multi -genre singer/songwriter, turned into a creative business mogul,wife, mom and “Your Friendly Neighborhood Chismosa.” You may recall Kilo from one of our 97.9 The Beat Spring Fest concerts when she performed back in 2019! She began singing at the early age of 11 years old […]
URBAN ONE, INC. OFFICIAL RADIO ONE GENERAL PROMOTION RULES These Official Urban One General Promotion Rules govern any contest, sweepstakes, or giveaway (each, a “Promotion”) conducted by Urban One, Inc., any of the radio stations it owns and operates or any radio stations doing business under the “Radio One” brand or another brand (each, […]
September 6th marked 5 years since the tragic killing of Botham Jean by former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger — or in Jean’s sister, Allisa Charles-Findley’s re-phrasing — “5 years since I’ve last heard his voice.” And while it’s been said that ‘time heals all wounds’ — for the family and friends of Jean — […]
22-year-old Promise McCree stepped out of her vehicle after a car crash when she was struck by another vehicle and severely injured. The hit-and-run accident occurred Monday morning off of I-30 near Akard Street in downtown Dallas. McCree was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital after the driver failed to stop and aid her. With […]
Ft. Worth artist Johnnie DamnD recently released the official video to his latest single “Murda Bend,” produced by Digi Norm of Digital University, Tuesday. This creative and fun music video directed by Films by prophecy(Assistant Directed by Ceven Imperial), is filled with nostalgic scenes from the movie Friday and keeps the Dallas boogie movement alive with […]
The time of the year to support our friends over at St. Jude is quickly approaching. Join Radio One Dallas virtually or in person for the St. Jude Walk/Run, September 23rd to help cure childhood cancer. Did you know? Every day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer, according to St. Jude Research Hospital? Participating in […]
The F.O.R.C.E. Tour hit the DFW and the main lady on the lineup is hip-hop icon MC Lyte! Before the show she called Jazzi Black to dish all the inside scoop on the show, plus shared her excitement about women in the rap game and shared a secret tip from her mom on how to […]
According to McKinney police, a 15-year-old Frisco ISD student was killed early Wednesday morning after he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle to school. Just before daylight, Landon Bourque was attempting to cross Independence Parkway at George Washington Drive, near Roach Middle School, when he was hit by a truck around 5:30 […]
Texas staple restaurant Whataburger announced they are giving away free burgers in honor of National Whataburger Day, August 8. To snag a classic whataburger for free customers have to download the whataburger app (free of charge) and redeem the awards at participating locations. Limited-edition National Whataburger Day table tents will also be available for customers […]
97.9 The Beat in collaboration with Mr. Sugar Rush Ice Cream and Breakfast Brothers came together to giveaway FREE ice-cream to the community this past Wednesday. The first 500 people to pull up to Breakfast Brothers received free ice cream courtesy of Atlantic Records & Kali “Area Codes.” Our loyal listeners had the opportunity to […]
