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Dallas drivers may be seeing a little less of those white self-driving Jaguars rolling through Downtown and Deep Ellum after Waymo announced a nationwide recall affecting 3,791 robotaxis. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall involves a software flaw that could allow the autonomous vehicles to drive into flooded roads — a […]

Gas prices soar in Dallas-Fort Worth due to rising crude oil costs, summer travel demand, and refinery maintenance.

This Sunday at 5PM, 97.9 The Beat is turning up the love, appreciation, and celebration for all the amazing mothers out there with a special Mother’s Day edition of Reunion Radio. For two full hours, Big Bink, TDK, DJ Teaze, Shani Scott, Slick Nick, and Jack Fraust come together to honor the women who helped […]

Reunion Radio tackles tough topics like masculinity, mental health, and relationships with honesty and expert insight, creating a vital dialogue.

Mothers Day 2026!!!!! Growing up there were certain songs that just hit different!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are some timeless songs that always stand out on Mother’s Day — songs that celebrate love, sacrifice, strength, and the bond between mothers and their children. Classic Mother’s Day Songs R&B Favorites Gospel & Inspirational Country & Pop Favorites Songs That […]

Whew, Dallas said NOT TODAY. Over the weekend at Dos Equis Pavilion, things got real awkward, real fast when M.I.A. hit the stage opening for Kid Cudi on his Rebel Ragers Tour—and the vibe? Immediately off. Instead of just giving the people what they came for, M.I.A. went into a full-on rant, telling the crowd, […]

Fort Worth’s mayor might be ready for her close-up—but the city? It’s still dealing with real-life plot twists. Mattie Parker recently said she’d “love” to land a cameo on Landman, the hit show created by Taylor Sheridan that’s been filming all over Cowtown. And honestly, it tracks—Fort Worth has basically been a co-star at this […]

Sometimes, the internet delivers exactly what we need—and this is one of those moments. A viral clip from Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves! is melting hearts everywhere after capturing a toddler living her absolute best life. Front and center in a bright, colorful set, the little fan couldn’t contain her excitement as Elmo, […]

SO WHO IS THE GOAT OF MUSIC? MIKE OR PRINCE This debate doesn’t really have a clean winner—but it does have clear differences in what “best” means.👑 Michael Jackson 4Michael Jackson mastered global superstardom in a way no artist ever had before. Albums like Thriller turned him into a once-in-a-lifetime cultural force. His strengths were:Unmatched […]

97.9 THE BEAT AND MAGIC 94.5 / Urban One continues to show its commitment to our community through events like our “One Family Expo,” a powerful gathering designed to connect people with real resources that can change lives. More than just an event, the expo serves as a bridge between the community and essential services, […]

BigXthaPlug has quickly become one of the most talked-about success stories to come out of Dallas in recent years, building a movement that feels both authentic and undeniable. With his deep voice, commanding presence, and unapologetic Southern style, he’s carved out a lane that reflects the streets, culture, and energy of DFW. What separates BigXthaPlug […]

If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you already know—checking the weather once a day is basically a joke. One minute you’re in a hoodie, the next you’re blasting the AC. So what’s really going on? Texas sits in the middle of a full-on atmospheric showdown. Cold, dry air comes charging down from Canada, while […]