Text DFW to 24042 to join 97.9 The Beat’s mobile club for exclusive news (Terms & Conditions) Follow The Beat On Twitter:  DFW’s own Mack Wilson (@MackWilson214) stops through the Night Show Flight Show for this last weeks  Raising The Bar slot. Press play to hear where and why this  #SwitchUpTheDrip track originated . Cardi B’s lead producer J White  […]

Is it me or is DFW really influencing the culture nowadays? I mean really….I’ve counted multiple times I’ve seen slang terms, dance moves, even FOOD taken away from our beloved city and we never get any credit. Well, here’s five of the most well known things that make Dallas great BUT have been used and […]

He just killed the Coachella stage, and now he’s ready to do the same on the Dos Equis Pavilion stage. He announced “The Decent Exposure Tour” with special guests French Montana, Playboi Carti, Moneybagg Yo, Chevy Woods, and DJ Drama. The tour will stop in 29 cities around the country and will touch down in […]

On Monday, Plano City Council passed an ordinance allowing electric scooters.  The “Lime S” will be available at Haggard Park in Plano. The company said it collects scooters on daily, charging and redistributing them in approved areas so that they are on the sidewalks fully charged, maintained, and ready to be ridden every day.   Follow […]

Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest facility of its kind in North America and it will begin hosting games on Saturday as it hosts the Esports Championship Series Season 6 Finals. The University of Texas-Arlington has one of the best esports programs in the country and will have a team room at the new stadium! Follow The Beat […]

Congrats to Ella Mai who’s self-titled debut opens at number five on the Billboard 200. BILLBOARD 200 TOP 10 1. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper – A Star Is Born – 143,000 2. Quavo – Quavo Huncho – 99,000 3. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter V – 85,000 4. Lil Baby and Gunna – Drip Harder – 71,000 5. Ella Mai – Ella Mai – 69,000 […]

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Strong winds caused several downed power lines in southeastern Garland Sunday, over 400 homes were left without power.  Garland Power and Light said repairs could take 24-48 hours. Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:

DFW made the top of another list, this one isn’t a great one. We have the most mosquitos!  Get your bug spray out! Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:

Marcus High School principal Will Skelton said the video “absolutely missed the mark,” and has issued an apology. The video focused on teenage girls wearing short shorts and zoomed in on their bare legs.  It then looks like the students are in detention and are being forced to repeat “I will not wear athletic shorts,” they […]

On Saturday, DART’s local day pass is going up from $5 to $6 and the regional pass from $10 to $12. Monthly and Annual passes will go up as well.  DART is ending the 2-hour passes and instead offering an A.M. and P.M. pass for $3. $2.50 (cash only) for a single-ride pass is coming back […]

Are food halls taking over the food truck faze?  Are they more convenient? I do like the food hall over in Plano! Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest:

There are tons of places to eat at DFW Airport, but no Whataburger, a Texas staple.  But that’s about to change the first Whataburger is supposed to open in Terminal E. Dallas Love Field has a Whataburger, I’m just saying! Follow The Beat On Twitter:  Sign Up For Our Newsletter!  The Latest: