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WFFA reports an emergency investigation taking place in Ft. Worth at Sandman Hotel. A gas explosion in the 800 block Houston st. erupted Monday afternoon, injuring 21 people according to WFAA. MedStar reports, there may be up to 11 patients. One patient has been reported to be critically injured, and two others are seriously injured. […] The post Breaking: Gas Explosion in Downtown Ft. Worth Leaves Multiple Injured [Video] appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Craig Watkins, a former Dallas County District Attorney, has passed away at the age of 56. Reportedly, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death Tuesday evening but didn’t provide the cause of death. Watkins, a Dallas native, was widely known for his endeavors to reinstate trust in the office through the creation of […] The post Former Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins Dead at 56 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Several high school football teams from North Texas will be competing for the state championship this week. From Wednesday through Saturday, the 2023 UIL Football State Championships will take place in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium. Gunter is scheduled to play on Thursday, Anna and Aledo on Friday, and South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto […] The post These DFW High Schools Compete for Football State Championship Titles This Weekend appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
With our yearly Stuff The Bus campaign, Radio One Dallas and Head Start of Greater Dallas are continuing our tradition of giving back. We will be bringing holiday cheer to several Fiesta grocery stores in the DFW Metroplex. Stuff brand-new toys and non-perishable goods to the top by following the large yellow bus! In addition […] The post Stuff The Bus 2023(Photos) appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Follow The Beat On Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0ZGWMRLuHs Sign Up For Our Newsletter! At last, we the people and the true fans of East Texas legendary icon Jamie Foxx can take a sign of relief. This most recent video above confirms that our prayers have been answered. The road to recovery hasn’t looked better for Jamie. Press […] The post Jamie Fox Is Officially Back Back & Denies Clone Rumor appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Check out how the Fall DFW Career Fair went down at The Shops at Red Bird Mall November 15, 2023. Huge shoutout to our employers, sponsors and 500+ attendees who made the event a success! Employers and sponsors: Parkland Hospital Head Start of Greater Dallas Ernie Williams Insurance Radio One Dallas Gemini LSV Ability Solutions […] The post DFW Fall Career Fair 2023 Recap(Video) appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Texas Rangers baseball fans gathered for an iconic celebration in Arlington, Texas in honor of the Rangers winning the World Series Championship for the first time in franchise history. You know the Beat gang had to pull up and celebrate the right way with our listeners to capture the occasion; and let’s just say, it […] The post Texas Rangers World Series Championship Parade(Photos) appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
This Saturday, Radio One Dallas will join our beloved Nickthang Jones at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Help us uplift and celebrate her as she celebrates 3 years of being cancer free! Show up in your best pink outfit and be ready to party for a great cause. Tap here to […]
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. https://www.instagram.com/p/CyZn_zOgrhH/ Sunday morning, the Texas State Fair issued a statement in which […] The post Breaking: Suspect Identified and Charged in State Fair of Texas Shooting That Injured 3 appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Take a look at the 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament which kicked off an exciting weekend for Radio One Dallas! State Fair Classic weekend is always one we look forward to in raising money for IamGolfer foundation. This year we collected a total of $2,000 in donations! See the recap video below! Golf Tournament Winners: […]