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A grandparents love is like no other! Smith Clientsmith, 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 […] The post Smith Clientsmith Grants UNT Student $2,500 Scholarship appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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 […] The post Get Free School Supplies From The Mayor of Dallas! appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
It’s State Fair Classic Time and it’s BIGGER and BETTER!!!! The theme this year is “7 events for one ticket”! This includes: World’s Largest State Fair, Pre-concert with CeeLo Green, Football Game with GSU vs PVAMU, Halftime show, Post-game Concert with Chrisette Michelle, Texas Auto Show and Grammy Award Winner Pamela Dawson and Desoto H. […]
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 […] The post Texas Ranked Third Among Ten States With The Shortest Average Marriages appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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 […] The post Breaking: Stolen U-Haul Speed Chase Ends in Shootout by Love Field Airport appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
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 […] The post Timothy Simpkins Sentenced For The 2021 Timberview High School Shooting appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Follow The Beat On Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkKmZ6N0wKw 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, […] The post Kodak Almost Boo’d Off Stage During Rolling Loud Outro Song appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Follow The Beat On Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhdbcduR8Fg 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 […] The post Quavo Was On Miami Yacht While It Was Being Robbed appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Follow The Beat On Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yl-gW66IF8 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 […] The post YNW Melly Double Murder Trial Verdict Is In & He is Out appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.
Is it just us, or are music videos becoming a “Thing” again! The hype is real for L.A. rapper Jay Rock who just dropped a new single featuring Latto and Anderson Paak called “Too Fast” that samples Trina’s 2000’s hit “Pull Over.” The T.D.E. rapper whose known most for his song “Win” and Black Panther soundtrack […] The post Jay Rock, Latto, and Anderson Paak Go Crazy In New Video! appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.