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Major League Volleyball gains a pulse in Dallas with new team in 2026

Major League Volleyball will welcome the new Dallas Pulse team for the 2026 season.

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Major League Volleyball will expand into the Dallas area for the 2026 season with the addition of the Dallas Pulse, which will play at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The Pulse will be the eighth women's team in a league that started in 2024, joining teams in Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska, Florida, California, and Nevada.

Two more teams in Washington, D.C. and Northern California are scheduled to be added to the growing league in 2027.

According to a release, Dallas-Fort Worth has long been a powerhouse for volleyball, producing elite athletes through nationally recognized club programs, championship high school teams, and leading collegiate programs.

“North Texas is one of the most passionate and competitive volleyball markets in the country,” said Grady Raskin, President and CEO of Dallas Pulse, in a statement. “Our name represents the heart of the city and the tempo of the game. We are bringing world-class volleyball to Dallas-Fort Worth - not only for the dedicated fans who already love the sport, but also for those who are about to experience just how thrilling and dynamic professional volleyball can be.”

Major League Volleyball joins the growing women's professional sports movement in the U.S., led by leagues like the WNBA and National Women's Soccer League.

According to a report from Deloitte, women’s professional leagues are projected to surpass $2 billion in global revenue by 2026.

Deposits for season ticket holders will be available on the Dallas Pulse website beginning October 16 for home games at Comerica Center in Frisco.

The ownership group of Dallas Pulse features North Texas business leaders and entrepreneurs, including several women owners, united by a shared commitment to empowering female athletes and expanding opportunities in professional sports.

The 2026 season schedule and the date of the first collegiate draft for the team will be announced at a future date.

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Cumulus Media launches new country music radio station in Dallas

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Cumulus Media has launched a new radio station in Dallas-Fort Worth: Called Country Legends & Texas Classics 93.3 HD2, it will play hit country music from the 70’s and 80’s, and it launched on December 15.

The station began broadcasting its new format and programming at 12 noon, airing its first song, “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind" by George Strait.

93.3 HD2 in Dallas isn't a primary station but part of the WBAP-FM/AM cluster, specifically its digital subchannels offering other formats. The main 93.3 FM broadcasts News/Talk 820 WBAP. This is one of its HD subchannels, meaning that you need an HD Radio receiver in your car (or home) to tune in.

The station stream will be up in a couple of days via the new website at www.countrylegendstexasclassics.com, so you can stream it on your phone, computer, or Smart speaker.

Country Legends & Texas Classics HD2 will feature country favorites from artists including George Strait, Willie Nelson, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Randy Travis, Alan Jackson, and Reba McIntyre, among many others.

The station previously aired Westwood One syndicated Classic Rock. (Westwood One is owned and operated by Cumulus Media.)

Cumulus Dallas regional VP Dan Bennett notes in a statement that they're already seriously invested in country music.

“We are doubling down on our long-term commitment to Country music in Texas by launching Country Legends & Texas Classics 93.3 HD2," Bennett says. "This station will give a voice to great Country hits from the 70’s and 80’s. Paired with our fan favorite DFW Country stations, 99.5 The WOLF and New Country 96.3, this creates a wall of Country for our station group and for the passionate Country music lovers in the DFW area and strengthens our belief in this incredible format."

Cumulus Media has 395 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets, delivering nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from brands that include the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards across more than 9.500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America. They also have Cumulus Podcast Network, a platform for original podcasts.

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