If you're happily married, or in any kind of committed relationship, and you've ever wondered, what's it like to date these days? Well it ain't what it used to be. Mike and Austin from the Mid Morning Mike Check were joined by a self-described "dating journalist" from Dallas named Elsbeth Weempe. Most people just know her by "elsbeats." That's her handle on Instagram which is where you'll find her interviews with young singles in North Texas. She talked to the guys about how she got her start, what she has learned about modern dating, and her rise as an "influencer" :
Elsbeats on the Streets Stops by the KRLD Studios to Talk Modern Dating
Elsbeth Weempe Dallas Dating Journalist
@_elsbeats_ Instagram
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By Austin York
Nov 12, 2026, 04:25 PM CT
Austin York
Austin is a weekday reporter and weekend anchor for KRLD and has been with CBS since 2008. In addition to his duties with KRLD am, Austin also does…
