ABC13 Anchor Emeritus Dave Ward, a trusted and familiar face in Houston homes for more than 50 years, has died. Known for opening his newscasts with the warm greeting, “Good evening, friends,” Ward built a unique connection with viewers that went far beyond the news of the day. His calm presence and genuine love for […]
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the father of late Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla and a key figure in her rise to stardom, has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by his son, Abraham “A.B.” Isaac Quintanilla III, in an emotional Instagram post shared on Saturday, Dec. 13. CONTEST: Our Biggest Contest […]
Families in northwest Houston are invited to celebrate the holiday season at a free community event hosted by WSS and 97.9 The Box. The Free Holiday Event takes place Sunday, December 14, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the WSS location at 3883 FM 1960 West in Houston. The event will feature free toys for […]
Checkers is bringing holiday cheer to Houston with its annual Santa Slim’s Holiday Bash & Toy Drive, set for December 13, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 10855 Jones Road. The festive afternoon invites families to experience holiday magic while giving back to the community. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped […]
Houston, get ready—Tacos & Tequila Festival is sliding back into the city on April 11, 2026 at Sam Houston Race Park (7575 N. Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064), bringing its biggest blend of flavor and nostalgia yet. The festival is known for combining incredible tacos, top-tier tequila tastings, and iconic throwback performances, and […]
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97.9 The Box is teaming up with WSS make the holidays a little cooler with a $200 gift card giveaway: Perfect for stepping up your style, grabbing the latest kicks, or getting a head start on holiday shopping. It’s a fresh collab designed to bring the culture, the energy, and a little extra spending power […]
Black Friday has grown into one of the biggest shopping events of the year, with millions of people eager to kick off the holiday season by scoring major discounts. Here's what we found.
As hip-hop falls from the Top 40 on Billboard's coveted Hot 100 chart, we look at the state of rap culture to see how things went so south.
If you’re making last-minute Thanksgiving Day grocery runs in Texas, several major stores will still be open.. but with shortened holiday hours. Here’s a quick look at which retailers you can count on for those forgotten ingredients, and which doors will be shut for the holiday. TRENDING: Get $500 For The Holidays with Our Single […]
New Orleans icon and rap legend Juvenile is gearing up to deliver a show-stopping performance alongside the world-famous Southern University Human Jukebox during the 52nd annual Bayou Classic halftime show. The announcement dropped Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 25, when Bayou Classic officials took to social media to confirm the news—instantly sending excitement across the HBCU community […]
If the holiday season snuck up on you again, don’t stress—97.9 THE BOX and Cricket Wireless have your last-minute Christmas gifts ready to go! This year, we packed our Christmas tree with some of the hottest holiday must-haves, and all you have to do is enter to win. Sign up for your chance to score gifts like: 65” […]