Houston is getting ready for a new season of high energy football, and 97.9 The Box is giving you the chance to experience it live. Enter to win a family-four pack of Houston Gamblers 2026 tickets to see them take on the Louisville Kings at Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday, April 16! Do not miss […]
This one is for mom or the mother figure in your life. From making holidays special, to supporting your dreams to having your back and going the extra mile to make you smile.. there are a ton of reasons to celebrate mom. 97.9 The Box wants to help you make Mother's Day 2025 extra special for moms this year, so we're treating FIVE moms to a special brunch to say Thank You!
Houston showed up in a major way this weekend as Mariah The Scientist took over Bayou Music Center for a sold out night filled with emotion, vocals, and undeniable energy. Fans packed the venue from wall to wall, singing along to every word as Mariah delivered a performance that felt both intimate and electric. Before […]
Ranking the top men's college basketball teams by national championships won, highlighting their histories and accomplishments.
Our friends from Disney stopped by Radio ONE Houston with some exciting news, and they did not come alone. Mickey Mouse made a surprise appearance, turning what would have been a regular office day into a full blown Disney Party. From smiles across the building to unforgettable photo moments, the visit brought a wave of […]
Houston, it’s time to show up for your community. 97.9 The Box has teamed up with Mostyn Law and 1-800-TruckWreck to help a deserving Houston family with a $1,000 rental assistance check. If you are going through a tough time or know someone who could truly use the help, we want to hear your story. […]
Houston showed up and showed out for 97.9 The Box’s HOU Got Jokes, the comedy competition that took over the Houston Improv on April 1 for a night packed with raw talent, big laughs, and breakout moments. The event brought together some of the city’s funniest rising comedians, all competing for a life changing opportunity […]
Houston basketball history is coming full circle as the Houston Comets are officially set to return to the WNBA in 2027, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in women’s sports. The announcement reignites a legacy that once made Houston the epicenter of women’s professional basketball and brings back a franchise that helped define the […]
Tiger Woods Arrested and Charged with DUI Following Florida Rollover Crash UPDATE: Following Friday’s rollover crash in Florida, authorities have arrested and charged golf legend Tiger Woods with driving under the influence. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office processed the arrest shortly after responding to the accident on Jupiter Island. According to officials, Woods was found […]
Houston is getting more than just football to kick off the season as the Houston Gamblers announce Ludacris will headline the halftime show during their home opener against the Birmingham Stallions on Sunday, April 5 at 5 p.m. at Shell Energy Stadium. The Grammy Award winning artist, actor, and entrepreneur is set to bring his […]
Houston will come together for a powerful cause on Saturday, April 18 at Tom Bass Park as the 16th Annual Sisters Network Stop the Silence Breast Cancer Walk returns to honor and celebrate Black women across the nation who have fought and are currently battling breast cancer. This impactful event brings the community together to […]
Houston is set to host one of the biggest Southern hip hop concerts of the year as The Function takes over NRG Arena for One Time for the City Vol. 2, bringing together legendary artists Too Short, Scarface, Paul Wall, Z Ro, 8Ball and MJG, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Keke, and Devin the Dude for […]