Now this right here is real Houston history. Marie Broussard just turned 102 years old, and she’s still out here doing her thing like time forgot about her. Born right here in the H, Ms. Marie is proof that style, grace, and good energy never get old. When most folks would be slowing down, she’s […]

Now this right here is wild — imagine checking your mail and seeing a $50,000 water bill. That’s exactly what happened to one Houston landlord when a hidden leak ran his bill all the way up. He tried to get help, but the city wasn’t moving fast enough. So he called in the big guns […]

If you’ve ever tried to date in Houston, you already know — it’s a scene like no other. Between the traffic, the turn-ups, and everybody knowing everybody, finding something real in the city can feel like work. Some say the hardest part is that everybody’s for everybody. Others say it’s the fake flexing — people […]

Sports

Alief, it’s that time again! Tonight the lights shine bright for one of the biggest rivalry games in the city — the Southwest Classic. It’s Alief Elsik vs. Alief Hastings with kickoff at 7:00 PM, and if you know, you know — this matchup is more than just football. It’s pride, it’s tradition, it’s the […]

Sports

The Houston Texans are set for the national spotlight tomorrow as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football at NRG Stadium. After a tough 14-9 loss to the Rams in the season opener, the Texans are hungry to bounce back and show the country what this young, exciting roster can do under […]

Sports

The University of Houston kept the Bayou Bucket trophy right where it belongs, defeating crosstown rival Rice 35–9 for the second straight year. After a slow first quarter, Rice briefly took the lead with a field goal, but the Cougars roared back behind senior running back Dean Connors, who torched his former team with two […]

Local

Growing up on the streets of Conroe, TX, just north of Houston, I learned early how to move different. Basketball in one hand, a mic in the other, I spent my days flying over fools on the courts and grinding in the Fourth Street labs. Inspired by legends like MLK, JFK, and MJ, I wanted […]

Books

Hip-hop fans are buzzing after Eve dropped some surprising revelations in her new memoir, Who’s That Girl?. The Grammy-winning rapper and actress opens up about a brief romance with Death Row Records founder Suge Knight—and admits it was all about “sweet revenge.” According to Eve, the relationship happened back in 2001, shortly after her business […]

Talk about being at the right place at the wrong time! Nina Santiago and Patrick Blackwood are going viral after capturing a shocking moment on camera. While the couple was filming their food at Cuvee’s Culinary Creations in Houston, a car suddenly crashed through the restaurant window. Fortunately, everyone inside survived the unexpected accident. The […]

Congrats to all the teams! We’re proud to share that Radio One Houston has received two nominations for the upcoming 2025 NAB Marconi Awards.  KBXX 97.9 The Box – Major Market Station of the Year  KMJQ Majic 102.1 – Urban Station of the Year These nominations are a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, […]

Music

Young Jas and I had the chance to break down The Neighborhood Talk’s Mount Rushmore of music performers. Their list included Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, and Prince. Now, I’m not mad at that lineup at all—it’s legendary. But if I had to make one swap, I’d replace Tina Turner with Chris Brown. His impact […]

Over the past decade, social media has given us moments that made us laugh, dance, cringe, and sometimes even shake our heads. From silly dances to viral memes, these trends became a way for people all over the world to connect — even if it meant dumping ice water over our heads or standing frozen […]