KBXX-FM (Houston, TX)

KBXX, also known as "97.9 The Box," is a radio station in Houston that plays rhythmic contemporary music. It is owned by Radio One, along with KMJQ and KROI. The station's studios are situated in the Greenway Plaza area, while its transmitter can be found in Missouri City, Texas.

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#596533

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Texas House Approves Legislation That May Establish A Private School Voucher Program

3 days ago | theboxhouston.com | Shannon Dawson

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Texas lawmakers have taken a significant step toward the potential passage of Senate Bill 2, a measure that would create a statewide school voucher program. As reported by KHOU11, on April 17, the Texas House voted 85-63 to advance SB 2, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
Cleveland’s Own Durand Bernarr Talks Grammy Nod, Growth & Going Global

1 week ago | theboxhouston.com | Matty Willz

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Durand Bernarr pulled up to WZAK and reminded everyone why Cleveland stays winning. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and performer chopped it up about life, growth, and what success really means when you’re rooted in the 216. Born and raised in Cleveland, Bernarr hasn’t just made a name for himself—he’s carved out a whole lane.
POTC: Marsai Martin Talks Flying High With Viola Davis In ‘G20’

1 week ago | theboxhouston.com | Keenan Higgins

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Rising up the ranks in Hollywood isn’t as easy as they make it seem on television, and we give extra credit to the young stars trying to become household names before even being able to legally own a home.
Mother Of Alleged Big U Murder Victim Says He Killed Her Son

1 week ago | theboxhouston.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr. has pleaded not guilty to a flurry of charges he’s facing in connection with racketeering, gang violence, and murder. The mother of one of Big U’s alleged murder victims, Rayshawn Williams, believes that the music executive and assumed gang boss committed the crime.
Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay $4.25M In Sexual Battery & Assault Case

1 week ago | theboxhouston.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Soulja Boy will have to pay his former assistant $4 million in compensatory damages and an additional $250,000 in punitive damages in connection with a civil lawsuit. Jane Doe accused Soulja Boy of assault, sexual battery, and harassment and launched a lawsuit in 2021.
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 4.11.25

1 week ago | theboxhouston.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE CRT FRSH, Hip-Hop Wired’s playlist where we attempt to showcase music we believe is “Certified Fresh,” is back again! With our latest update after too many weeks away. We’ve had a lot of catching up to do, so let’s get to the newness!Disclaimer:The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments, nor do we do favors.
Travis Scott On Where He Stands With Kanye West, “That’s My Kid’s Uncle”

2 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | D. L. Chandler

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Travis Scott recently opened up about his relationship with Kanye West, which dates back to the early stages of his career.
Two Brothers, One Mission: Amazon MGM Studios Releases New Trailer For ‘The Accountant 2’ + CinemaCon Photos

2 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Davonta Herring

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE Every year, the movie theater industry gathers in Las Vegas, Nevada to celebrate CinemaCon. Hollywood studios, filmmakers and theater owners come together to showcase upcoming films, new technology and industry trends.
Mixxy Mayor Adams Now Running As An Independent

3 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Christopher Smith

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE On Thursday morning (April 3), New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that he was not going to run for reelection as a Democrat, but as an independent.
Watch: Rico Nasty Makes The Impossible Decision Between Missy Elliott & Avril Lavigne, Shows Off Her Knowledge Of The ‘Nick-tionary’ & More On Episode 3 Of ‘Sound Check With Jeremy Hecht’

3 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Davonta Herring

97.9 The Box Featured Video CLOSE UPROXX Studios’ new series is off to a hot start. DaBaby and G-Eazy graced the first two episodes and this week, the momentum continues. This time, DMV rap star Rico Nasty sat down with host Jeremy Hecht for episode three of the weekly interview series revealing your favorite artist’s musical taste.