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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#359812

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Rémy Martin Announces 'This Is My City' Microgrant

3 days ago | theboxhouston.com | Christopher Smith

On Tuesday (June 24), the premier cognac brand Rémy Martin announced that it will expand their V.S.O.P. This Is My City Microgrant Initiative nationwide after experiencing a great amount of success with their regional launches.
Mahmoud Khalil Drags Trump Administration After Release

3 days ago | theboxhouston.com | Christopher Smith

Last Friday (June 20), U.S. District Judge Michael Fabiarz ordered that Mahmoud Khalil, a U.S. citizen and Columbia University graduate student, was to be released from a detention center in Louisiana. When released, Khalil met with reporters and was asked if he had a message for President Donald Trump. “Trump and his administration, they chose the wrong person for this.
Florida Building “Alligator Alcatraz” Prison For Migrants

3 days ago | theboxhouston.com | Christopher Smith

According to reports, a new remote facility is being constructed to aid in the crackdown on immigration prioritized by President Donald Trump. The facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, will repurpose the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, which is located within the Florida Everglades, 36 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail. It was first proposed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in a post on X, formerly Twitter, before construction began on Monday (June 23).
FAMU Athletic Director Charged For Allegedly Stealing More Than $24K From Former Employer

2 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Zack Linly

Bruh — as if Florida A&M University wasn’t already tied to enough scandals involving fraudulent financial activity, the school’s athletic director was recently arrested for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use at her former place of employment. According to the Associated Press, FAMU Athletic Director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday and charged with grand theft and scheme to defraud, both of which are felonies.
We Gonna Make It: Fat Joe & Jadakiss Team With Sei Less To Host Special Father’s Day Luncheon For Families Impacted By The Criminal Justice System

2 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Davonta Herring

Earlier this week (June 11th), hip-hop icons Fat Joe and Jadakiss partnered with New York City hotspot Sei Less restaurant to host a special Father’s Day luncheon! Continue reading to find out more about the event and to check out some photos. The purpose of the private luncheon, which was held at Sei Less in Manhattan, was to uplift 70 fathers (along with their spouses and kids) who have been adversely impacted by the criminal justice system.
New York Knicks Fire Tom Thibodeau, Social Media Shocked

3 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Bruce Goodwin II

Veteran coach Tom Thibodeau guided the New York Knicks to their most successful season—and the most basketball relevance in 25 years —but clearly that wasn’t enough. Just days after losing to their heated Indiana Pacers rivals, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Thibodeau has been fired from his job as the Knicks’ head coach. Thibs coached the team for five seasons, four of which led to playoff appearances.
Lil Wayne Announces 'Tha Carter VI Tour,' Sept. 18, 2025

3 weeks ago | theboxhouston.com | Jarrett Huff

Five-time Grammy award-winning artist Lil Wayne is heading out on his “The Carter VI Tour,” celebrating over 20 years of “The Carter” series. The tour stops at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Sept. 18 in The Woodlands. The 34-stop tour will also feature special guests Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington on all dates, with Hot Boys and NoCap appearing on select dates. The tour will also be stopping at Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, TX on Sept. 16 and the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Sept.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gifts Teammates Rolexes After Winning MVP

1 month ago | theboxhouston.com | Bruce Goodwin II

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA MVP this year, and he’s also up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Neither of those accolades would be possible without his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, and on Wednesday afternoon, he shared his appreciation with them along with some well-earned gifts. Once the squad opened their gifts, they found Rolexes among the pricey items. They immediately tightened them around their wrists and flexed them on social media.
Knicks Choke In Final Minutes Of Game 1 Against Pacers In Eastern Conference Finals, Social Media Erupts

1 month ago | theboxhouston.com | Bruce Goodwin II

The New York Knicks’ rivalry with the Indiana Pacers has been reignited in the NBA’s 2025 postseason, and game one of the Eastern Conference Finals was an instant classic. Game one featured many lead switches, keeping things pretty close until the fourth quarter, when Jalen Brunson was benched with foul trouble. But even with the clutch player of the year out, the Knicks went on a run and were up 14 points with 2 minutes and 45 seconds left in the game.
Film In France: Tom Cruise, Angela Bassett, Christopher McQuarrie & More Attend The Cannes Film Festival World Premiere Of ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

1 month ago | theboxhouston.com | Davonta Herring

We’re just a little over a week away from the release of the action spy film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Yesterday (May 14th), the film had its world premiere as it was screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading to check out some photos from the gathering. The cast and filmmakers, including Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie, met at the Grand Théâtre Lumière to show the world their highly anticipated new film.