The City of Houston and Reliant collaborated for the 13th year of their “Beat The Heat” initiative providing 16 cooling center throughout the city. All 11 cooling centers are free of charge and will feature air-conditioned spaces, bottled water, light snacks and entertainment until the end of September. Here’s a list of a few locations […]

Take our music survey for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Dub Car Show, July 15th. Click here to take survey  

You know the sign soon as you pass up I-45 headed south into downtown Houston. The BE SOMEONE graffiti has been defaced, restored, defaced and restored again — a sort of metaphor for the city of Houston itself. It’s also inspired some Houston residents to get some serious tattoo work done with the BE SOMEONE […]

Join 97.9 The Box & Oakland Raiders DeAndre Washington for the Outwork The Competition Youth Football Camp on Saturday, June 30 at Thurgood Marshall HS. The camp is FREE for boys & girls ages 7-17. To register and for more information click here.

This Memorial Day Weekend, Bacement Foundation for the Arts are taking us back to Hitsville, with some of Houston’s most talented, entertainers to cover your favorite soul music classics. If your a fan of Houston’s 23rd Annual Dancin’ In The Street Motown & More Revue, then you don’t want to miss this amazing show. Come […]

           OPERATION: STOP SCAMS      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with AARP Houston hosted Operation: Stop Scams to protect individuals against identity theft and fraud. Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen due to improper disposal of confidential documents. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and AARP encouraged the […]

Z-Ro stopped by the Madd Hatta Morning Show before his first Unplugged concert in H-Town! The Mo City Don explains what it’s like rapping about having “regular people” problems and “rich people” problems. Trust, after watching this…you’ll know why Ro runs one deep!

Clear your schedule and join 97.9 The Box, Project Aristocrat Life Foundation at the Houston Food Bank for the Pop-Up Community Service Project as we all do our part to end hunger and help those that are less fortunate. Location: Houston Food Bank Address: 535 Portwall St. | Houston, Texas 77029 Date: Thursday, May 3, […]

97.9 The Box, Project Aristocrat Life Foundation, Houston Public Library presents The McDonald’s Pop Up and Book Drive. First 600 guest who donates a gently used or new book will receive a FREE McDonald’s Meals. Books donated will help benefit the Houston Public Library’s Groomed For Literacy Program. When: Friday, May 4th Time: 4PM – 6PM […]

  9th Annual “Smart’n Up” Black Male Summit is designed to address the unique need of black males in Houston and Harris County (ages 13 and older). This years summit will focus on the importance of Education, Goal-setting and creating options for the future. The Black Males Summit serves as a informational catalyst in the […]

OPERATION: STOP SCAMS  Every two seconds someones identity is stolen. Shredding confidential documents you no longer need is one good way to protect yourself, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network wants to help. Join AARP Houston and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and bring confidential documents to the Operation Stop Scams event, and they’ll shred them […]

RESTORE, REFRESH, AND RENEW! Sisters, family, and friends of Tau Zeta Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc gathered at Bay Colony Elementary School in Dickinson, Texas on Sunday, April 22, 2018 and dedicated a day of service to perform AKA 1908 Playground Project. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has implemented the AKA 1908 Playground Project to ensure […]