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It would be an unbelievable sight to see the beautiful Houston mountains. Unbelievable because Houston sits about 50 feet above sea level and is famously one of the flattest major metro areas in America. If you’re looking for towering peaks around here, your best bet is a freeway overpass. That’s why Houstonians got a good […]

It’s never too early to prepare for hurricane season, which begins on Sunday, June 1. RELATED: NOAA Predicts ‘Above-Normal’ 2025 Hurricane Season NOAA’s forecast predicts an “above-normal” hurricane season, with the possibility for eight to 10 hurricanes. After the greater Houston area was hit by Hurricane Beryl last summer, the future threat of tropical storms should […]

National Mascot Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate one thing Houston does better than anyone else: mascots. Houston is home to four Mascot Hall of Fame members, including a distinction no other city can claim. Houston is the only city in America with three professional sports mascots in the Mascot Hall of Fame. Leading […]

2026 Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Lineup Announced! Pasadena, get ready — rodeo season is starting to take shape. The Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo has revealed its 2026 entertainment lineup, setting the stage for another year of live music, livestock, family fun and plenty of hometown pride. From the main stage to the rodeo […]

The NBA Finals tip off this week, and while the battle for the championship is grabbing headlines, a new study shows Houston remains one of the best basketball cities in America. Personal finance website WalletHub has released its 2026 rankings of the Best and Worst Cities for Basketball Fans. The study compared more than 290 […]

Tilman Fertitta is making one of the biggest power moves in the casino and hospitality world after announcing plans to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at approximately $17.6 billion. The proposed acquisition would dramatically reshape the gaming industry by combining two major hospitality giants under one umbrella. RELATED: Houston’s Best Burgers to Try […]

National Hamburger Day is officially here, and restaurants across the country are celebrating with free burgers, buy one get one specials and major discounts. If you have been craving a burger and fries combo, May 28 might be the perfect excuse to treat yourself while saving a little money at the same time. LOCAL: R&B […]

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre recently stopped by The Keisha Nicole Show on 97.9 The Box ahead of his upcoming Pitre Foundation “Field and Fun Day,” a free community event designed to give kids a fun and active experience this weekend. The event is open to children ages 6 through 12 and will feature football […]

After a long Memorial Day weekend, Tuesday is expected to feel more like a Monday for many Houstonians heading back to work and school. While the start of the week should remain fairly calm, forecasters say storm chances will begin increasing again by the middle of the week. LOCAL: Body Found Near Brays Bayou Sparks […]

Houston Hooks You: Why People Get Here…Then Stay You don’t just live in Houston…you settle into it. Like finding your favorite radio station (Houston’s Eagle) and never having to change it. The latest moving data says Houston ranks #13 among the cities people don’t want to leave, and if you’ve spent any time here, we […]

Your lawn has officially entered its “tailgate era.” Natural Light just introduced “Lawn Brew,” a fertilizer made from spent beer grains…because apparently even your grass deserves a cold one after a hot Houston summer day. Before you picture your yard doing keg stands, there’s legit science here. Spent beer grains are loaded with nutrients left […]

At Daikin Park, where the roof can close but the energy never does, the Houston Astros are kicking off a new season with Opening Day tomorrow and adding another layer to the ballpark experience that leans straight into ballgame excess. The “9-9-9 Challenge” is arriving in Houston, parked in the Crawford Boxes, where you can […]