KHCB(Keeping Him Close By) 105.7 in Houston is a unique & dying breed with incredible programming…read morefound nowhere else on the dial. They have been a constant companion of mine for more than 12yrs. now ~ carrying me through many hard times ~ offering comfort for my soul through true & clear biblical preaching & teaching, as well as "radio plays", ask the pastor on-air and various ministries ~ something for everyone from young to old ~ totally listener-supported from 1962. God Bless!

great nice people who work here. they go with interviews to update the public and have a great…read moreministry. not a lot of contemporary music but that's not their thing.

Listener supported community radio! These guys have a long…read morehistory of speaking truth to power, and looking out for the little guys. In fact, this is the only radio station in the USA that's ever been bombed in an effort to get it off the air. Not just once, but twice the KKK bombed this station to get them to keep quiet. But this radio station isn't very good at staying quiet- what good radio stations remain quiet? They came back each time louder and better! They do a lot of political talks on this station. Get ready for a lean to the left. But my favorite part is when they play the eclectic foreign music- especially the Bollywood music. There's just something great about jamming to the sitar while cruising down Westheimer. It's Houston's home to Al Jazeera on the radio dial. The DJs are kinda special. They just run their own show, which they're interested in. It's not like they're all spinning the same music. I think they're all volunteers. I believe that if you have an idea for a show, they'll let you show up and broadcast if you ask nicely enough!

I began listening to Pacifica radio in DC, NYC and SF whilst traveling. As soon as I moved back to…read moreHouston the first thing I did was call KPFT and made a pledge. It is unparalleled.

Stuck in traffic in Houston and not wanting to listen to Internet radio, I landed on The Eagle when…read morethe seek button brought me AC/DC's "Back in Black" and I was hooked. I stayed on the channel for a day or two, even enjoying it through my time in Galveston. "Houston's Only Classic Rock" continued with great tunes "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac, "Sunglasses at Night" by Corey Hart, and the thumping bass of "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen. Delicious music. The Eagle is owned by conglomerate Urban One based in Silver Spring Maryland. [Review 851 of 2024 - 606 in Texas - 21881 overall]

This stations morning show is not an option anymore. The morning show is too annoying. It is sad as…read morethis is the only classic rock in town. After the morning show it's great!

Check KTRU's website for the weekly roundup of specialty shows, covering genres including reggae,…read morepost punk, folk/Americana, noise, and electronica. The station also broadcasts a few Rice sports games, the occasional in-station performance, and some special campus events. In the rare instances when a DJ isn't around, KTRU broadcasts WRN (the World Radio Network) or its new "robotic" DJ takes over (pre-recorded sets). You can make requests online or over the phone; set lists are available online. KTRU also hosts a wonderful, free outdoor show every spring on the Rice campus. You don't have to be a student to DJ. DJ application deadlines are in the fall, spring, and summer. KTRU is generally acclaimed as one of the best college stations in the country, but though I DJ'd there for 6 years I don't have the concrete info on that at my disposal (will update later with real info).

For me this is one of the few tolerable stations on AM/FM airwaves. Radio stations are synoymous…read morewith the newspaper and movie theatres; still around and slowly being evaporated by the expedience of consumer products and their many forms. On select nights there are themes that the station follows covering all genre's of music, even genre's one wouldn't imagine exists. At times, weekends from midnight on fro, the station becomes a bizarre bazaar as if the station is on auto-pilot and its media player plays all songs at random which makes for good entertainment, great entertainment when herbally induced. However, this is rare. Most of the time you'll get something you'd have to be bored out of your mind to hear. Cuul ppl preset 91.7

KXYZ-FM first signed on February 1, 1948. It would stay on the air for five and one-half years…read morebefore being silent for about eight years. As typical of FM radio stations in the mid-20th century, the FM station usually was a hi-fi simulcast of its AM parent. During the 1960s, it simulcasted its AM parent KXYZ which played beautiful music. In the late 1960's, the format changed to Love Radio formulated by then-owner ABC Radio with the calls changing to KAUM around 1970. From 1980 through late 1986, the 96.5 FM slot for the Houston-Galveston market operated as KSRR 97 Rock FM, featuring morning radio host Moby. The station competed against the album rock format of 101.1 KLOL (and from 1986, KZFX Z-107.5 FM). From October 15, 1986, the station changed call letters to KKHT, and the hard rock-oriented format was replaced by a contemporary hit radio format known as Hit 96.5. By mid-1987, heavy competition from top 40 powerhouses KKBQ and KRBE prompted the station to morph to Adult Contemporary. The station rebranded as 96.5 KKHT From 1989, the station changed call letters to KNRJ, modifying its format to feature a heavier variety of "high-energy" dance music. This format, branded Energy 96.5, was a competitive response to two other local stations, 93Q KKBQ and Power 104 KRBE, whose Top 40 formats reflected the increasing presence of dance club-oriented tracks (catering to a then-lucrative target audience drawn to the flourishing night club scenes along Richmond Ave., and inner Westheimer Road.). These competitors featured late-night, weekend live-to-air from local dance clubs (e.g., Club 6400, The Ocean Club), where in-house DJs drew heavily from libraries of imported and small-label, extended-length modern tracks (which otherwise were seldom, if ever, heard on most commercial stations); by early 1990, KNRJ had partnered with the Tower Theater's Decadance to host its own weekend, late-night live broadcast. In early June 1990, during a morning talk show segment, the host personalities announced that Energy 96.5 would switch to an Alternative Rock format. The Alternative 96.5 re-brand was a transitional format, lasting roughly six weeks, and was promoted while a forthcoming format -- under a strategic decision by the station's owner, Nationwide Communications, Inc. -- was under preparation. A weekly play list, under an Alternative 96.5 makeshift letterhead, was distributed to local retail and media outlets, culminating on July 17, 1990.

Music is more top 40 than adult or rock or alternative than it used to be. Either play more of…read morethat or just call yourselves top-40 and be done with it. The people who listened to you when you started out don't want to hear Bieber. And forget about listening online. After five minutes of ads I gave up on that

This review is only for the HOT Show, the morning radio show with PK, Sarah Pepper, and Ivan…read more I am a San Francisco transplant to Nashville, and I love listening to morning radio shows as podcasts. My favorites remain the San Francisco shows of Sarah and Vinnie (97.3FM) and Fernando and Greg (99.7FM). However, when I am assigned to jobs that allow me to listen to podcasts all day, I find myself out of things to listen to (and I am not a music fan). I tried Kevin and Bean from Los Angeles' KROQ station, but I listen to them out of desperation -- like when my main podcasts are on vacation / hiatus. I don't remember how I came across the HOT Show, but I am glad I did. The show is a mixture of entertainment news/gossip, weird news, and brief glimpses into the personal lives of the hosts. In between are the songs that play on the station, but they mostly do not show up during the podcasts (except by accident). I've only listened to several weeks' worth of podcasts, but they are already fast becoming a favorite. They have a "Whatcha Doin' at the Courthouse?" segment. They interview celebrities. They talk about the stuff that modern morning radio shows do (but not do the stunts from morning "zoos" of days gone by). They're easy to like -- and they can get annoying at times. PK is a strong personality on the show. At first I thought he was African American, but when I saw one of the UStreams, I was completely wrong. I notice that Sarah Pepper is often trying to say something, but PK's commentaries tend to mute her until she can get a word in. I don't know Ivan's role, except to add a "Latin" flavor to cater to the demographics of Houston. Although, both Ivan and Sarah like to point out that PK is the foreigner in the group, since he was born in Greece, whereas the other 2 were born in the States. When the group is on air, the vibe is very on point -- meaning, they don't speak in a relaxed tone that I am used to from my Bay Area shows. They are very broadcast-ish, is the best I can describe it. I can tell they have an agenda of things they want to discuss, and they tend to get to them in a timely manner. By contrast, my Sarah and Vinnie show almost never get to half of the items on their list, because they always go on tangents that delve into their personal lives (which makes the show very personable, in my opinion). Overall, I love the HOT Show, and it is already in my top 3 morning radio podcasts I look forward to listening to every weekday.

They changed their format to all sports talk which only targets a specific demographic. Shouldn't…read morethat belong on am? For all rock fans this is a great loss.

The Wordmatician is an amazing person. Her radio show is to empower any and everyone. She has some…read moreof the best guests, topics and talents come through to bless the airwaves. I hope that her show reaches and touches everyone in some way shape of form.

My God the knowledge I recieved in the limited time I was here was amazing. Usually im able to…read moreimpart where I go but I was seriously mesmerized by the knowledge I was recieving. Inspiration Sundays with The Wordmatician was truly enlightening, and glad I got to expierance it. Ps the host is truly knowledgeable and was very heartfelt.... can't wait to be invited again.

To be honest 5 Stars just isn't enough to show how amazing this radio station really is. To be…read morehonest I be looking so for to the weekend cause I know my favorite station is going to be jamming. I been listening to this awesome radio station for decades and no complaints all wonderful experience. I mean you get all style of music without even have to switch that radio or app. And that's another thing, if my radio ain't treating me right static and going on I got that app so either way it go I got to have it. But my favorite is Friday oldies and Saturday's back yard party. I be tuned in from sun up to Sun down. This station is my favorite and my look forward to every weekend. Keep jamming and imah keep tuning in......

This radio station is one of the best in the city for news for African Americans. All of the games…read moreare announced and you have to Love Chatterbox. V. McKay on Sunday nights and Chris Johnson Saturday morning. The voices of Houston are alive right here and right now!