KTSU 90.9 FM Forms Inaugural Advisory Board
Texas Southern University's radio station named eight members, including Grammy-winning and American Idol-winning singers, to guide its next chapter.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in R&B
KTSU 90.9 FM, the radio station of Texas Southern University, announced its inaugural eight-member Advisory Board. The board includes singers LeToya Luckett, Christopher Martin, and Ruben Studdard, and is chaired by Sherise Malachi.
Why it matters
The board brings together entertainers, industry executives, and community leaders to support the station's programming and growth. For Houston listeners, it signals a closer link between the city's public university station and the music and media industries.
The eight-member board is the station's first advisory body, and KTSU 90.9 FM has served the community for more than five decades. The announcement does not detail how often the board will meet or what budget it will control.
The players
LeToya Luckett
A Grammy Award-winning singer and Houston native, best known as a member of the group Destiny's Child.
Christopher Martin
A hip-hop pioneer known as one half of the group Kid 'n Play.
Ruben Studdard
A Grammy-nominated R&B singer and winner of the fifth season of American Idol.
The details
The board was formed to advance the KTSU "55 FORWARD" vision and will work to expand partnerships across the media, music, and entertainment industries. Its members include Dr. James Dixon II, Pastor Reginald DeVaughn Sr., Lue Calhoun, and Dr. Hakeem Stevens alongside the three singers.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: KTSU announces its inaugural Advisory Board.
Industry Context
Houston has produced many R&B and soul artists, and university radio stations there have historically served as proving grounds for local talent. This board formalizes that connection by placing working industry figures in an advisory role at the station.
Listeners in the Houston area can hear programming from KTSU 90.9 FM, and the board's partnerships may bring new music and media events to the station. The announcement does not specify when new programming or events will begin.
The takeaway
A university station's advisory board can connect students to working professionals in music and media. Listeners and aspiring artists in Houston may find new mentorship and programming opportunities as the board takes shape.
Further reading
Explore more R&B coverage to see how Houston artists are shaping the genre.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 97.9 The Box.
