Travel headaches are growing at Houston airports as the government shutdown drags on, and TSA workers warn the situation is nearing a breaking point.
If you’re flying out of Houston this morning, airport security lines are moving, but there’s a new issue travelers may want to keep on their radar: the possibility of ICE agents taking on a larger role inside U.S. airports.
Travelers flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport should be prepared for long security lines again on Friday as the partial government shutdown continues to impact TSA staffing levels.
As spring break travel ramps up across Houston, some passengers flying out of William P. Hobby Airport are facing unusually long waits to get through security.
Thousands traveled through Houston airports this Thanksgiving, some visiting family, others keeping holiday traditions like Black Friday shopping at The Galleria.
Flight cancellations began Friday at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to reduce flights nationwide.
Houston’s first 3D-printed community is about to start production. The developers of Zuri Gardens bill the project as attainable, sustainable and the future.
The government shutdown is being felt inside Houston’s airports, where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue screening passengers without pay.
A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday evening.
Travelers at William P. Hobby Airport can now enjoy SpindleTap Brewery near Gate 28, offering craft beers, spirits, coffee, and quick bites. Additionally, Killen’s BBQ, a Houston barbecue spot, has opened a location.
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For those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.
Several flights with Southwest Airlines that were scheduled to fly into Houston are diverting to other nearby cities due to an emergency at the William P. Hobby Airport.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airport as Hurricane Beryl pushes through the SE Texas region.
Unfavorable weather conditions may be the only thing stopping you from reaching your vacation destination this week.
Passengers flying into Houston got more action than they bargained for Friday afternoon, when their aircraft’s landing crew collapsed as they were landing in William P. Hobby Airport.
It's not a new idea, but some new technology should mean the bathrooms never run out of free tampons or organic cotton pads.
Houston has broken several cold records this week due to the hard freeze that has moved through the area.
Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz (no relation to the author), delivered his annual State of the Airports address to a filled ballroom inside the Marriott Marquis hotel on Monday afternoon.
Looking for a fun way to meet friends and burn calories? Square dancing is a fun and social hobby anyone can do…plus it’s easy to learn!
Here are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
Houston police are searching for a group of people they believe are behind several auto thefts at both Hobby and Bush airports. Police believe a 23-year-old, identified as Joe Aguirre, committed some of the crimes.
The Hobby food fight continued on Friday morning with an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) hearing held in the 11th Civil Court inside of the Harris County Civil Courthouse.
A warehouse located near the Hobby airport area caught fire for the fourth time in the last five days, and officials say they are calling for an investigation.
A constable deputy has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle at Bush Airport, according to the Houston Police Department.
Airports across the U.S. have experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays as the summer travel season reached its peak.
Nineteen veterans will depart to Washington D.C. Friday morning as part of ‘Honor Flight Houston’ in the first flight since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A “planned system outage” early on Saturday affected Southwest Airlines flights nationwide, including some at Houston-area airports.
You’ve probably heard jokes asking why the weather report comes from the airport when “no one lives there”? Without question, knowing weather conditions is paramount for pilots and, thus, official weather reporting stations around the country are at airports. And before all the technology of the last decades, having a person present most of the time to take and report the weather readings was important too! In addition, high-level weather equipment is expensive to own and maintain and governments have to pick the most efficient and necessary spot for placement. Again, airports.
It’s expected close to 2 million people will fly through Bush and Hobby airports for the Thanksgiving holiday. Safety is priority for airport, local and federal authorities.
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We know it gets hot aound here and so for us not to reach 100F this year is certainly worth a mention. Of course, as you’ll see, we can easily get to the century mark in September so don’t get too comfortable in your wool sweaters just yet! Also, Hobby did record 100 in June and Galveston made 97 just this past Monday which is their hottest temperature so far this year.
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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest Airlines is offering 50% off 50 days of fall travel, but today is the last day you can take advantage of the deal.
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One of my viewers, Lourdes, wrote me this last Tuesday:Frank, What happened to your prediction of La Nina ruling this winter? You said it would be a dry, warm winter. It’s the warm water that heats the air above it. That hot air rises, condenses and forms clouds which produce rain. AdWe both know that it’s usually a roller coaster around here and it wouldn’t surprise me to see a cold snap or two.
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Houston – After a record-breaking Thursday, temperatures hit 85 degrees at Bush Airport, unseasonably warm weather continues. FridayOur cool mornings and warmer than average afternoons will continue through the weekend. Missing Fall weather? Not to worry it is on the way for next week! A cold front on Sunday will usher in chilly mornings and mild afternoons.
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HOUSTON – 2020 Memorial Day weekend travel at Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports is significantly different from past years. “I’ve been here for Memorial Day, and this is nothing like Memorial Day,” said Walt Lowry. Shults said: “Home like they should be.”Every airport system in America is concerned over travel numbers plunging well over 90% during the pandemic. Steve Hennigan, the Chief of Operations for the Houston Airport System, summed up the situation in one word: “slower.”The numbers show it. In April of 2019, the Houston airport system had nearly five million passengers.
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