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Wrong-way driver killed, another hospitalized after head-on collision in SE Houston
Read full article: Wrong-way driver killed, another hospitalized after head-on collision in SE HoustonA head-on collision in southeast Houston late Thursday night claimed one driver’s life and sent another to the hospital.
Flames in massive commercial fire spread to several buildings near Hobby Airport
Read full article: Flames in massive commercial fire spread to several buildings near Hobby AirportMore than 100 firefighters were called to assist, and at one point—a mayday was called when a firefighter was separated from his company.
Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigating
Read full article: Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigatingOfficers believe there may have been 4 people in the home when the shooting went down. The third person was the roommate, who found the victim but investigators said he did not see what happened.
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detained
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detainedInvestigators say the man was shot to death, but the shooting didn't happen in the parking lot. He was driven there and it's unclear
Flight delayed or canceled because of that global IT outage? Here’s a breakdown of your rights
Read full article: Flight delayed or canceled because of that global IT outage? Here’s a breakdown of your rightsOn Friday, Houston’s airports experienced major delays and cancellations on flights due to a worldwide computer outage.
TIMELINE: The battle for Hobby Airport, how Pappas lost the fight
Read full article: TIMELINE: The battle for Hobby Airport, how Pappas lost the fightThe Pappas family, operators of Pappas Restaurants, lost their longstanding concessions contract at Houston's Hobby Airport to Areas JV, a Miami-based company, following a contentious bidding process. But the court battle seems far from over.
Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the areaA ground stop has been issued at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport Wednesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the areaA ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Houston travelers gearing up for busy Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Houston travelers gearing up for busy Memorial Day WeekendHighways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day Weekend getaways and so will the return home. In Houston, the number of people passing through is going to surpass previous years!
Flight delays at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports amid severe thunderstorms
Read full article: Flight delays at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports amid severe thunderstormsFlight delays have been reported at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport on Thursday afternoon and evening due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
2 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash near Hobby Airport in South Houston
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash near Hobby Airport in South HoustonIt's unclear if speed played a factor, but authorities say there were two people inside both respective vehicles, with at least two teens in one of the cars.
Check your flight!✈️ Delays, possible cancellations reported at Bush and Hobby airports due weather
Read full article: Check your flight!✈️ Delays, possible cancellations reported at Bush and Hobby airports due weatherSevere weather conditions in the Houston area have caused flight delays and possible cancellations at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport.
Houston store clerk murder marks 3rd deadly shooting in 5 months on same Gulf Freeway corner
Read full article: Houston store clerk murder marks 3rd deadly shooting in 5 months on same Gulf Freeway cornerDeadly shootings are not the only problem in this area. According to HPD's crime map, in the past month, 50 violent crimes have been reported within a mile radius of the store. Those include aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, car theft and robbery.
Clerk shot, killed at gas station near Hobby Airport overnight; 3 shooters still on the run
Read full article: Clerk shot, killed at gas station near Hobby Airport overnight; 3 shooters still on the runAuthorities say a clerk was shot to death by three men who rushed into a gas station near Hobby Airport overnight.
Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projects
Read full article: Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projectsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $970 million in grants have been awarded to 114 airports across the country. The announcement includes money for Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston.
Check your flight!✈️ Cancellations, delays reported at Bush and Hobby airports due to icy conditions
Read full article: Check your flight!✈️ Cancellations, delays reported at Bush and Hobby airports due to icy conditionsA ground stop has been issued at both Houston airports Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.
United Airlines issued full ground stop for departures out of Bush Airport Monday due to weather
Read full article: United Airlines issued full ground stop for departures out of Bush Airport Monday due to weatherUnited Airlines had issued a full ground stop at Bush Airport on Monday morning due to the winter weather sweeping across the Houston area.
Houston Airports experiencing flight delays, cancellations amid heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
Read full article: Houston Airports experiencing flight delays, cancellations amid heavy rainfall, thunderstormsHouston Airports are experiencing some flight delays as heavy rainfall hits the Houston area this Friday.
Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bring
Read full article: Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bringOver 115 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season between Saturday and New Year’s Day, according to AAA.
Food fight at Hobby Airport creates new fight at Houston City Hall for future mayors after close vote
Read full article: Food fight at Hobby Airport creates new fight at Houston City Hall for future mayors after close voteThe final city council hearing of the Turner Administration took place at Houston City Hall on Wednesday.
Houston Airports expected to set record this year with winter holiday travel: These are the busiest days
Read full article: Houston Airports expected to set record this year with winter holiday travel: These are the busiest daysHouston Airports says it is ready to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, reportedly exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.
Mother wakes up to stranger groping her in apartment near Hobby Airport
Read full article: Mother wakes up to stranger groping her in apartment near Hobby AirportHalloween morning at a two-story apartment off Broadway Street near Hobby Airport turned scarier than ever imagined for two young mothers who are roommates.
Most bags reunited with passengers following travel delays at Hobby Airport due to plane collision
Read full article: Most bags reunited with passengers following travel delays at Hobby Airport due to plane collisionInvestigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are working to figure out what went wrong during a collision between two private jets at Hobby Airport.
8 people on board 2 private jets that collided at Hobby Airport; no injuries reported
Read full article: 8 people on board 2 private jets that collided at Hobby Airport; no injuries reportedHobby Airport has issued an Alert 3 after a minor incident between two planes Tuesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Man wounded by gunfire in SE Houston picked up by spouse, driven to Hobby Airport before being pronounced dead
Read full article: Man wounded by gunfire in SE Houston picked up by spouse, driven to Hobby Airport before being pronounced deadHouston Police said a man who died after being shot in southeast Houston Saturday was driven to Hobby Airport by his spouse who picked him up after he called her in distress.
‘She said yes’: Sealy man’s proposal to girlfriend becomes airport wide celebration at Houston Hobby
Read full article: ‘She said yes’: Sealy man’s proposal to girlfriend becomes airport wide celebration at Houston Hobby51-year-old Russell Rainwater reached out to Houston Airport’s for help in taking their love story to new heights.
Video shows Southwest Airlines plane engine catch fire shortly after takeoff from Houston’s Hobby Airport
Read full article: Video shows Southwest Airlines plane engine catch fire shortly after takeoff from Houston’s Hobby AirportDramatic video captured the plane in distress before it landed safely at Houston's Hobby Airport.
2-month-old boy dies after being left in hot vehicle outside SE Houston mental health clinic
Read full article: 2-month-old boy dies after being left in hot vehicle outside SE Houston mental health clinicAn investigation is underway after a 4-month-old baby has died after being left inside a hot vehicle in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the time
Read full article: Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the timeHere are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airports
Read full article: Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airportsHouston 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.
Ground stops issued at IAH, Hobby airports due to afternoon thunderstorms
Read full article: Ground stops issued at IAH, Hobby airports due to afternoon thunderstormsBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Pappas is leaving Hobby: This is what your airport experience could be like soon at HOU
Read full article: Pappas is leaving Hobby: This is what your airport experience could be like soon at HOUFour Families will cease operating inside Hobby Airport at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Eight temporary dining options will operate in their place.
Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract dispute
Read full article: Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract disputeThe 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.
Hearing on hold for Pappas, City of Houston following lawsuit, awarding of controversial Hobby concessions contract
Read full article: Hearing on hold for Pappas, City of Houston following lawsuit, awarding of controversial Hobby concessions contractThe dispute at Hobby Airport between the Pappas family and City of Houston is set to continue as a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
Lawsuit claims inappropriate contact was made by convicted city director during Hobby concessions contract process
Read full article: Lawsuit claims inappropriate contact was made by convicted city director during Hobby concessions contract processIn the lawsuit, Pappas states there was inappropriate contact by the mayor’s office during what was a designated “no contact period” in the bidding process.
Pappas files lawsuit against city following controversial awarding of Hobby concessions contract
Read full article: Pappas files lawsuit against city following controversial awarding of Hobby concessions contractThe dispute at Hobby Airport between the Pappas Family and the City of Houston will continue outside of city hall. The new venue will be a Harris County courtroom after the family filed a 269-page lawsuit on Tuesday over the awarding of the recent concessions package at the airport.
Houston airports expect busiest Spring Break travel season on record
Read full article: Houston airports expect busiest Spring Break travel season on recordMany Houstonians are vacationing this week so expect more traffic on the roads and in the skies. Houston airports are expecting the busiest Spring break travel season on record.
Hobby Airport food fight ends with vote pushing out Pappas
Read full article: Hobby Airport food fight ends with vote pushing out PappasThe city of Houston awarded a lucrative Hobby Airport concessions contract to a new company, pushing out Pappas restaurant amid much debate. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and 10 other council members voted “yes” in favor of awarding the contract, with six voting “no.”
Latest chapter in Hobby Airport food fight reveals potential job cuts, more references to famous Houston chef
Read full article: Latest chapter in Hobby Airport food fight reveals potential job cuts, more references to famous Houston chefThe fight between two heavyweight combatants continued on Tuesday during a city council meeting over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport.
Award-winning Houston chef says winning bids in Hobby food fight are... cooked; Councilmember calls for investigation
Read full article: Award-winning Houston chef says winning bids in Hobby food fight are... cooked; Councilmember calls for investigationCouncil members continue to respond to questions surrounding the current ‘food fight’ at Hobby Airport and one is even calling for an investigation into the matter.
Council members delay vote to keep Pappas restaurants at Hobby Airport or go with Miami-based company
Read full article: Council members delay vote to keep Pappas restaurants at Hobby Airport or go with Miami-based companyThe highly publicized fight over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport was tagged by multiple council members who indicated they want more time to come to a decision.
Ground stop at Hobby Airport lifted after small jet that slid off runway has been removed, officials say
Read full article: Ground stop at Hobby Airport lifted after small jet that slid off runway has been removed, officials sayA ground stop was lifted at Hobby Airport after a disabled aircraft that slid off the runway into a safety area was removed, according to the airport’s public information officer Augusto Bernal.
Warm hearts, but is a freeze possible?
Read full article: Warm hearts, but is a freeze possible?For Valentine’s yesterday I sported a fun heart-print tie and mentioned that Kevin had the whole suit! A few of you asked to see that, so there it is in today’s cover shot from a 2019 wedding reception (no, he didn’t wear it to the actual ceremony!).
Southwest Airlines cancellations: Passengers may be waiting for days to get on a flight
Read full article: Southwest Airlines cancellations: Passengers may be waiting for days to get on a flightFlight delays and/or cancellations are two things Houstonians do not want to deal with during holiday travel, or any travel at all.
City controller asks OIG to investigate Houston Airports System’s director over $760,000 in fines waived for concessionaires
Read full article: City controller asks OIG to investigate Houston Airports System’s director over $760,000 in fines waived for concessionairesHouston City Controller Chris Brown is calling for the Office of Inspector General to open an investigation into the manner in which Houston Airports System Director Mario Diaz settled liquidated damages with a concessionaire and their partner, who has ties to former Director City Council Relations William Paul Thomas, who was convicted in federal court back in July for conspiracy tied to bribes.
Flight operations at Hobby Airport were ‘scaled down’ Saturday after small fire in generator causes outage, airport officials say
Read full article: Flight operations at Hobby Airport were ‘scaled down’ Saturday after small fire in generator causes outage, airport officials sayTravelers faced several delays at Hobby Airport after officials say a small fire was found in one of their generators.
Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Thunderstorms prompt ground stops at Bush, Hobby airports, officials say
Read full article: Thunderstorms prompt ground stops at Bush, Hobby airports, officials sayThunderstorms have caused the stops at Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Austin -Bergstrom International, according to the Federal Aviation System.
Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Houston airports experiencing flight delays due to strong storms moving through area
Read full article: Houston airports experiencing flight delays due to strong storms moving through areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
All-clear given after bomb squad called to Hobby Airport following reported security situation
Read full article: All-clear given after bomb squad called to Hobby Airport following reported security situationAn all-clear was given after the bomb squad was called to Hobby Airport to investigate a reported security situation
Ground stop at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving into area
Read full article: Ground stop at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving into areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
HFD: 4 escape alive after small plane crash near Hobby Airport, feet away from Pasadena ISD school
Read full article: HFD: 4 escape alive after small plane crash near Hobby Airport, feet away from Pasadena ISD schoolThe Houston Fire Department says four people have escaped alive after an airplane crashed during an emergency landing near Hobby Airport Friday afternoon.
Catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Destin, Florida, with this jetliner
Read full article: Catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Destin, Florida, with this jetlinerJSX, an airline company out of Hobby Airport, wants to help you summer travels by offering several opportunities to go to Destin, FL from now until August 31.
Ground stops cleared at IAH, Hobby airports after afternoon storms
Read full article: Ground stops cleared at IAH, Hobby airports after afternoon stormsBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Ground stop lifted at Hobby Airport after runway lighting issue resolved, officials say
Read full article: Ground stop lifted at Hobby Airport after runway lighting issue resolved, officials sayThe Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport Monday evening as airport personnel work to resolve an issue with the lighting system on a runway, according to airport officials.
LIVE BLOG: Here’s what is happening across the Houston area as residents try to combat arctic temperatures
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: Here’s what is happening across the Houston area as residents try to combat arctic temperaturesGet the latest weather updates and information from the Houston area and surrounding counties.
Bush Airport experiencing flight delays due to severe thunderstorms, FAA says
Read full article: Bush Airport experiencing flight delays due to severe thunderstorms, FAA saysDue to severe thunderstorms, George Bush Intercontinental Airport has experienced arriving and departing flight delays Wednesday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Worried about flight delays? This website tells you if your flight is delayed, canceled
Read full article: Worried about flight delays? This website tells you if your flight is delayed, canceledFlight delays and/or cancellations are two things Houstonians do not want to deal with during holiday travel, or any travel at all.
Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this year
Read full article: Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this yearHouston did not disappoint in the weird news department this year.
Man arrested for shining laser at commercial airplanes wanted on 3 felony warrants, HPD says
Read full article: Man arrested for shining laser at commercial airplanes wanted on 3 felony warrants, HPD saysA man that was arrested for shining a laser at commercial airplanes is wanted on three felony warrants, according to the Houston Police Department.
All clear given after wrong way driver claimed to have had bombs near Hobby Airport
Read full article: All clear given after wrong way driver claimed to have had bombs near Hobby AirportA man spotted driving the wrong way is now in custody after he led Pct. 6 deputies on a brief chase and then claimed to have had placed a bomb at Hobby Airport, Houston Police say.
More than 100 soldiers come home to Texas after 9-month Middle East deployment
Read full article: More than 100 soldiers come home to Texas after 9-month Middle East deploymentMore than 100 soldiers from the 1-133rd Field Artillery Regiment are returning home to Texas Wednesday after a nine month deployment to the Middle East.
Houston airports halt flights due to heavy storms sweeping the area
Read full article: Houston airports halt flights due to heavy storms sweeping the areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Houston artist painting massive mural to show support for city’s bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: Houston artist painting massive mural to show support for city’s bid to host the 2026 FIFA World CupOne of Houston’s popular artists is bringing the spirit of the World Cup to the city in a new mural.
Meth found stuffed in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport, TSA says
Read full article: Meth found stuffed in breakfast burrito at Hobby Airport, TSA saysSecurity agents found crystal methamphetamine earlier this month stuffed inside a passenger’s breakfast burrito during a screening at Houston’s Hobby Airport, officials said.
Hobby Airport update: All flights resume after water issues caused cancellations, other issues
Read full article: Hobby Airport update: All flights resume after water issues caused cancellations, other issuesHOUSTON – An airport official says all flights to Hobby Airport will resume after water issues forced officials to cancel or divert all flights Wednesday afternoon. Foti Kallergis, director of Communications & Public Relations for Houston Airports, said workers were trying to restore water to a limited capacity to the airport. “Our team is manually providing non-consumable water to airport restrooms from mobile water storage tanks,” Kallergis said in a statement. “We are working to restore water — in a limited capacity— to the entire airport.”Thursday morning, officials for Hobby Airport shared a tweet that said water had been successfully restored. Our crews worked all through the night to successfully restored water —in a limited capacity —to Hobby Airport,” the tweet said.
Illinois woman to be reunited with special bracelet lost in Hobby Airport
Read full article: Illinois woman to be reunited with special bracelet lost in Hobby AirportHOUSTON – An Illinois woman is thankful after a bracelet containing her late mother’s ashes was found in Hobby Airport. “I lost my mom on Christmas Eve so I had not had the bracelet very long.”After she lost the bracelet, Fisher and her family had flooded social media in the hopes someone would find the bracelet. Coincidentally, Arizona happens to be Evelyn’s special place, where she asked that her ashes be spread. “We’re going to all go together and spread ashes in Sedona,” said Fisher. She says she’s thankful the lost bracelet wound up in the hands of someone, who would recognize that it was important to someone else.