Heat Advisory In Effect as Dangerous Temperatures Continue to Rise
A heat advisory remains in effect until 8:00 PM Monday. Temperatures in Tomball reached 106 Sunday afternoon while temperatures at Bush Intercontinental Airport reached 104. Dangerous heat conditions are present. Remember to check on your friends, family, neighbors and bring your pets indoors. https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=TX1264003FB38C.HeatAdvisory.1264005B4110TX.HGXNPWHGX.83f966fb4621847d140a2592b9fcbe62——————Incident Type: Heat AdvisoryIncident Location: Harris County, TexasInvolved Agencies: National Weather Service——————Posted: 2022-07-10T22:30:56.656Z
springhappenings.comCustoms and Border Protection agent from Conroe accused of sexually groping passenger at Bush IAH
A 34-year-old Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer is accused of violating a passenger’s civil rights and obstruction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced. Christopher Edwards Dowell, a Conroe resident, was arrested on Wednesday.
Warm weather heading into the weekend
Winds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.
United Airlines furloughs 13,000 workers, including 1,000 in Houston area
HOUSTON – Thousands of United Airlines employees will not be going into work on Thursday. The airline is furloughing roughly 13,000 workers, including about 1,000 people in the Houston area. “I’m going to have to readjust everything, my lifestyle. At work, I’m going to try to hustle to see if I can pick up extra shifts. The furloughs will affect more than 6,900 inflight services employees, 1,900 airport operations workers and 2,200 technical operations employees.
Dogs rescued from meat trade arrive in Houston to start new lives
Others were strays taken from the streets," said Kim Harmon, with Addicus. "They're crammed into crates and sent to the slaughter houses," Harmon said. "A lot of them die on their way to be killed, and that's a mercy. "She said that includes boiling animals alive and, in some cases, torturing them for two weeks, "thinking it improves the taste of the meat. "There's a movement among rescues to eradicate the dog slaughter trade, and every dog rescued and given good homes represents a victory.For more information on the rescue efforts, go to Addicus' Legacy Dog Rescue on Facebook and soidog.org
abc13.comWanna jet away? Best places to travel in 2020 with flights from Houston
Wanna jet away? Best places to travel in 2020 with flights from HoustonAustria Destination: Vienna, Austria Cost: $628 Departure Date: Jan. 16 Type: round trip, one stop Airline: United Airlines, Air Canada Heres why you should visit: Small towns in Austria are Instagram-able and 2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Beethovens birth Harpers Bazaar >>> Click through to see some of the best places to travel in 2020 with flights from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport. Best places to travel in 2020 with flights from Houston 1 / 18 Back to GalleryNew year, new destinations. MISSION MOON: Next class of NASA astronauts could include first woman on the MoonFortunately, Harper's Bazaar just released its annual 'Best Places to Travel in 2020' and the list includes many destinations you might expect -- and some you may never have considered. Click through to see some of the best places to travel in 2020 with flights from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
chron.comWhere to eat at Houstons airports this holiday travel season
Where to eat at Houstons airports this holiday travel seasonIAH:Terminal A: Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard Burgers Where: gate A26 Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. IAH:Terminal A: Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard Burgers Where: gate A26 Hours: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Terminal A: Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard Photo: Houston Airport System Photo: Houston Airport System Image 1 of / 32 Caption Close Where to eat at Houstons airports this holiday travel season 1 / 32 Back to GalleryAs the holiday travel season grows nearer and nearer, we at Chron.com can hear your stomach grumbling for something to eat while you wait for your cross-country flight at Bush Intercontinental Airport. As Houstons busiest airport, Bush is chock-full of great eatery options reflective of the citys unofficial title as the most diverse municipality in the country. From local dives to familiar chain fast-food joints, anyone can find something to chow down while waiting to board. The list also includes a handful of restaurants at Hobby Airport on Houstons southeast side. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com | Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan | Email him at jay.jordan@chron.com
chron.comRedevelopment project begins on Terminal C at IAH
HOUSTON - Shovels are finally digging dirt at Bush Intercontinental Airport on the much-discussed International Terminal Redevelopment Project, or ITRP. For nearly a year, Channel 2 Investigates has reported on challenges facing the project. "At the rate we are going, we are spending a lot of money with not a lot to show for it," Brown said. "It couldn't handle many of the big planes, the big-body planes," Turner said. The cost is now $1.2 billion, which is still $300 million to 500 million more than originally planned.
Beltway 8 near IAH reopens after deadly wreck
Beltway 8 near IAH reopens after deadly wreckA deadly wreck snarls traffic along North Beltway 8 at JFK Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. A deadly wreck snarls traffic along North Beltway 8 at JFK Boulevard on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. Photo: Houston TranStar Photo: Houston TranStar Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Beltway 8 near IAH reopens after deadly wreck 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAll eastbound lanes of North Beltway 8 are reopened after a deadly wreck Friday morning. The crash involved three vehicles on the Beltway near JFK Boulevard, one of which appeared to be on its roof. STAY INFORMED: Get your Houston breaking news alerts delivered to your inboxJay R. Jordan covers breaking news in the Houston area.
chron.comSaving Wildlife: Final day with Houston Zoo in Pantanal
DAY EIGHT October 4, 2019Our final day of working with the Houston Zoo team in the Pantanal was primarily spent on a boat. She runs the Jaguar Identification Project, but she also is now helping with otter research which is supported by the Houston Zoo. Since the KPRC and Houston Zoo team already had on sunscreen and bug spray, we couldn't get too close to the burrow. There are giant otters, giant anteaters, anacondas (super sized snakes), capybaras (the world's largest rodent) and jaguars. We're in good company with two members of the Houston Zoo team.
Saving Wildlife: From Houston to the Pantanal
With the help of Peter Riger from the Houston Zoo and a Brazilian man who had been sent to pick us up, the airline assured Andy his bag would come on the very next flight. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019Its 10 p.m. in Houston and I'm starting to write from the plane sitting at Bush Intercontinental Airport. The plane just lifted off and we're officially on our way to the Pantanal in Brazil. We're in good company with two members of the Houston Zoo team. Once on the ground in Brazil, well meet with people who are working every day to save wildlife in the region and whose efforts are supported by the Houston Zoo.
Atascocita students speak out after classmate accused of threatening to bomb plane
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Threats were allegedly posted to social media back on Aug. 3 when Hector Fernando Fonseca was at Bush Intercontinental Airport waiting to get on a flight.Fonseca is now facing serious charges over Snapchat posts.Humble ISD has confirmed the teenager is a junior at Atascocita High School, and he went before a judge who set a bond of $15,000.Documents state he was with his father, both getting on a United flight from Houston to Guatemala.While sitting in the airport, the teen allegedly posted a photo on Snapchat of himself with the caption "blow this (expletive) up," and then another photo taken on the airplane.A representative from SnapChat emailed the posts to the FBI on Aug. 4 and then HPD got involved, arresting the teen when he returned on Aug. "People don't think before they post things, and they should start doing that a lot more," a student said.RELATED:
abc13.comAgents arrest Humble teen accused of making threats to blow up plane on Snapchat
HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A Humble teen is facing a felony charge after police say he made a terroristic threat on Snapchat shortly before taking off with his father on a flight to Guatemala.According to court documents, 17-year-old Hector Fonseca was at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Aug. 3 when he snapped an image of his shoes and shorts inside a terminal, along with the words "blown this sh*t up." The snap also included a smiley face and bomb emoji.A second snap was posted before Fonseca boarded the United flight with his father, this time showing the teen holding his passport along with the message "time to blow up the plane," court documents state.On Aug. 4, an e-tip to the FBI National Threat Operations Center was made by a Snapchat representative, who reported the alleged messages, but Fonseca had already left the country.FBI and customs agents investigating the messages followed a digital trail from Fonseca's Snapchat account to the home of a neighbor, who was able to identify the teen and where he lived. "Immediately upon questioning...he stated that he knew why law enforcement was speaking to him and that it was regarding the Snap Chat post made by Hector Fonseca," court documents state.Screenshots of the snaps were sent to Houston police, who made plans to arrest Fonseca upon returning home.Fonseca faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.If police had been notified of the threat before the plane departed, it would have forced Bush Intercontinental Airport to ground all inbound and outbound planes, airport operations would have been shut down, and all non-emergency personnel would have been evacuated.
abc13.comCheck that s*** out: Magistrate questions students arrest over threat toward Bush airport
Check that s*** out: Magistrate questions students arrest over threat toward Bush airportTravelers make their way through Terminal A at Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Houston. Travelers make their way through Terminal A at Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, in Houston. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Check that s*** out: Magistrate questions students arrest over threat toward Bush airport 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA Harris County magistrate had strong words for prosecutors about a teenager charged with making a terroristic threat for a Snapchat message threatening to blow up Bush Intercontinental Airport. A Snapchat representative flagged the message and sent it to the FBI National Threat Operations Center, prosecutors said in court Sunday. "Houston Police filed charges with prosecutors after receiving information from FBI and Customs and Border Protection agents, who investigated a tip regarding a planned act of violence directed toward Bush Intercontinental Airport," Schiller said.
chron.comDangerously high heat expected, heat advisory extended
HOUSTON - Overnight, still plenty of heat around with temps in the mid to upper 80s, near 90 along the coast. More dangerous heat is likely for Sunday as highs will once again hit at or around 100 degrees. Feels like temps will also climb into the 102-110 range so take it easy in the midday heat. Monday and Tuesday will also see near 100-degree heat and barely any rain chances to cool things down. We'll finally catch a break mid-week as a front will get close enough to the area to trigger some afternoon thunderstorms.
Houston airports ranked among best and worst in the country, study says
freeimages.com/krzysiucHOUSTON - Houstons two airports are among the best and the worst in the country, according to a study released Wednesday. According to the study, Bush Intercontinental Airport is the 17th best in the country, while Hobby Airport is the ninth-worst. However, once travelers arrive at Bush they have the best amenities of any Houston airport (ranked 15th in the country) and a decent record of on-time flights (ranked 14th in the country), Yates said. Nation's best and worstAccording to the study, San Diego International Airport was the best in the country, followed by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Portland International Airport in Oregon. That was followed by Orlando International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
No 100-degree days in Houston so far in 2019. Is that abnormal, according to experts?
No 100-degree days in Houston so far in 2019. In 2019, the highest recorded temperature in Houston, according to the National Weather Service, has been 97 degrees. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Cody Duty) (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Cody Duty) less In 2019, the highest recorded temperature in Houston, according to the National Weather Service, has been 97 degrees. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Cody (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Cody ... more Photo: Cody Duty, Associated Press Photo: Cody Duty, Associated Press Image 1 of / 24 Caption Close No 100-degree days in Houston so far in 2019. "By this time on the calendar, the city's temperature has hit triple digits 54 percent of the time."
chron.com4-year-old getting life-changing surgery in Houston after being abandoned in Papua New Guinea
She's from a primitive village in Papua New Guinea, but coming home to people who love her.Cletus Dillman is a Christian missionary who found Elvina. For more than a year and a half, he has been working to get her treatment for her wounds. Hashmat is Hashmat Effendi, a Muslim woman who runs a non-profit healing home in Houston where Elvina will live for free for the next six months.Elvina will be the 275th child Effendi has helped. "We will teach her how to take care of a house," Effendi said, "how to clean, starting from personal hygiene, then grocery shopping. They are the most critical.Elvina, half a world away from the only place she's ever lived, is taking her first steps for a second time.
abc13.com4-year-old getting life-changing surgery in Houston after being abandoned in New Guinea
She's from a primitive village in Papua New Guinea, but coming home to people who love her.Cletus Dillman is a Christian missionary who found Elvina. For more than a year and a half, he has been working to get her treatment for her wounds. Hashmat is Hashmat Effendi, a Muslim woman who runs a non-profit healing home in Houston where Elvina will live for free for the next six months.Elvina will be the 275th child Effendi has helped. "We will teach her how to take care of a house," Effendi said, "how to clean, starting from personal hygiene, then grocery shopping. They are the most critical.Elvina, half a world away from the only place she's ever lived, is taking her first steps for a second time.
abc13.comHouston comes within 1 degree of tying 125-year record
HOUSTON - Houston got a taste of autumn Thursday morning, with a near-record low temperature and extremely low humidity. The 66-degree temperature recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Thursday morning was just one degree away from tying the record low for July 25 of 65 degrees set in 1894. Friday will see another fall-like start with morning temperatures in the upper 60s. Days will still be hot with temperatures near 90 degrees on Thursday and Friday afternoons, but with the dry air in place, it wont feel too bad. A dome of high pressure will settle in by the middle of next week, pushing temperatures into the upper 90s.