GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT

Funding is announced for the renovation of a George Bush Intercontinental Airport terminal.

The funding will be used to help improve airport security checkpoints, baggage claim areas, gates and pickup and drop off spots.

The Transportation Security Administration screened 8.76 million travelers during the Labor Day holiday.

Flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have been temporarily grounded due to the storms in the area.

Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.

Those days of “no-refund” policies at most airlines may soon be a thing of the past.

Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.

In March Spirit announced crew bases in American Airlines hub Miami and at Delta Air Lines-dominated Atlanta.

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is jamming U.S. airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic began in 2020.

In observance of Juneteenth, United Airlines will host 100 students from Houston Independent School District and Aldine Independent School District at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for a day of aviation activities.

A plane reportedly skidded off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to technical issues on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.

Not only are there long times outside of Terminal E, but there are no bathrooms inside the waiting area at Terminal E pick up.

Airport officials warn peak travel times are from Thursday through Sunday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.

If you’ve traveled out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport recently, or had to pick someone up - you know you’ll have to deal with major construction closures both in and outside of the airport. Our KPRC 2 team is looking at what’s being done at the airport to help travelers get to where they are going on time.

You can check your flight status at Houston airports.

Terminal C’s high-tech fleet of roving security robots was unable to foil an auto theft last Sunday from George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal C garage.

In August, U.S. Representative Troy Nehls told KPRC 2 Investigates he had questions over how the Mickey Leland International Terminal Program at Bush Intercontinental Airport was being managed by the Houston Airports System and its director Mario Diaz.

Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.

Spirit Airlines CEO says the company expects to "turn a corner" after hundreds of cancellations.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport seized 15 live giant African snails from a passenger’s luggage in early July.

United Airlines announced that they will be making contracting changes, which could result in layoffs at IAH. Now, workers are asking the city to pass a worker retention ordinance.

Know someone in need of a job? United Airlines is hiring and hosting two job fair sessions Wednesday.

Travelers looking to get a direct flight to El Salvador will be able to do so out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport soon.

A crash that killed one person Friday near Bush Airport stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to police.

Here are things to know for Monday, April 12:

Beginning Monday, April 12, Southwest Airlines will begin flying passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the first time in 16 years. The flights will be non-stop to five destinations.

HOUSTON – United passengers can now get tested for coronavirus at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The airline partnered with Xpress Spa to open the testing clinic in Terminal E.Passengers can choose from a rapid test with results available in 15 minutes or a PCR test with results in two to three days. If a passenger tests positive, the airline will work to rebook the passenger on a different flight. United and Xpress Spa opened a similar clinic at JFK Airport. Passengers can get more information about the clinic at United’s app, website or at the airline’s Travel Ready center at the airport.

HOUSTON – Sun Country Airlines announced two new nonstop routes from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport to Las Vegas and Cancun, Mexico. The discount airline added service to nine airports, including the addition of 16 nonstop flights to and from Houston-Bush and several other airports in the U.S., according to a news release on Jan. 25. From Houston-Bush, service to Cancun is set to begin May 27 and will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays, while service to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport is set to begin Sept. 2, operating twice a week on the same days. Those itching for a quick getaway can start booking either route on the Sun Country website right away. One-way routes from Houston to Cancun start at $129 and Houston to Las Vegas start at $59.

HOUSTON – Houston, are you ready to travel again? International airline Emirates will increase nonstop flights to and from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to four times a week starting next month, according to a news release. Travel destinations with Emirates include Dubai, Istanbul and Johannesburg. Please note that several countries require a negative PCR COVID-19 test prior to departure. For more information and to book, click here.

HOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston is the 2020 Airport of the Year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA team in Houston consists of more than 1,100 employees, which includes TSA officers, inspectors, canine handlers, explosives experts, managers and program analysts. The award recognizes team achievements in key operations and mission support functions, such as measurable improvements, superior performance, notable innovation and significant operational improvements in support of TSA’s mission. “We are honored to be named TSA’s 2020 Airport of the year,” Houston Airports Director Mario Diaz said. “On behalf of the entire team at Bush Airport and the traveling public, I also congratulate the George Bush Intercontinental Airport TSA team for their invaluable commitment to safety and efficiency throughout this challenging year.

HOUSTON – United Airlines’ new baggage handling system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the first of its kind in the United States. Our Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes got a rare opportunity at a first look behind the scenes at this new technology that impressively reduces the chances of losing your luggage. The new technology will be able to process 10,000 bags per hour. Increased scan accuracy by 25%Creates the ability to reroute customer bags while in storage system without manual intervention ensuring bags get onto the correct flight. Phase two construction begins in January, allowing United Airlines to process even more bags.

HOUSTON – Officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday unveiled new autonomous robots that are patrolling the Terminal C parking garage. The robots’ role will be to interact with customers and assist them with vehicle issues such as dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts. “So he’s going to patrol around, looking for anomalies or looking for people to help,” said Stacy Stephens, of Knightscope Corporation, the makers of the robot. “So, if you’ve got somebody who maybe has lost their car, came back from a long trip, don’t remember where they parked, there’s a two-way intercom feature that connects them directly with their safety folks so they can actually see where the car is.”The Knightscope K5 Autonomous Data Machine is patrolling 1 to 3 miles per hour in the terminal garage for 24 hours a day, seven days a week as part of a pilot program, according to a statement from airport officials.

HOUSTON – Holiday weekend travel at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport is down dramatically from past years. “This is going to be our peak of number of passengers since April,” said Houston Airport System spokesperson Augusto Bernal. However, TSA data shows only 87,000 passengers traveled by plane on April 14. As of this morning, the airport system showed 60% of parking available at both major airports. “Unfortunately a lot has been shut down, a lot has been closed,” said Rob Wigington, the Executive Director of Airport Restaurant and Retail Association.

Amid a monthslong pandemic, airports around the world suffered as far fewer people traveled due to global restrictions. According to Finance Buzz, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, is high on the list of U.S. airports hit hardest. Ranking in the top 15 of U.S. airports seeing the biggest decline in departing passengers, IAH is down 82.83% from June 2019 compared to June 2020. According to data available from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation, IAH saw 1,473,575 travelers come through in June 2019 while only 253,036 traveled out of the airport amid the summer month impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Buzz reports. However, of the 15 airports that make the list, Houston saw the fourth most passengers in June 2020 compared to others which faced the COVID-19 travel slump.

Some airlines are now launching new routes, hoping they can turn a modest uptick in air travel into desperately needed revenue. "It's a game of musical chairs," said Robert Mann, an airline industry analyst and former airline executive. JetBlue Airways last month announced two dozen new routes, including several from United Airlines' hub at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey to the Caribbean. "It has been all about cash burn over the last six months," Ankit Gupta, United Airlines' vice president of domestic network planning. A recovery in air travel is still a long way off.

HOUSTON – Southwest Airlines will soon fly out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, an Houston airports official announced on Twitter Monday. In a statement posted on Twitter, Mario Diaz, director of Aviation - Houston Airports, shared this statement:“Houston Airports is excited to soon welcome Southwest Airlines to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) -- the nation’s number one Skytrax ranked airport. Southwest Airlines will continue its exceptional service and operations out of WillIam P. Hobby Airport (HOU), and its new service out of IAH will only complement its current offerings. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will be added for service alongside existing service from the carrier’s longtime Chicago home, Midway International Airport (MDW). “Southwest owes decades of success to our employees and customers who have supported our business in Chicago and Houston,” said Gary Kelly, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines is pushing into United Airlines' territory. Dallas-based Southwest on Monday said it plans to add service at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Chicago O'Hare next year, two United hubs and the cities' larger airports. Its operations in those cities are still centered on Houston's Hobby Airport and Chicago's Midway International Airport. Southwest isn't the only carrier to sense opportunity amid the lull in traffic to once-congested airports. Chicago-based United is planning to return in early 2021 to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport after a more than five-year absence, CNBC reported last month.

HOUSTON – The Transportation Security Administration at George Bush Intercontinental Airport found eight guns inside luggage over the course of a week, according to a news release. Those eight were part of 92 that have been found in 2020, meaning 11.5% of guns found at IAH were found in just a week, the release revealed. Here is a breakdown:9/20/2020: .40 loaded9/20/2020: 9mm loaded9/22/2020: .380 loaded9/23/2020: .380 loaded9/23/2020: .357 loaded9/24/2020: .380 unloaded9/24/2020: 9mm unloaded9/27/2020: 9mm loaded“Guns are prohibited in the cabins of airplanes. This law has been in place long before TSA existed,” said Juan Sanchez, TSA’s Federal Security Director for IAH. Go online to see the rules for transporting firearms.

One of the eight confiscated firearms at George Bush. In the period of one week, TSA officials at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport have confiscated eight guns in passengers' carry-on luggage. According to a TSA press release, the confiscated firearms included three 9 mm handguns, two of them loaded; three .380 ACP pistols, two of them loaded; one loaded .357 Magnum, and one loaded .40 S&W pistol. In all of 2020, the TSA release said they have discovered a total of 92 guns. As the TSA press release noted, this is particularly disturbing since so many fewer people are flying right now because of the pandemic.

HOUSTON – Houston’s travel and tourism industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston hotels still strugglingBut the outlook for the Houston area’s hotel industry isn’t as clear. “The accommodation sector is at nearly a 35% unemployment rate,” said Sawan Patel, who owns several Houston hotels with his father. Great travel deals availableThe good news that there are great travel deals available as airlines and hotels try to boost their businesses. Find hotel and dining deals in HoustonFind hotel and dining deals in AustinFind hotel and dining deals along San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk

HOUSTON – More than a dozen air carriers have restarted service of international flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, according to a release from Houston Airports. “The latest air carrier service restorations from Air France, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines on Sept. 2 mark Houston’s significant rebound in connectivity to European, Middle Eastern and Latin American destinations,” officials wrote in a press release. “Nearly two-thirds of the airlines providing international service at George Bush Intercontinental airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby airport (HOU) have now been restored following a sharp decline of air service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”The following carriers have restarted their international services to and from Houston:“We are an international city with an economy that thrives on global connectivity,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said in the release. “These significant steps in restoring air service will help Houston begin to recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. I can assure you that this meaningful and significant restoration of international air-service is being matched with a strong emphasis on safety.”These are the destinations Houstonians can fly to due to the resumption of service:

HOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport launched facial recognition technology at two gates in Terminal E to help minimize physical contact for travelers. The technology aims to remove the need for a traveler to hand a boarding pass to an employee and also accelerate the boarding process. The technology recognizes facial features — even if the person wears glasses or a facial covering. IAH will add this technology to three additional gates by June 30 and plan to have a total of 15 functional gates with its Simplified Travel technology by October. Facial recognition technology has been used at international airports, like London’s Heathrow Airport for nearly a decade, according to a report by CNN.

HOUSTON – In addition to TSA agents, travelers will now be greeted by Texas state troopers at Houston airports once they land. This move is part of Governor Greg Abbott's executive order to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Cummings said travelers coming from those specific areas are required to fill out a form handed out by troopers. Travelers must provide their name, phone number, date of birth, license number, flight information, and a home address for a random follow up by a state trooper. The form is located on the Texas Department of Public Safety's website.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) officials said today that TSA checkpoints at Terminal B will close on Sunday evening and remain closed until further notice. Passengers will have to use TSA checkpoints at Terminal A or C to get to Terminal B through the IAH Skyway or subway. Also, the two TSA checkpoints at Terminal A will be consolidated to the south location. At Terminal A North, the checkpoint will only be staffed with TSA personnel for the exit only. Airport employees will direct travelers away from the north checkpoint and direct them to the south checkpoint location.

HOUSTON – A number of large venues across Houston from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport to the Toyota Center are taking steps to combat the coronavirus. “We know a lot of people travel through our airports, so we really want to emphasize our message, and just to do our part,” said Houston Airport System spokesperson Augusto Bernal. There are eight total coronavirus cases in the Houston area — three confirmed cases and five presumptive positive cases. Here is the official statement from the Toyota Center:The Houston Rockets and Toyota Center have implemented preventive measures recommended by the NBA and local and national healthcare professionals. Toyota Center has enhanced the cleaning and disinfection process of the facility between events.

HOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport is among the top five airports where Transportation Security Administration officers found the most guns in 2019. IAH officers detected 138 guns in carry-on bags or on passengers last year, authorities announced Wednesday. NEWS: TSA officers caught more firearms at checkpoints nationwide in 2019 than ever before in the agency’s 18-year history. Read the full press release: https://t.co/n3Zqyfpcnx pic.twitter.com/Qejm69lzwy — TSA (@TSA) January 15, 2020The IAH information was part of a news release that also announced that TSA officers found more firearms at checkpoints nationwide in 2019 than ever before in the agency’s 18-year history. The top five airports where TSA officers detected guns at checkpoints in 2019 were:1.

1, while the San Antonio International Airport came in at No. Ontario International Airport - Ontario, California8. Sacramento International Airport - Sacramento, California9. San Antonio International Airport - San Antonio, Texas10. Portland International Airport - Portland, OregonClick here to view the full report and methodology.

HOUSTON – A family traveling from Houston witnessed the youngest sibling make fast friends with an airline employee at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Awaiting takeoff, 9-year-old Dominik Lulgjuraj who was sitting near the window initiated a game of rock-paper-scissors with the ramp agent Hugo Salazar outside of the plane. The employee tucked his florescent batons away in his pockets and started to play along with Dominik. They played about 10 rounds before, “(The employee) stopped, because he had to guide the plane again,” Dominik said. Dominik and Francina’s dad, KPRC 2 executive producer Steve Ljuljdjuraj also shared the video attached to this story on his Twitter account.

Harris County Fire Marshal's OfficeHOUSTON - 27 cars were burned at a storage unit near George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday night, officials said. At around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Firefighters with the Aldine Fire Department responded to a report of a large trash can fire at a storage unit near Rankin Road and Aldine Westfield Road, officials said. Officials with the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Overnight, HCFMO investigators responded to Cash For Cars in the 1650 block of Rankin Rd. 27 cars were damaged in the fire.

HOUSTON - George Bush Intercontinental Airport landed in seventh on a new ranking of the country's most expensive airports. The Houston airport was the only Texas airport ranked in the top 10 on the list of the nation's most expensive airports, making it the most expensive Texas airport The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, ranked the 14th most expensive airport in the country, and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ranked the 16th most expensive airport in the country, were the only other Texas airports to make in the top 25. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (Kansas City, Missouri)20. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (Honolulu, Hawaii)Most expensive airports in Texas1. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (Dallas and Tarrant counties, Texas)3.

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionHOUSTON - A Colombian citizen attempted to smuggle 35 pounds of liquid cocaine in shampoo bottles at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday, officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. The 26-year-old traveler was carrying 24 full-sized shampoo bottles packed with liquid cocaine valued at $400,000 in his checked luggage, officials said. The interaction led the officers to discover the shampoo bottles. A CBP K-9 alerted in a manner to indicate the presence of narcotics when it examined the bottles, the CBP said. Lab tests confirmed that the bottles contained liquid cocaine.

HOUSTON - A wheelchair attendant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport is accused of stealing cash and credit cards from the purse of an elderly woman she was supposed to be helping. Dameka Humphries-Williams, 31, is being sought on charges of not only credit card abuse but also elderly abuse. McKenzie left her purse hanging on the wheelchair while she used the restroom, and Humphries-Williams rifled through her purse, investigators said. The next morning, when she went into her wallet, she discovered two credit cards and $50 were missing, said Harris County Assistant District Attorney Mary McFadin. Investigators said Humphries-Williams used one of the credit cards the next day to buy about $175 worth of merchandise at the Walmart store at FM 1960 Bypass and Townsen Boulevard in Humble.

KPRCHOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner signed an executive order Wednesday to give all Houston airport employees a higher minimum wage. By the order, all employees including subcontractors at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport will get a minimum wage of $10.39 an hour and eventually get to $12 an hour by 2021. Turner said at that point, they will explore raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. At present, all Houston city employees get a $12 minimum wage which is considerably higher than the Texas minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Turner said the order will expand this policy to include employees at the three airports including people working subcontractors to the airlines and concessionaires.

According to United Airlines, more than 40 million passengers pass through its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport every year. Local doctor busted during sexual predator sting, authorities sayKPRC2 The mug shot of Jay Lin, who is charged with online solicitation of a minor. A local doctor was arrested in a sexual predator sting last month, according to Montgomery County officials. A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Pearland Independent School District employees after being accused of coloring in student's haircut with a black permanent marker. Read moreAnimal control officer accused of unlawfully neutering 2 male tabby catsHCSO Jeanna HookerA Pasadena woman is facing charges after police said she was unlawfully neutering cats at the Deer Park Animal Control Facility.

According to United Airlines, more than 40 million passengers pass through its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport every year. Local doctor busted during sexual predator sting, authorities sayKPRC2 The mug shot of Jay Lin, who is charged with online solicitation of a minor. A local doctor was arrested in a sexual predator sting last month, according to Montgomery County officials. A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Pearland Independent School District employees after being accused of coloring in student's haircut with a black permanent marker. Read moreAnimal control officer accused of unlawfully neutering 2 male tabby catsHCSO Jeanna HookerA Pasadena woman is facing charges after police said she was unlawfully neutering cats at the Deer Park Animal Control Facility.

According to United Airlines, more than 40 million passengers pass through its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport every year. Read moreBrisket sparks house fireKPRC A family is happy to be alive after a massive fire broke out at their north Houston home. A family is happy to be alive after a massive fire broke out at their north Houston home. A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Pearland Independent School District employees after being accused of coloring in student's haircut with a black permanent marker. On this day in 2008, The Fame, which is the debut album of Lady Gaga, was released.

According to United Airlines, more than 40 million passengers pass through its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport every year. Read moreBrisket sparks house fireKPRC A family is happy to be alive after a massive fire broke out at their north Houston home. A family is happy to be alive after a massive fire broke out at their north Houston home. A federal lawsuit has been filed against three Pearland Independent School District employees after being accused of coloring in student's haircut with a black permanent marker. On this day in 2008, The Fame, which is the debut album of Lady Gaga, was released.

HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tried his best Wednesday morning to dodge KPRC 2 Investigates. Turner was attempting to avoid questions surrounding the controversial International Terminal Redevelopment Project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The project has already burned through $111 million public dollars with no real construction to show. We initially asked over a week ago for proof of the work being done by any of the public relations firms associated with the project. Late Wednesday afternoon, the airports spokesman emailed KPRC 2 Investigates, again stating a company named HillDay Industries is actually doing business as HillDay Public Relations.

Restaurant service a la iPad, introduced to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in 2016 by OTG management, eliminates one part of the telephone game by taking the ordering and payment out of the hands of the server. Partnering with United, this style of service is available in B, C, and E terminals. OTG waiters like Luis Mongarro say that because of the iPad service model, they will receive a few no-tips from customers every shift. But Harris also says some people don't tip. Eric Brinker, spokesman for OTG Management, says We have seen no trends when it comes to customers refusing to leave a tip.

Staybridge Suites IAH Airport East will open Aug. 22 at 7195 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. The 104-room hotel offers complimentary breakfast, washers and dryers, and airport shuttle to George Bush Intercontinental Airport as well as a business center and a 24-hour fitness center. 832-995-1000. www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/humble/houbl/hoteldetail

HOUSTON - The George Bush Intercontinental Airport was ranked as the third most expensive airport for travelers, according to FinanceBuzz. The company compared airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the nation using data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Three most expensive airportsThe three most expensive airports on the list are: Washington Dulles Airport, Charlotte/Douglas Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Three least expensive airportsThe three least expensive airports on the list are: McCarran Airport in Las Vegas and two Florida airports, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Airport and Orlando Airport. Busiest airportsThe two busiest airports on the list are: Los Angeles and Chicago O'Hare.

JetBlue plans to move its operations from Hobby Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport later this year. In a press release, JetBlue noted the many advantages that IAH offers including technology upgrades like interactive kiosks and free Wi-Fi. The last flight at Hobby will be Oct. 26 and the next day they will start flying out of IAH. JetBlue plans to operate from IAH's Terminal A. Customers currently booked on JetBlue flights to and from Hobby on or after Oct. 27 will be automatically rebooked on flights to and from IAH.

A new airline will soon soar into the Lake Houston area, as JetBlue announced in a June 27 news release it intends to relocate from the William P. Hobby Airport in southeast Houston to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. JetBlue regularly evaluates network performance, demand and customer feedback to strengthen its focus city strategy, the statement read. The move to Bush Intercontinental is aimed at strengthening JetBlues relevance in New York and Boston, while also growing the carriers customer base in Houston where travelers love the airlines award-winning service and competitive fares to and from the Northeast.JetBlues last flight from the Hobby Airport will be Oct. 26, and flights from IAH will begin taking off from Terminal A on Oct. 27, according to the release. JetBlue customers who had already booked a Hobby Airport flight after Oct. 27 will be automatically rebooked at IAH. However, customers can also request a full refund on flights scheduled after the transition date, according to the release.

5/23: FAA investigates another near-miss between jetliners; Despite mental decline, a husband's love is instinctual Two commercial jetliners got dangerously close to a collision near Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The aircraft ended up separated by less than a mile and 400 feet vertically. It was the third near mid-air collision in recent weeks; and, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Melvin Amrine, an Alzheimer's patient whose heart came to the rescue, just as his mind was failing him.

FAA investigates another near-miss between jetliners Two commercial jetliners got dangerously close to a collision near Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The aircraft ended up separated by less than a mile and 400 feet vertically. It was the third near mid-air collision in recent weeks. Jeff Pegues reports.

Two planes nearly collide at Houston airport Officials say two Airbus A320 jets crossed paths during takeoff on May 9 at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. They came within a second or two of hitting each other. CBS News transportation correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.

The numbers are similar throughout southeast Texas and that's not a good thing. This week, because of our recent dry spell, parts of southeast Texas have now officially slipped back into a moderate drought. The disconcerting thing is the recent trend of dry weather, which could drive us closer to a severe or extreme drought if it continues into the winter season. Early this year, between January and March, we got over 18 inches of rain -- 8 inches above normal! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, predicts that drought conditions will worsen throughout Texas into the beginning of next year.