Houston Airports preparing for millions of people to travel during Thanksgiving week after almost three years of restricted traveling โ Houston Public Media
The Thanksgiving travel period begins November 17 and ends November 29 with November 20, 23, and 27 being the busiest air travel days in Houston. Hobby is expected to serve more than 560,000 travelers and Bush more than 1.7 million.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHoustonโs airports should have better road conditions, more gates as work continues โ Houston Public Media
Houston Airport System leaders say the worst is behind them after a summer of nightmare vehicle traffic at Bush Intercontinental and discussed future plans for both of the city's airports on Wednesday.
houstonpublicmedia.orgHigh temperatures and Runways?
Youโve probably heard jokes asking why the weather report comes from the airport when โno one lives thereโ? 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.
No 100 Degrees? Thatโs so NOT this Century!
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 youโll see, we can easily get to the century mark in September so donโt 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.
What to know about February
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. Itโs the warm water that heats the air above it. That hot air rises, condenses and forms clouds which produce rain. AdWe both know that itโs usually a roller coaster around here and it wouldnโt surprise me to see a cold snap or two.
Cold front late this weekend will bring in fall fantastic weather for next week
Houston โ 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.
Broadway at the Hobby Announces More Delays in Season Opening
Beautiful (Season Option) โ originally scheduled for January 22-24, 2021, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. It will remain part of the season as a season option. To Kill a Mockingbird โ originally scheduled for February 23-28, 2021, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future season. Mean Girls โ originally scheduled to play March 16-21, 2021, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Season subscribers for 2020-21 will have the same seats for Tootsie, Beautiful and Mean Girls.
houstonpress.comRecord low of Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend
HOUSTON โ 2020 Memorial Day weekend travel at Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports is significantly different from past years. โIโve been here for Memorial Day, and this is nothing like Memorial Day,โ said Walt Lowry. Shults said: โHome like they should be.โEvery 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: โslower.โThe numbers show it. In April of 2019, the Houston airport system had nearly five million passengers.
Man found dead near roadway in south Houston, police say
A man's body was found Friday near a roadway in the Hobby area after an apparent homicide, police said. A man's body was found Friday near a roadway in the Hobby area after an apparent homicide, police said. Photo: Houston Police Department
chron.comBoy, 10, missing from Hobby area home located
Boy, 10, missing from Hobby area home locatedGuillermo Herrera was last seen about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home in the 8900 block of Glencrest Street, in the Hobby Airport area. Guillermo Herrera was last seen about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home in the 8900 block of Glencrest Street, in the Hobby Airport area. Photo: Hous Photo: Hous Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Boy, 10, missing from Hobby area home located 1 / 1 Back to GalleryUpdate: The 10-year-old boy has been located. --------Houston police are seeking help finding a 10-year-old Houston boy. Guillermo Herrera was last seen about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home in the 8900 block of Glencrest Street, in the Hobby Airport area.
chron.comMorning showers expected with another warmer-than-normal day ahead
KPRCHOUSTON - A few stray morning showers this morning give way to another warmer-than-normal day! It will be cooler than Saturday when two records were broken or tied in Galveston and Hobby Airports BUT...there will still be chances to tie records today at Hobby and Galveston where temps are expected to reach the record temps of 96 and 94 degrees, respectively. Rain chances will be minimal today with the highest chances along the coast. Rain chances will be on the rise tomorrow as tropical moisture makes its way toward the Texas coast and setting us up for heavy rain mid-week. The National Hurricane Center has dropped chances of development for that area to 20% through the next five days, which means it is VERY unlikely to happen.
Scorching weekend ahead as heat wave continues
HOUSTON - Saturday is expected to be another scorcher as rain continues to elude our area. The morning will be the best time of the day, with temperatures mostly in the mid-70s and a relatively dry atmosphere. After tying or breaking record high temperatures Friday, we will once again hit those heights Saturday with highs near 100 degrees at Bush and Hobby airports, which would be records. If we hit 94 degrees in Galveston, it will tie the record first set in 1876. There will be no rain this weekend and no heat advisory because of the drier air, but we should all drink water like there is one in effect.
Why JetBlue says it's leaving Hobby Airport for IAH
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.