HOBBY AIRPORT

Taxiways at Hobby Airport are set to receive a $47 million upgrade.

Halloween morning at a two-story apartment off Broadway Street near Hobby Airport turned scarier than ever imagined for two young mothers who are roommates.

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are working to figure out what went wrong during a collision between two private jets at Hobby Airport.

Hobby Airport has issued an Alert 3 after a minor incident between two planes Tuesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Houston 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.

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday due to thunderstorms in the Houston area.

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.

51-year-old Russell Rainwater reached out to Houston Airport’s for help in taking their love story to new heights.

Dramatic video captured the plane in distress before it landed safely at Houston's Hobby Airport.

An 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.

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.

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport as thunderstorms hit the Houston area.

Heads up, travelers! If you’re catching a flight at Hobby Airport, you’ll want to keep reading.

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.

Airport travelers were surprised to see new restaurants, like Gastrohub at Hobby Airport on Friday. It’s where Pappas BBQ used to be.

Four Families will cease operating inside Hobby Airport at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Eight temporary dining options will operate in their place.

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.

The dispute at Hobby Airport between the Pappas family and City of Houston is set to continue as a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

In 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.

The 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.

Planning to park at the airport this spring break? You’ll want to have a backup plan.

Many 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.

The 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.”

The fight between two heavyweight combatants continued on Tuesday during a city council meeting over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport.

Council 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.

The 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.

A contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars is up for debate at Houston’s City Hall.

A food fight has taken flight at Hobby Airport.

A 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.

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!).

Flight delays and/or cancellations are two things Houstonians do not want to deal with during holiday travel, or any travel at all.

Houston 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.

Travelers faced several delays at Hobby Airport after officials say a small fire was found in one of their generators.

Holiday weekend travel can be stressful.

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.

Thunderstorms have caused the stops at Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Austin -Bergstrom International, according to the Federal Aviation System.

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.

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.

Hobby Airport temporarily closed its restrooms after a leak caused low water pressure at the airport.

An all-clear was given after the bomb squad was called to Hobby Airport to investigate a reported security situation

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.

Repairs are underway at Hobby Airport as air conditioning systems have malfunctioned.

Near record setting temperatures expected this Mother’s Day

See images of the plane crash that happened on May 6, 2022 near Hobby Airport.

The Houston Fire Department says four people have escaped alive after an airplane crashed during an emergency landing near Hobby Airport Friday afternoon.

JSX, 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.

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.

The 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.

Houston police are investigating a possible threat at William P. Hobby Airport.

Get the latest weather updates and information from the Houston area and surrounding counties.

Hobby Airport to Welcome New Airline

Flight delays and/or cancellations are two things Houstonians do not want to deal with during holiday travel, or any travel at all.

You can check your flight status at Houston airports.

Houston did not disappoint in the weird news department this year.

A man that was arrested for shining a laser at commercial airplanes is wanted on three felony warrants, according to the Houston Police Department.

A 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.

A Spring couple is trying to figure out who stole their car from Hobby Airport.

More 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.

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.

Southwest Airlines flights resumed Monday evening after a reported “nationwide network issue” with the airline’s computer systems.

One of Houston’s popular artists is bringing the spirit of the World Cup to the city in a new mural.

Pack your bags! Another low cost airline is bringing a new non-stop flight to Hobby Airport; and it'll only cost you $33.

Security agents found crystal methamphetamine earlier this month stuffed inside a passenger’s breakfast burrito during a screening at Houston’s Hobby Airport, officials said.

HOUSTON – 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.

HOUSTON – 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.

The bracelet found at Hobby Airport, as published on social media by Desiree Encinas. HOUSTON – Could you help find the owner of a bracelet that was found at Houston’s Hobby Airport? A post that has been shared on social media is asking for help returning the special bracelet to its rightful owner. The original Facebook post shows a bracelet that appears to contain a loved one’s ashes inside a heart-shaped container that is engraved with a thumbprint. Encinas said she thinks someone will know something and she soon will get the special bracelet back to the right person.

HOUSTON – It was an emotional reunion for one Tomball, Texas father and his daughter, who were separated at her birth and then came together again after 50 years. Winski’s daughter, Kerri Beggs, said at the age of 19, she began a quest to find her biological father. Beggs, who now lives in Tucson, Arizona, took a plane to Hobby Airport on Friday, a flight that was delayed. For the first time after a lifetime of missing each other, the father and daughter embraced each other. For the last four months, I’ve been looking forward to this day.”Added Winski, “She’s my little girl.

HOUSTON – “Hop-on” jet service, JSX is cutting the time it takes to travel from Houston to Dallas. With JSX, Texans can forget the hassle and experience the luxury of no crowds, a private terminal and business class legroom – starting at just $99 each way. The jet service began offering travel between Houston and Dallas on Friday. In anticipation of the busy holiday season, JSX is offering daily roundtrip service between private terminals at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and Dallas Love Field. Flights can be booked online or through the JSX app.

HOUSTON – The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is hosting a drive-in movie showing Saturday ahead of Halloween. The museum, located at Hobby Airport, will show the movie “The Blob” starring Steve McQueen in his debut role. The museum is encouraging attendees via a Facebook event post to purchase their ticket in advance as they have a limited amount of space available so COVID-19 protocols and social distancing can be followed. Admission is $25 per vehicle and $20 for museum members and refreshments will be available for purchase. The drive-in movie will begin at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets in advance, click here.

HOUSTON – Time to add another safe, and fun local outdoor activity to your to-do list! We’re talking about the brand-new Houston Botanic Garden, located off I-45 just across from Hobby Airport. It’s a 132-acre plant museum with hiking trails, water features, and a family discovery center, and it opens this Friday. Here are some of the weekends to look forward to:Sept. 18, 19, and 20 – Celebrating Latin AmericaOct. 2, 3, and 4 – Celebrating AsiaOct. 16, 17, and 18 – Celebrating AfricaOct. 30, 31, and November 1 – Celebrating The MediterraneanVisitors are encouraged to buy tickets online at Houston Botanic Garden. Watch Lauren Kelly and President/General Counsel Claudia Gee Vassar give us a special sneak peek.

Like many others that evacuated to Houston following Hurricane Laura, they checked into local hotels with the costs covered by the state through Friday. If families need help with transportation, the Red Cross can help them get there. The TDEM said displaced families that still need help need to call a hotline number so that everything can be processed. ”We do thank Houston. I do thank Texas.

HOUSTON Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex near Hobby Airport. Officers responded to a reported shooting around 7 p.m. at the Broadway Casa Apartments Tuesday night, Lt. Larry Crowson said. First responders found a man dead in the courtyard of the complex, Crowson said. The residents reported hearing several gunshots and then they called us that the male was deceased in the courtyard, he said. Investigators said it is unknown if the man lived at the complex.

HOUSTON Police said they are searching for a suspect who shot a man near a Walgreens by Hobby Airport, where people are waiting in line to get tested for COVID-19. Officers said the incident happened near the 8300 block of Broadway at around 3:50 a.m. Authorities said the gunshot victim drove over a sidewalk, through bushes and crashed into a truck, then called out for his mother. According to police, the victim also crashed into someone who was in the line waiting to be tested. Police said they are now looking for the suspect responsible for the shooting after they said he fled the scene.

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 – A 10-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, who was most recently assigned to Hobby Airport, has been charged with felony sexual assault of a child. Navid Ashraf, 41, is accused of having sex with a minor who was engaged in prostitution. According to the court filing, Ashraf paid at least $180 for the sexual experiences, which allegedly took place at a motel in the 8800 block of Airport Boulevard near Hobby Airport. According to court documents, the encounter took place in September. The situation came to light when the minor was later picked up for prostitution in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to court records.

Allegiant will start flying from Hobby Airport and will include flights to four destinations along with a $33 one-way ticket promotion. The new seasonal routes from Hobby include:Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning May 21 with fares as low as $33. Asheville, North Carolina via Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – beginning May 22 with fares as low as $33. Savannah, Georgia via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) – beginning May 28 with fares as low as $33. Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida via Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) – beginning June 5 with fares as low as $33.

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