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Harris County Toll Road Authority and TxDOT crews were sent out Thursday to prep Houston-area roads due to potential ice and winter storm warning.

If you love to go to the gift card section of a store when doing your holiday shopping, we have some bad news and some good news.

Hobby Airport to Welcome New Airline

SeaWorld San Antonio is offering free, unlimited admission to Texas teachers and preschool students through 2022.

JetBlue Airways will cancel about 1,280 flights between now and January, in expectation of continued Covid-19 outbreaks brought on by the omicron variant, the airline said Thursday.

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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.

Raise your hand if you’re planning a trip (or 10!) for once the pandemic is officially a thing of the past -- or once you’re fully vaccinated and comfortable with traveling.

Several airlines said Thursday that they have been forced to cancel hundreds of Christmas Eve flights as the <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/omicron-variant-accounts-73-percent-new-covid-cases-us-rcna9434">rapidly spreading omicron variant</a> of the coronavirus has affected employees and crew.

Thursday is one of the busiest days for the nation’s roads and airports.

As millions of people prepare to travel and navigate security checkpoints at airports this week across the United States, one element that can be a nuisance is having to take one’s shoes off while going through a security line.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

The world’s largest cruise ship is making a splash at Port Canaveral starting in November of 2022, Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is well underway at Walt Disney World.

Houston is among the top 10 best cities in the nation for a quick vacation, <a href="https://www.tripsavvy.com/best-places-for-short-vacation-5205545" target="_blank">TripSavvy</a> reports according to a survey conducted by Hotwire.

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Another holiday. Another time to gather. And another warning not to spread COVID.

It seems like nothing will slow the surge of traveling lately, but health leaders are hoping that doesn’t equal a surge in COVID cases – specifically eyeing up the omicron variant.

Bookings to stay at the Grinch’s cave quickly sold out on vacation home rental site Vacasa.

Experts said the new variant's high number of mutations could make it more transmissible. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports.

<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-sees-drop-pfizer-covid-vaccine-protection-still-strong-severe-n1273101">Israel</a> on Sunday became the first country to ban the entry of all foreigners as the world races to understand and contain the worrying new variant of <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/coronavirus">Covid-19</a> that was identified in southern <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/africa">Africa</a>. The government also promised to use controversial phone-tracking technology to track and find cases of the new <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/variants-omicron-develop-makes-variants-concern-rcna6798">omicron</a> variant of the coronavirus.

One doctor says pandemic-record travel, the Delta variant, waning vaccine immunity and new surges in kids' cases are a cause for concern

One doctor says pandemic-record travel, the Delta variant, waning vaccine immunity and new surges in kids' cases are a cause for concern

It’s expected close to 2 million people will fly through Bush and Hobby airports for the Thanksgiving holiday. Safety is priority for airport, local and federal authorities.

If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, there are some lane closures that could make for a frustrating road trip. That’s only if you don’t know which areas to avoid.

Texas drivers will be paying slightly less on gas this Thanksgiving week.

Passengers on United Airlines can now order drinks in-flight once again as United Airlines lifted its suspension that took effect last year.

Hotel Lucine, Galveston’s newest boutique hotel, is slated to open in the summer of 2022.

The all-new Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a certified autism center, leaders announced Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.

The world's second largest airline says climate change is the biggest challenge facing aviation.

United Airlines announced Saturday that they will stop serving eight smaller cities in the U.S. at the beginning of the new year.

Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and Christmas is right behind, which means in the coming weeks, a LOT of people will be traveling.

Volunteer vacations are popular with gap-year students, retired seniors, and millions of people in between. Perhaps you’re just starting to travel again, for the first time in a long time, considering the pandemic, and you’re thinking about a volunteer vacation.

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Fort Worth-based American Airlines has canceled thousands of flights since Friday. And while the airline is getting back to normal for now, it’s the second time in the past few weeks that we’ve seen a major airline knocked offline by weather or other factors.

As most might know, October marked 50 years since Disney World opened its doors.

Halloween will be an even better experience visiting these spots around the U.S.

How long of a getaway do you need?

The Transportation Security Administration security administration is reporting a record number of firearms discovered at airports across the country this year.

When traveling with a large group, booking a vacation home rental is often to go-to route to saving money as it is typically overall less expensive and more accommodating than booking multiple hotel rooms.

As Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the World’s Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.

The most famous bridge in Michigan might be the Mackinac Bridge, but by next summer, there’s another one that’s expected to get worldwide attention.

Anybody who has visited Rome, Italy lately might have had a “boar”-ing time.

Southwest Airlines flights appeared to be running closer to normal on Tuesday after the airline canceled nearly 2,400 flights over the previous three days.

Are you a fan of Winnie the Pooh, and you just so happen to have $80,000 lying around?

Any interest in checking out the fall foliage this time of year?

To some, staying in a haunted hotel or Airbnb is a bucket list experience, but when I found out my friends booked an Airbnb in a building that used to be a psychiatric hospital, all I could think was that some ghosts were going to visit me at night.

If you’re looking for an exciting getaway before the year ends, there are great deals available for some of the most popular destinations in the world.

Getting to Marquette, Michigan isn’t the easiest of tasks, given its location in the middle-northern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, right along Lake Superior.

If you’re ready to get out of town for the holidays this year, experts are saying right now is the time to buy your flights.

Maybe you’re in Michigan, with family in Wisconsin (or vice versa). Or perhaps you’re planning some sort of trip across state lines, and you came across the idea of using a ferry to save some time around the Great Lakes.

Travelers who refuse to wear masks could now face up to $3,000 in fines.

One of Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions is getting a bit of a facelift, and some are none too pleased about it.

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases.

Consumer group Which? says private testing firms are quoting misleading prices and lack regulatory oversight.

The dedicated location is for passengers arriving in the UK from nations judged to be most at-risk.

Travel into the region has been restricted for the past year.

The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.

This year’s especially snowy winter is weighing on Chicagoans’ hearts, spirits and shoulders. But most of all, it’s weighing on their roofs. At least eight buildings in the area have given way under the foot-plus of snow that has accumulated in recent days. At home, look out for ice dams caused by melting snow that can lead to water leaks indoors.

What you need to know about travel in 2021 Condé Nast Traveler associate editor Megan Spurrell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what you should know about traveling in 2021.

The company's CEO and four market and venture capital experts discuss what the post-pandemic future could hold for the short-term-rental and travel company. Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, lays out what he sees as a bright future for the company and the travel industry. "I don't think there's any level that some of these buyers aren't willing to pay. Eric Paley, managing partner of Founder Collective, is looking beyond the IPO to how Airbnb can build upon its success. "I think what's special about this team, and the leadership that Airbnb has luckily had throughout, is they're building for long term.

PlanoRanked #1 nationwideRecreation rank: 18Rest and relaxation rank: 22. Grand PrairieRanked #8 nationwideRecreation rank: 57Rest and relaxation rank: 113. AustinRanked #9 nationwideRecreation rank: 8Rest and relaxation rank: 964. LubbockRanked #57 nationwideRecreation rank: 74Rest and relaxation rank: 6615. San AntonioRanked #78 nationwideRecreation rank: 69Rest and relaxation rank: 119Click here to view Wallethubs full list of 2020s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations.

First stop, Gonzales, the South Texas town on the Guadalupe River where, in October 1835, the first shots of the Texas Revolution were fired. At Rochelles Canoe Rental in Graford, 19 miles west of Mineral Wells, you can rent canoes and kayaks for a 10-mile journey down the gentle Brazos River. The tour ends at historic San Pedro Springs in San Pedro Park, the oldest public park in Texas. The fort was originally built to protect West Texas settlers in the mid- to late-1800s. Its only another 15 miles south to Albany, where I take half a day to explore The Old Jail Art Center.

HOUSTON For the first time in 20 years, AAA will not issue a Memorial Day travel forecast. This is because the numbers used for this forecast have been affected by COVID-19. The annual forecast estimates the number of people and according to AAA, those numbers are no longer accurate. Across Texas: the average is the same. Information for this story was obtained from a AAA survey document.

By then, I had developed a pretty good eye for spotting Texas wildlife and my newly acquired skills translated surprisingly well to the East African landscape. The Texas terrain was just as beautiful and mysterious as the Serengeti; only the animals had changed. The state offers many places to view wildlife, including state and national parks, state wildlife management areas, national wildlife refuges, and Nature Conservancy lands. The good news is theyre finally repopulating Texas waters.The green turtle is just one of five sea turtle species that regularly visit the states coastline. Prairie dog populations once spread across most of West Texas, including a 25,000-square-mile town with over 400 million prairie dogs.

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Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced the southern and northern borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed to non-essential travel until June 22. Commercial trade and travel, which is essential to the Texas economy, is again excluded from the updated order. The policy, generally referred to as Title 42 restrictions after the provision in the United States Code, was first announced in March and extended in April. The policy will be reviewed every 30 days and there is no specific end date prescribed, Redfield said. Instead, the president is hellbent on exploiting a public health crisis to achieve his long-held goal of ending asylum at the border.

Heres a collection of Texas movies to watch in the comfort of your own home. Also see: The Last Picture Show, The Tree of Life, RushmoreHorror / Action: Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 1974Few horror movies are as iconic as the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Varsity Blues isnt as bad as The Room or Troll 2, but if theres any Texas movie worthy of the Mystery Science Theater 3000treatment, its this one. Also see: Holes, Glory RoadRomance: Days of Heaven , 1978Terrance Malick is the elder statesman of the essential, canonical Texas movie directors. Days of Heaven, his second feature, is a lyrical meditation on pastoral life in the Texas Panhandle in the early 1900s.

At Kiepersol Vineyards & Winery, south of Tyler, a resident flock of guinea hens provides the soundtrack for an afternoon of wine tasting. East Texas has a reputation for being a region where people like sweet wines, Lee says. Texas grapes tend to taste of bright, juicy fruit, and thats the style I like myself.Winery and distillery hours: Tue-Sat 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. On any given year, more than 90 percent of the wines Perez makes come from Texas grapes. Thats the beauty and challenge of making wine.Los Pinos Ranch Winery - Pittsburg, TX.

Imagine traveling from one city to another at nearly the speed of sound. A milestone Wednesday in high-speed travel could make that closer to reality. Carter Evans reports on how the innovative mission called Hyperloop One could drastically cut down on travel time.

Travel magazine Afar says the new trend in traveling is going solo. Though it may seem intimidating at first, they say it’s easier and more rewarding than you may think. Afar deputy editor Jennifer Flowers joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to share travel tips and discuss the best cities to visit while traveling alone.

Investigators are looking into the past of Mohammad Youssef Abdulazeez, the suspected gunman in Thursday's attack on Marines in Chattanooga, Tennessee. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports on what authorities have discovered so far.

Should the U.S. stop travel from West Africa? Many viewers asked about ending travel from West Africa all together, so Scott Pelley put the question to Dr. LaPook.

What are the best International travel destinations in North America? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with some tips on how to get the foreign experience without traveling too far from home.