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Airports across Texas are among a growing list of airports nationwide that won't show a video of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for flight delays due to the ongoing government shutdown.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2025/10/15/533409/texas-airports-among-those-that-wont-show-video-blaming-democrats-for-government-shutdown/

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Texas airports among those that won’t show video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Representatives of the two largest airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth area say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy. It's unclear whether Houston's two major airports are displaying the video.

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Houston Public Media Jun 6, 2025

A decrease in passengers traveling through Houston's airports this year reflect an overall downturn in airport traffic across the state.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2025/06/06/523388/recent-houston-airport-travel-numbers-for-2025-reflect-statewide-decline-in-passengers/

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Recent Houston airport travel numbers for 2025 reflect statewide decline in passengers

Domestic travel through Houston airports saw an overall 2.1% decline in March, while international travel through the airports represented a 0.3% dip, according to data compiled by the Houston First Corporation. The city's airport system says it's closely monitoring the trends.

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Houston Public Media May 22, 2025

Houston's airports, along with roadways in the region, are expected to be especially busy during Memorial Day weekend.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/travel/2025/05/22/522122/houston-area-airports-roadways-bracing-for-memorial-day-weekend-travelers/

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Houston-area airports, roadways bracing for Memorial Day weekend travelers

Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport are projected to serve 1.3 million travelers this weekend, according to Houston Airports. A spokesperson for AAA Texas says 3.2 million people in the state are expected to drive to their vacation destinations.

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Houston Public Media Apr 25, 2024

Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and three other airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2024/04/25/484605/southwest-airlines-stops-houston-bush-intercontinental-flights/

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Southwest Airlines to stop Bush Intercontinental flights amid first quarter losses

Southwest plans to stop flying to Cozumel, Mexico; Syracuse, New York; Bellingham, Washington; and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, where the airline’s major operation is at smaller Hobby Airport. American Airlines also posted losses in the first quarter.

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Houston Public Media Apr 8, 2024

A Southwest Airlines plane headed for Houston's William P. Hobby Airport made an emergency landing at a Denver airport after an engine cover fell off of the aircraft during takeoff, striking one of the aircrafts wing flaps on Sunday morning, officials said.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2024/04/08/482795/southwest-airlines-plane-headed-for-houston-returns-to-denver-airport-after-engine-cover-falls-off/

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Southwest Airlines plane headed for Houston returns to Denver airport after engine cover falls off

A United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft last month slid off a runway after landing at the Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said. It was at least the third incident of issues United Airlines flights encountered just that week after another Boeing 737 aircraft out of Houston caught fire mid-air just days before.

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Houston Public Media Nov 27, 2023

Houston Public Library launches self-service book kiosk at Hobby Airport

The new “BOOKLink” machine at the south Houston airport contains 100-plus traditional paper books and also provides free access to hundreds of e-books and audiobooks.

Houston Public Library launches self-service book kiosk at Hobby Airport

The new "BOOKLink" machine at the south Houston airport contains 100-plus traditional paper books and also provides free access to hundreds of e-books and audiobooks.

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Houston Public Media Nov 6, 2023

Houston-Galveston Area Council surveying airport travelers in attempt to improve ground transportation

The association of local governments and elected officials, which serves the 13-county Gulf Coast region, is collecting travel, economic and demographic data during November at both Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport.