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Houston City Council awards new concessions contract for Hobby Airport, ending Pappas’ reign

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 8, 2023 · A 10-year, $470 million concessions contract was awarded to a joint venture group led by Areas, which is headquartered in Spain and plans to operate a mix of local and national concepts at one of Houston's airports.

Tags 4 Families of Hobby airport concessions Areas contract procurement Hobby Aiport houston city council Pappas Restaurants

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Pappas pulls in public support as Houston plans to enlist new Hobby Airport concessionaire

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 24, 2023 · Mayor Sylvester Turner's office is pushing back on claims made by Pappas Restaurants, which he said did not score as highly as Areas during the city's competitive bidding process.

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Houston City Council delays vote on conservation district program

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 29, 2023 · Six communities are set to be part of a pilot program that could test the benefits of a conservation designation.

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Pappas Restaurants files protest against Houston for awarding Hobby Airport concessions bid to another company

Ariel Worthy

Posted on March 28, 2023 · The complaint said the city ignored its 20 years of sales at Hobby, and only focused on the other company's projected sales.

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Disputes over restaurants at Houston’s airports shine a light on the city’s contract process

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 28, 2023 · We learn about two recent and separate disputes at Bush and Hobby airports.

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Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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