IAH Runway

Airports

Woman arrested on runway in latest security breach at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport

Posted on · Ivori Howard, 22, has been charged with intent to impair or interrupt the operation of a critical infrastructure facility, a state jail felony, according to Houston police. A man was arrested at the same airport less than two weeks beforehand after allegedly trying to stow himself in the landing gear compartment of a plane.

Infrastructure

Houston awarded $36.9 million federal grant to build railroad underpasses in East End neighborhood plagued by stopped trains

Posted on · As part of the West Belt Improvement Project, seven at-grade railroad crossings will be closed and a total of four underpasses will be constructed on York Street and at the intersection of Commerce Street and Navigation Boulevard.

Airplane Landing Gear

Airports

Guatemalan man jailed on $1 million bond after allegedly hiding in plane’s landing gear compartment at Houston airport

Posted on · Jehffrey Gutirres, 26, has been accused of trespassing multiple times this year at Bush Intercontinental Airport. He is alleged to have entered the United States last year by hiding on an American Airlines flight from Guatemala to Miami.

Columbia Tap Cyclist

Public Safety

Houston police increasing presence along Columbia Tap Trail after string of violent attacks against cyclists

Posted on · Security features such as increased lighting, surveillance cameras and call boxes also are coming to the part of the trail in the Third Ward area, according to Houston City Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

Hubcap Grill Hobby Airport

Airports

Hobby Airport serves up new dining options for Houston travelers after Pappas moves out

Posted on · Food-and-drink options at the South Houston airport will gradually be transformed through the end of 2024. There will continue to be a mix of local concepts and national chains.

Mini Street Sweeper

Houston

‘Space City Sweeper,’ tasked with cleaning Houston’s bike lanes, back on streets after becoming clogged with debris

Posted on · The $147,000 miniature street sweeper purchased last year by the City of Houston broke down after a few uses and had to be sent back to the manufacturer for repairs. City workers now pre-clean bike lanes of heavy debris before using the machine.

I-45 Traffic

Transportation

I-45 rebuild in Harris County expected to start in 2024 & end in 2042

Posted on · According to TxDOT's resent presentation to the Houston-Galveston Area Council, its $9.7 billion plan to widen and reroute I-45 near and north of downtown includes a series of sub-projects in three overarching segments.

Pappasito's Hobby

Airports

Pappas Restaurants moving out of Hobby Airport after judge again denies TRO against City of Houston

Posted on · The Houston-based restaurant group refiled its lawsuit against the city and a competing concessionaire this week, making new allegations. But after a request for a temporary restraining order was denied for a second time, Pappas will move out of Hobby Airport by May 11 as requested by the city.