Long security lines and widespread TSA staffing shortages at airports across the country are raising concerns about potential security vulnerabilities, according to a former top federal aviation official.
A United Express flight from Lubbock to Houston was diverted to San Antonio after a passenger's electronic device battery began smoking, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely without incident, and Mesa Airlines is assisting passengers to reach their final destinations. Lithium-ion battery failures, which can be triggered by defects, damage, or charging issues, pose safety risks on flights due to the potential for thermal runaway. The incident highlights dangers associated with portable electronic devices on airplanes.
For years members of Congress and their staff had special privileges at airports, allowing them to quickly skip TSA screening lines.
Members of Congress who typically get special accommodations at airports won’t get that same service on one major airline during the ongoing TSA partial government shutdown.
A surge in jet fuel prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in Iran, is exerting financial pressure on airlines, potentially leading to fewer flights and higher ticket prices. Deutsche Bank reports that low-cost carriers may struggle more than full-service airlines due to their reliance on price-sensitive travelers. Concurrently, staffing disruptions at airports, exacerbated by a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, are causing significant delays, especially as airlines anticipate a record 171 million travelers during the spring season. The combined effects of rising fuel costs and federal staffing issues may impact travel plans and costs, notably for Houston-area travelers on long-haul and international routes.
More than half of the TSA agents scheduled to work at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Saturday didn’t show up for work.
A Houston driver is suing Tesla after a crash involving a Cybertruck that she says suddenly veered toward the edge of an overpass while operating in Autopilot mode.
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
The Plano City Council led an aggressive push to dismantle the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system. The suburb reached an agreement with the agency earlier this year to claw back some tax dollars and other concessions.
A passenger’s attempt to enter the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight departing Houston’s Hobby Airport early Wednesday is the latest example of a problem aviation officials say never fully returned to normal after the pandemic: unruly behavior in the skies.
TxDOT and the UIL are calling on Texas teens to take the “Saved by the Belt” pledge after 132 unbuckled young people died in crashes in 2024.
Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.
As Houston braces for treacherous winter weather this Sunday, experts warn that driving conditions could become extremely dangerous on local highways.
As Houston braces for an incoming winter storm this weekend, transportation officials warn that standard road treatments may prove ineffective against expected icy conditions.
Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
Texans applied for thousands of personalized license plates in 2025, but nearly 2,000 were stopped by the state before they could ever be bolted onto a bumper.
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.
A retired airline captain is sharing his thoughts after a Mexican Navy aircraft carrying a burn patient crashed in Galveston Bay Monday.
As more than 3.4 million travelers prepare to navigate Houston’s airports during the Christmas travel season, one Southwest Airlines employee is working to make their journey a bit more melodic.
As oil and gas industry traffic continues to speed through Pecos, TxDOT said it is working to find $194 million to build an alternative route away from the heart of the city.
Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.
On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
Abbott framed his campaign as a means to keep Texas as a conservative bastion, touting efforts to lower property taxes, bolster education and strengthen public safety.
Airports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
Weeks after Houston’s METRORail Red Line riders began reporting major delays, METRO says it’s starting to see early improvements, but says it will take more time to restore reliable travel times.
Neighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.
Officials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising.
Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
Transportation to school is a major challenge for many families during back-to-school season, but it is even more difficult for students with severe disabilities.
The one-year experiment in Midland and Ector counties is based on similar efforts in larger cities. A nonprofit backed by oil companies and Midland County are helping pay for it.
A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.
After missing over two weeks of school due to a lack of assigned bus routes, 10-year-old Khloe, a deaf fifth grader at Houston ISD's Gregory Lincoln Education Center, finally received transportation assistance following a story by KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner.
Houston officials unveiled a new digital mapping tool designed to help residents avoid delays and stay safe at railroad crossings, addressing a persistent transportation challenge in a state that leads the nation in rail-related incidents.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the plan Monday which is meant to invest in state roadways to meet the demands of Texas’ growing population and economy.
A Houston mother said a change to her daughter’s HISD bus stop, moving it from about a mile away to 3.5 miles, is creating a daily hardship.
One month after the catastrophic Texas Hill Country Flood swept through Kerr County, the physical damage may be fading, but for local businesses, the financial pain is just beginning.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Hollywood-Burbank to Las Vegas was forced to make an abrupt and dramatic plunge to avoid colliding with another plane Friday.
If getting around Houston isn’t tough enough already, traffic could get a little bit worse.
Cy-Fair ISD board members almost unanimously approved a $1.2 billion budget for the 2025-2026 school year, part of which includes reinstating bus transportation for students; an issue which KPRC 2 has covered extensively since the start of the school year.
Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.
Houston ISD announced several changes coming to the way students get to and from school.
More than a week since a Cy-Fair ISD middle school student was hit by a truck while riding their bicycle to school, the district is now making some changes to its transportation policy.
What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said if the private sector wants the rail line, it should cover planning costs.
The lawmakers behind the bill promised there would not be an increase in the number of days the beach is closed.
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.
The directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.
Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.
As a major winter storm looms, concerns are rising about its potential impact on transportation, especially for truck drivers traveling along I-10, one of the busiest highways in Texas and a critical artery for goods moving across the United States.
Alright, Houston, buckle up. We’re about to experience that part of winter we usually relish - and sometimes even laugh at - for our friends and family up north.
"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline said in a post on X.
A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
The lines are long, the parking spaces are limited and the highways are jammed up. Thanksgiving travel season has arrived.
Walking into the TSA screening machine and raising your hands is part of the travel ritual. But did you know your bag goes through a more advanced screening?
Reporter Gage Goulding gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see how TSA ensures luggage is safe to load onto an aircraft
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Sugar Land is collaborating with Swyft Cities to explore the Whoosh® cable transit system, featuring autonomous, gondola-like electric vehicles on elevated cables, aimed at enhancing mobility and sustainability.
We can't tell you how to spend your Labor Day celebrations, but we are reminding you to be mindful when you're hitting the roads if you plan on drinking.
“I received a call from some guy that the kids asked to use his phone, so he passed the phone to my daughter, and she said that the bus people let them off the bus,” Ebony Jordan explained.
The first day of the HISD school year was touted as a “great day” of education by Superintendent Mike Miles. However, minutes into his first news conference of the school year Miles declared that there was one problem that he viewed as “unacceptable” for families, the issue of bus service that did not deliver.
A Southwest Houston family had to take three METRO buses to get their daughter to Briarmeadow Charter School due to unresolved HISD bus route assignments. Despite HISD's efforts, around 700 students are still awaiting bus stop assignments. Have you experienced similar issues with school transportation? Share your story in the comments.
As Houston ISD prepares to start school again on Monday, the district says around 700 students are still being assigned new bus stops and routes.
The Houston Independent School District announced they are making adjustments to their school choice transportation system.
After repeated attempts to convince the City Council to make zoning changes, residents asked the federal government to intervene.
After the Amarillo City Council balked at such an ordinance last year, residents collected signatures for a ballot measure.
Truckers say they can wait up to 18 hours without pay to load or unload fracking sand. The drilling sites often lack restrooms.
Before the pandemic, the idea of METRO’s “Bus Rapid Transit” was the cornerstone of the public transportation agency’s future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the “BRT” line.
If you are planning to bring a gun with you, there are some rules that it is imperative you know.
TxDOT says it can’t guarantee that upgrades to one of Houston’s main hurricane evacuation routes will prevent future flooding of U.S. 59.
Potential routes for a highway in El Paso’s Mission Valley run alongside a restored wetland called Rio Bosque. Environmental advocates are urging TxDOT to scrap the idea.