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Erick is a compact tropical storm, which will work to its benefit. The smaller the storm, typically the greater it can strengthen in short periods of time. This also hurts the lifespan of a tropical storm. However, given landfall is forecast within another two or three days it matters little in this scenario.

Have travel plans to Mexico’s Pacific coast? Tropical Storm Erick may change them

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Tropical Storm Erick is gaining strength in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before striking Mexico near or south of the resort city of Acapulco.

Travelers, left, run to their gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Houston. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Thunderstorms force ground stop at Houston’s Bush Airport again, more delays likely

Read full article: Thunderstorms force ground stop at Houston’s Bush Airport again, more delays likely

A ground stop is in effect for flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to thunderstorms, as issued by the FAA at 2:30 a.m.

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Everything you need to know about Venezuela’s travel ban

Read full article: Everything you need to know about Venezuela’s travel ban

The recent travel ban imposed by President Trump impacts Venezuelan families in Houston, highlighting the challenges of visa restrictions and potential family separations. Scheduled to take effect on June 9, the ban targets several visa categories, including student, tourism, and business visas. Despite the restrictions, exceptions exist for immediate family through permanent residence applications. U.S. citizens and permanent residents retain travel privileges, but caution is advised against unnecessary travel. Venezuelans currently in the U.S. should ensure their legal documentation is accessible and consult with legal experts to navigate this complex immigration landscape.

WEBSTER, TEXAS - MAY 20: Gabby Barrett and Great Wolf Lodge announce a collaboration that will bring the indoor water park resort's first-ever country concert series to life. The resort's “Live at the Lodge: Summer Country Concert Series” will take place every weekend in June at the Great Wolf Lodge resorts in Webster and Grapevine, Texas. The concert series features a line-up of chart-toppers and today’s hottest young country stars curated by Barrett and is complimentary and exclusive to Great Wolf Lodge guests. Details are available at www.greatwolf.com. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Great Wolf Lodge)

Great Wolf Lodge to hold first-ever summer concert series with artists picked by Texas’ own Gabby Barrett

Read full article: Great Wolf Lodge to hold first-ever summer concert series with artists picked by Texas’ own Gabby Barrett

As you’re coming up with summer plans, here’s another reason why you might want to consider adding Great Wolf Lodge to your list!

Passengers go through security at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Houston, ahead of a winter storm that will close both of Houston's airports Tuesday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip))

FAA no longer listing delays Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in area

Read full article: FAA no longer listing delays Bush Intercontinental Airport due to thunderstorms in area

A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after scattered thunderstorms hit the Houston area.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 02: People check in for departure flights at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on September 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Airports around the country are expecting large volumes of travelers ahead of this Labor Day weekend as domestic travel bookings are up 22% from 2021. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

AAA Texas projects record number of Texans will travel over Memorial Day weekend

Read full article: AAA Texas projects record number of Texans will travel over Memorial Day weekend

Have plans to travel during Memorial Day weekend? You and millions of other Texans are planning the same.

Air traffic controllers work in the Terminal Radar Approach Control facility following its dedication ceremony near George Bush Intercontinental Airport Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Houston. The Houston TRACON is responsible for controlling more than 16,000 square miles of airspace surrounding the houston Area. More than 200 controllers, managers and technical support personnel work in the 47,500 squad-foot facility. TRACON is equipped with computers and color radar displays that allow controllers to take advantage of the increased efficiency and safety that comes with NextGen air traffic control. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) (Photo by Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?

Read full article: Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?

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.

FILE - In this Sunday, May 16, 2021, file photo, airline passengers wait to check-in at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. As consumers increasingly venture away from home, demand has begun to shift away from manufactured goods and toward services, from airline fares to restaurant meals, triggering inflation in those areas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Ground stop at Bush Airport, flights delayed again due to storms

Read full article: Ground stop at Bush Airport, flights delayed again due to storms

⚠️ Flight Alert: Ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe thunderstorms.

FILE - In this April 6, 2016, file photo, a sign at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash., is shown to inform visitors of the federal government's REAL ID act, which requires state driver's licenses and ID cards to have security enhancements and be issued to people who can prove they're legally in the United States. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign a measure Tuesday, May 16, 2017, that seeks to bring the state into compliance with federal identification requirements. Just 25 states and the District of Columbia are currently in compliance with the federal law, though most of the remaining states and territories have extensions. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

TSA officials at Bush Airport to discuss what Houston residents should know about REAL-ID as deadline approaches

Read full article: TSA officials at Bush Airport to discuss what Houston residents should know about REAL-ID as deadline approaches

DEADLINE APPROACHING: If you’re traveling for the summer, you might want to make sure your information is REAL ID compliant by May 7!