TSA security lines at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which were extremely long earlier in the week due to the government shutdown and unpaid agents, shortened dramatically over the weekend.
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Read full article: Varias agencias responden tras tiroteo en celebración de cumpleaños en DickinsonRead full article: Multiple agencies respond after gunfire erupts at Dickinson birthday celebration A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds Saturday night in a residential area in the 3600 block of Hollister Road in northwest Houston, according to police.George Bush Intercontinental Airport surprised travelers Saturday night. TSA security lines that stretched for hours earlier this week had shrunk to just 10 to 15 minutes.was inside Terminal A, where checkpoint lines were nearly empty. Despite the shorter waits, some families were not taking any chances and arrived at the airport hours, or even an entire night, ahead of their flights.Emergency TSA pay order offers hope at Houston airports, but long lines persist “We didn’t want to miss the flight. It leaves at five in the morning, so we showed up early, like at six o’clock this afternoon, just to make sure I can get in line in enough time,” he said. Jared Oubre’s family also opted to spend the night at the airport rather than risk a morning rush with young children. “We’d just try to get through security and sleep at our gate so that we don’t have to stand in line with our young children,” Oubre said.Meanwhile, lawmakers remain at a standstill over Department of Homeland Security funding. The Senate approved a plan to fund TSA and other homeland security agencies, but the House has not agreed, prolonging the government shutdown.TSA agents have gone more than a month without pay, leading to increased callouts and fewer staff at security checkpoints — contributing to the hours-long lines earlier this week.“I think it’s a really good thing. I think that it’s pretty unfortunate that they’ve gone this long without getting paid to begin with. It’s just disappointing knowing that our government’s failing our workers, our people,” he said.“We’ll just try to be ahead of it,” he said.and app regularly to monitor TSA wait times and to allow extra time to get through security regardless of current line conditions.Corley Peel is a Texas native and Texas Tech graduate who covered big stories in Joplin, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida before returning to the Lone Star State. When not reporting, Corley enjoys hot yoga, Tech Football, and finding the best tacos in town.Big City Wings, Big City DEALS | How to save $$$ on your next night out with Houston Life DealsDNA leads to arrest in 'Lovers Lane' Houston cold case after 36 yearsGet Hungry, Astros Fans! Reviewing the TASTY new food options coming to Daikin Park this yearRare guest alert! ⚠️We love when Chantell Preston stops by Studio B with the best advice and laughsHere's what 2 Investigates is learning about the future of electricity bills at CERAWeekThe Astros Open Day is on ThursdayUnited Airlines most elite passengers are getting a shortcut around long TSA wait time
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