Trump signs emergency order to pay TSA agents as IAH wait times top two hours Friday

President Donald Trump signed an emergency order Friday directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA agents immediately, bypassing a deadlocked Congress on Day 42 of the partial government shutdown. The move comes as Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) faces what the president is officially calling a "National Security Emergency."

Houston man launches 'line-sitting' service as TSA wait times soar during partial government shutdown

As the partial government shutdown reaches day 40, Houston entrepreneur Steven Dial is capitalizing on four-hour TSA wait times at IAH by charging travelers $65 an hour to stand in line as a professional placeholder.

Houston Airports gear up for Thanksgiving travel surge following government shutdown

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Houston Airports are bracing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year. This surge in travelers comes on the heels of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

DHS gives $10k to TSA agents who went 'above and beyond' during 43 day government shutdown

The longest government shutdown in American history has officially come to an end after 43 days, and the Department of Homeland Security says it is taking steps to support TSA agents who "went above and beyond" during the unprecedented closure.

Flight cuts start today at 40 airports including in Houston
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Flight reductions start today at 40 airports across the country, including in Houston, amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Houston's Bush, Hobby airports on FAA list cutting flights among government shutdown

Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airports are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown. See the full list.

Houston Food Bank distributions for SNAP recipients, federal workers impacted by shutdown

The Houston Food Bank is holding several special food distributions in November to support SNAP recipients and federal workers who are impacted by the government shutdown. Here's how to register.

SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November

SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.

Government shutdown news: Partial SNAP funding; airports impacted
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The Trump administration says it'll partially fund SNAP benefits after two judges ordered them to do so during the government shutdown. Meanwhile, FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gets a look at the shutdown's impact at Houston's Bush Airport where staffing shortages have led to growing wait times.

Looking for food assistance? What to know about TEFAP
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You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.

TSA wait times at Houston airports growing
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Travelers are being advised to arrive early at Houston airports due to longer than usual wait times to get through TSA security checkpoints.

Americans Blame Everyone for the Shutdown | D.C. Daily
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-DAY 34: Government Shutdown. White House plan to pay November SNAP benefits due today. -New polls show Americans blame everyone on Capitol Hill for the shutdown. -President Trump threatening military action against Nigeria.

Wait times increase at Bush, Hobby airports
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Wait times at TSA checkpoints at Houston airports have skyrocketed over the weekend.