Hobby

Hobby Airport control tower power restored after hours-long outage impacted flights

A power outage at Hobby Airport caused delays to flights Saturday morning but have since been restored.

September 17

2 men arrested for double shooting over possible drug deal near Hobby Airport

Authorities say Liquorian Robertson, 29, and Willie Gabriel, 28, were arrested for a double shooting near Hobby Airport over a possible drug deal that went sideways.

September 1

Dangerous laser strikes hitting airplanes at a record pace, potentially blinding pilots in the sky

There’s a dangerous trend growing nationwide impacting pilots and potentially passengers.

July 22

Some restrooms now open at Hobby Airport following water leak

Houston Hobby Airport is reporting some restrooms are back open following a low water pressure issue on Monday afternoon.

July 18

HPD officer hospitalized after patrol car hit by speeding drunk driver in southeast Houston

Officials say a speeding driver crashed into an officer's patrol vehicle while blocking traffic for Center Point Energy crews fixing a pole from a previous accident.

May 29

Small airplane crashes near Hobby Airport, Dobie 9th Grade Center; no injuries reported

Passengers aboard a small plane experienced a close call after crashing Friday afternoon behind a couple of homes in Houston's Hobby area.

May 6

'Highly intoxicated' man arrested following fake bomb threat at Hobby Airport

Authorities arrested the man who appeared to be “highly intoxicated or high on something.” HPD Lt. Willkens said the unidentified man “made a comment that he had bombs in the car and that he had put bombs at Hobby Airport.”

October 9, 2021

2 firefighters injured while battling house fire in southeast Houston

According to the Houston Fire Department, the two firefighters sustained neck and shoulder injuries when part of the interior collapsed.

June 24, 2020