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Hay is for horses and Houston's airports have it for sale
When you think of an airport, you think of airplanes, flight attendants, security lines, maybe some unique shopping opportunities - but, hay? These days big round bales and neatly stacked squares of hay can be seen from the roads at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Ellington Field. It started as part of an employee suggestion program with an idea to use the open land around IAH and EFD to grow and sell hay.
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Houston Airports Today - August 2008
Take a break, relax and join us for the latest edition of the Houston Airports Today. We’ll show you what’s sweeping through our terminals, update you about the latest glamour destination available from Bush Airport and hob-knob with the VIP’s passing through Ellington Field. Tune in every Saturday morning at 9 a.m to KTBU Channel 55 “The Tube,” or catch the program on HTV, every Wednesday at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. or after City Council, and at 7 p.m. Or just let your fingers do the walking.
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International markets continue to accelerate growth at Houston’s airports
Traveling through Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports, over 26 million passengers have made use of the Houston Airport System’s state-of-the-art facilities through the first six months of 2008. The latest air traffic travel report, released this month by HAS, reveals international traffic is driving the bulk of the airport system’s growth.
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From fresh and fast to high cuisine
Airport food aficionados, take note. Over the course of the next 12 months-plus Houston’s airports will be introducing a variety of new appetizing options for eating at the airport. From the healthy and light Colombo Yogurt to the multiethnic breads at Panapolis, travelers will find something for everyone – even the pickiest of connoisseurs. Subway, Wendy’s, Starbucks and the rest of the classics will also be back, albeit in an upgraded form and infrastructure.
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Proposed Airport Compatible Land Use Regulations Public Hearing
On Thursday, August 21, 2008, the City of Houston Airport Commission will hold a public hearing about the Proposed Airport Compatible Land Use Regulations at the George R. Brown Convention Center beginning at 2:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow interested citizens the opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed regulations.
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Sweet success in the making
The first time around the Houston Airport System’s Business Opportunity Networking Fair delivered a full serving of entrepreneurial success. Local business owners walked a way with a better understanding of the aviation industry – some even landed million dollar contracts on the spot. Last year, word-of-mouth delivered an even larger crowd and more success stories. Now the third annual fair promises another dose of aviation business savvy.
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Calling all dogs: time for the second annual Mutt Strut & Runway Race at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, and finding a good place to have your dogs stretch their paws is not always an easy task. Even more complicated is the task of preventing all cruelty to animals. However, at the second annual Mutt Strut & Runway Race, coming up Saturday, October 11, 2008, the Houston Airport System and the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are offering all animal lovers and their pets the opportunity to do just that.
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Seconds and life saving skills count when someone is having a heart attack
Roshonda Passmore had just sat down for the morning roll call at 5:58 a.m. on June 6, 2008 when ever so softly – as is her nature – she made mention of a pain in her chest, then she fell out of her chair and lost consciousness. No one knew at first that the 33 year old airport security officer was having a heart attack, but almost immediately gut wrenching pleas went out to dispatch 911.
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Aviation in the schools
At any given school, anywhere in America, most teachers will tell you there are those days when it seems most students are just watching the clock and waiting for the bell to ring them out of school. Some talk incessantly despite a teacher’s insistence that they be quiet, others doodle and write notes to each other, while others simply nap in class. Yet when Josette Dishongh walks into a classroom most students are all eyes and ears.
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Visit HAS on MySpace
The Houston Airport System now has a MySpace account where you can read our blog, watch news about Houston's airports, send us your thoughts and even become our MySpace friends. Let us know what you think about our page and send us a friend request. We will be happy to oblige.
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Houston’s airports open doors and minds
It may be summertime, but school is in session at the Houston Airport System. Both George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports hosted several groups of students eager to learn about the aviation industry this summer. The Organization of Black Airline Pilots and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees spearheaded separate camps.
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Requests for Proposals and Bids
Preparing for 2020, when more than 80 million passengers will travel through Houston's airports annually, the Houston Airport System is actively recruiting new talent and forging new partnerships. Bids and requests for proposals vary the gamut from construction companies to concession operators and new entries are always encouraged. To learn more about what opportunities are currently available, click on the link.
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For more of the latest news about Houston's three main airports, please CLICK HERE to visit our online newsroom.
George Bush Intercontinental - William P. Hobby - Ellington Field
www.fly2houston.com
Houston Airport System news is distributed on a monthly basis and is available by subscription.
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Richard Vacar
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| Editor: |
Juan Alanis
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| Writers: |
Juan Alanis
Marlene McClinton
Melissa Sustaita
Nneka Kimble
| For comments or questions please contact: hascomm@cityofhouston.net
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