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FAA probes near-collision involving 2 planes after Houston takeoff

Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating a near-collision involving two departing flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on December 18, 2024, after one plane reportedly deviated from air traffic control instructions. The inquiry focuses on pilot actions, controller communications, radar data, and departure procedures to determine how close the aircraft came, whether safety rules were breached, and what changes may be needed to prevent similar incidents in the busy Houston airspace.

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Unionized hospitality workers in Houston celebrate 2025 victories, eye 2026 gains

Unionized hospitality workers in Houston secured major wage increases and improved benefits in 2025 after a 40-day hotel workers’ strike that led to new multiyear contracts at several major hotels. The agreements raised hourly pay, expanded health coverage, and established clearer scheduling and workload rules. Union leaders report that these gains already influence negotiations and pay practices at other unionized workplaces in the city. With additional hospitality contracts set to expire in 2026, unions plan to use the 2025 hotel settlements as benchmarks in upcoming bargaining across Houston’s hospitality sector.

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