Hobby Airport chaos spills to hotels as rush of Southwest passengers book rooms

Plus: Abbott responds to critics of Christmas Eve bus drop-off, J.J. Watt retires ‌‌

View in browser Afternoon Report Dec. 27, 2022 END OF YEAR SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Start 2023 as a digital subscriber. Subscribe Today. Top Stories   Hotels near Hobby Airport hit with rush of Southwest passengers Houston hotels saw their occupancy levels jump over the weekend with passengers stuck in purgatory of waiting for their next flight or trying to find a new way out of town.   Abbott responds to critics of 'heartless' Christmas Eve drop-off of migrants, children D.C. officials reported 139 migrants were dropped off near VP Kamala Harris's residence, many of them lacking proper winter clothing.   J.J. Watt is retiring. A look at his greatest Texans moments. As J.J. Watt announces he'll retire after this NFL season, here's a look back at his most memorable moments in 10 seasons with the Texans.   Stranded travelers face tough choices at Hobby after flight cancellations Weary travelers stuck in Houston after an ongoing debacle with Southwest Airlines had to make some costly decisions Tuesday.    What we know (so far) about the Southwest flight cancellations Here's what to know about why Southwest canceled so many flights and what is being done about it.    Visit HoustonChronicle.com Sponsored Content   18 gifts for Disney adults that are always dreaming about their next trip While they may not make it to the Disney parks every weekend, you can give them the gift of Disney this year during the holiday season.   10 Houston Astros-inspired gifts guaranteed to hit a home run Fans of the World Series champs deserve some champion gifts this year .                 END OF YEAR SALE: 6 MONTHS FOR 99¢! Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications