Query: 1997  Houston airport president

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16th G7 summit <=SEP=> The 16th G7 Summit was held at Houston between July 9 and 11, 1990.  The venue for the summit meetings was the campus of Rice University and other locations nearby in the Houston Museum District.The Group of Seven (G7) was an unofficial forum which brought together the heads of the richest industrialized countries: France, West Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada (since 1976) and the President of the European Commission (starting officially in 1981).

1940 Air Terminal Museum <=SEP=> The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is a museum located in Houston, Texas, United States, at William P. Hobby Airport. Collections are housed in the original art deco building which served as the first purpose-built terminal for passenger flight in Houston. The museum currently exhibits several collections focusing on Houston's civil aviation history and is operated by the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society (HAHS), a recognized Texas 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

1997 Houston Astros season <=SEP=> The 1997 Houston Astros season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Houston Astros attempting to win the National League Central.

1997 Houston Comets season <=SEP=> The 1997 WNBA season was the first season for the Houston Comets. The Comets won the inaugural WNBA Finals.

1997 NFL season <=SEP=> The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League. The Oilers relocated from Houston, Texas to Nashville, Tennessee. The newly renamed Tennessee Oilers played their home games during this season at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee while a new stadium in Nashville began construction.

1997 National League Division Series <=SEP=> The 1997 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 1997 National League playoffs, began on Tuesday, September 30, and ended on Friday, October 3, with the champions of the three NL divisions—along with a "wild card" team—participating in two best-of-five series. They were:(1) San Francisco Giants (Western Division champions, 90–72) vs. (4) Florida Marlins (Wild Card, 92–70): Marlins win series, 3–0.(2) Houston Astros (Central Division champions, 84–78) vs.

1997 WNBA Championship <=SEP=> The 1997 WNBA Championship was the championship game of the 1997 WNBA season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The Houston Comets, top-seeded team of the league, defeated the New York Liberty, second-seeded team, 65-51 to win the league's inaugural championship.The Comets' 18-10 record gave them home court advantage over New York (17–11).For the playoffs, the top four teams overall in the league were seeded one to four.

1997 WNBA season <=SEP=> The 1997 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's first in existence.  It started off with 8 franchises: Charlotte Sting, Cleveland Rockers, Houston Comets, Los Angeles Sparks, New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury, Sacramento Monarchs, and the Utah Starzz.  It featured an inaugural game between the New York Liberty and the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks lost to the New York Liberty, 67-57. The attendance at the Forum was 14,284.

1998 in aviation <=SEP=> This is a list of aviation-related events from 1998:

23rd G8 summit <=SEP=> The 23rd G8 summit was held on June 20–22, 1997 in Denver, Colorado, United States. The venue was the newly constructed Denver Public Library in downtown Denver.

Arthur K. Smith <=SEP=> Arthur K. Smith (born August 15, 1937) is an American academic. He served as the president of the University of Utah from 1991 to 1997. At the time of his appointment, he was the first and only non-member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold the position. He was previously the vice president for academic affairs, provost and acting president of the University of South Carolina, and vice president of administration of the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Braniff International Airways destinations <=SEP=> This is a list of destinations served by Braniff International Airways before it ceased operations in May 1982.Acapulco (General Juan N.

Brian Houston (pastor) <=SEP=> Brian Houston (born 17 February 1954) is a pastor in the Australian Christian Churches. He is currently the Senior Pastor at Hillsong Church which has locations in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in Australia, London, Cape Town, Kiev, Germany, Paris, Moscow, Stockholm, New York City and Copenhagen. He was also the National President of Australian Christian Churches from 1997 to 2009. The denomination is the Australian branch of the Assemblies of God.

Continental Airlines <=SEP=> Continental Airlines was a major U.S. airline, founded in 1934 and eventually headquartered in Houston, Texas. In May 2010, the airline announced that it would merge with UAL Corporation, the parent company of United Airlines, via a stock swap. Continental's shares were acquired by UAL Corporation. The acquisition was completed in October 2010, at which time the holding company was renamed United Continental Holdings.

Continental Express destinations <=SEP=> This is a list of airports that Continental Express flew to at the time of its merger into United Express.

Dallas Love Field <=SEP=> Dallas Love Field (IATA: DAL, ICAO: KDAL, FAA LID: DAL) is a city-owned public airport 6 miles (10 km) northwest of downtown Dallas, Texas. It was Dallas' main airport until 1974 when Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) opened.The corporate headquarters for Southwest Airlines is located at Love Field.  The airport is also a focus city for Southwest as well as for Virgin America.

Dominique de Menil <=SEP=> Dominique de Menil (March 23, 1908 – December 31, 1997) was a French-American art collector, philanthropist, founder of the Menil Collection and an heiress to the Schlumberger Limited oil-equipment fortune. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1986.

Ellington Airport (Texas) <=SEP=> Ellington Airport (IATA: EFD, ICAO: KEFD, FAA LID: EFD) is a public and military use airport in Harris County, Texas, United States. It is owned by the City of Houston and located 15 nautical miles (17 mi, 28 km) southeast of downtown Houston. Formerly known as Ellington Field, it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport. The airport does not have scheduled commercial passenger service.

ExpressJet <=SEP=> ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. is an American airline based in College Park, Georgia, USA in Greater Atlanta. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., parent company of the air carrier SkyWest Airlines. Before the acquisition from SkyWest it was an independent airline, and previously, a subsidiary of Continental Airlines.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport <=SEP=> George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IATA: IAH, ICAO: KIAH, FAA LID: IAH) is a the main international airport in Houston, Texas, United States, under class B airspace, serving the Greater Houston metropolitan area, the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Located about 23 miles (37 km) north of Downtown Houston, between Interstate 45 and Interstate 69/U.S.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport inter-terminal train <=SEP=> The inter-terminal train at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, (IAH) is the older of the two separate inter-terminal people movers operating at the airport.

Glenwood Cemetery (Houston, Texas) <=SEP=> The Glenwood Cemetery is located at 2525 Washington Avenue in Houston, Texas.  It was the first cemetery in Houston to be professionally designed and opened in 1871.  The cemetery is situated between Washington Avenue on the North side and Memorial Drive on the South side, the latter overlooking Buffalo Bayou.Buried in the cemetery is William P. Hobby, after whom Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, is named.  In 1938, the William P.

History of Houston <=SEP=> This article documents the wide-ranging history of the city of Houston, the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest in the United States.

Houston <=SEP=> Houstonian redirects here. For other uses see: The Houstonian (disambiguation).Houston (/ˈhjuːstən/ HYOO-stən) is the most populous city in Texas and the American South, and the fourth most populous city in the United States. With a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people within a land area of 599.6 square miles (1,553 km2), it also is the largest city in the Southern United States, as well as the seat of Harris County.

Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center <=SEP=> Houston Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZHU) is located at George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 16600 JFK Boulevard, Houston, Texas, United States 77032. The Houston ARTCC is one of 22 Air Route Traffic Control Centers in the United States.The center controls airspace in southern Texas, Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and areas in the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston Airport <=SEP=> Houston Airport may refer to:George Bush Intercontinental Airport, serving Houston, Texas, United StatesWilliam P. Hobby Airport, serving Houston, Texas, United StatesEllington Airport (Texas), serving Houston, Texas, United StatesHouston Aerodrome near Houston, British Columbia, Canada

Houston Airport System <=SEP=> Houston Airport System (HAS) is a department of the City of Houston, Texas, United States that manages city airports. Its administrative offices are on the property of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. It operates Bush, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport in Houston.The city of Houston acquired Hobby Airport in 1937. Previously named Houston Municipal Airport, it was renamed to honor William P.

Houston Astros <=SEP=> The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team located in Houston, Texas. The Astros are members of the American League (AL) West division in Major League Baseball (MLB), having moved to the division in 2013 after spending their first 51 seasons in the National League (NL). The Astros have played their home games at Minute Maid Park since 2000.The Astros were established as the Houston Colt .45s and entered the National League in 1962 with the expansion New York Mets.

Houston Brewing Company <=SEP=> The Houston Brewing Company is a brewery in the village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is attached to, and operated in common with, the Fox & Hounds public house and, as a result of its size, is classed as a microbrewery.It produces a constant range of seven cask condition ales, alongside a range of seasonal and bottled beers.

Houston Comets <=SEP=> The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence.  The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and won more championships than any other team in the WNBA.

Houston County Airport <=SEP=> Houston County Airport may refer to: Perry-Houston County Airport in Houston County, Georgia, United States Houston County Airport (Minnesota) in Houston County, Minnesota, United States Houston County Airport (Tennessee) in Houston County, Tennessee, United States Houston County Airport (Texas) in Houston County, Texas, United States

Houston County Airport (Minnesota) <=SEP=> Houston County Airport (ICAO: KCHU, FAA LID: CHU) is a public use airport located three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Caledonia, a city in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It is owned by Houston County. It serves general aviation for Caledonia and surrounding towns including Spring Grove and Houston. There is no scheduled air service.Although most U.S.

Houston County Airport (Tennessee) <=SEP=> Houston County Airport (FAA LID: M93) is a public airport located in McKinnon, in Houston County, Tennessee, United States. It is owned by Houston County.

Houston County Airport (Texas) <=SEP=> Houston County Airport (ICAO: KDKR, FAA LID: DKR) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district of Crockett, in Houston County, Texas, United States. It is owned by Houston County.Although most U.S.

Houston Executive Airport <=SEP=> Houston Executive Airport (ICAO: KTME, FAA LID: TME, formerly 78T) is a public-use airport in unincorporated Waller County, Texas, United States. The airport is located 28 nautical miles (52 km) west of Downtown Houston. and it is in proximity to Brookshire. The airport is privately owned by WCF, LLC, which is based in Waller County.Although most U.S.

Houston Fort Bend Airport <=SEP=> Houston Fort Bend Airport (FAA LID: 2H5) is a privately owned, public use airport located in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. The airport is located east of Beasley and 33 nautical miles (61 km) southwest of the central business district of Houston. It was formerly known as Happy Landings Airport.

Houston International Airport <=SEP=> Houston International Airport may refer to: William P. Hobby Airport, previously Houston International Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, Texas' main international airport

Houston Municipal Airport <=SEP=> Houston Municipal Airport (FAA LID: M44) is a public use airport in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States. It is owned by the City of Houston and located two nautical miles (4 km) southwest of its central business district. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Houston Southwest Airport <=SEP=> Houston Southwest Airport or Houston-Southwest Airport (ICAO: KAXH, FAA LID: AXH) is a public-use airport located in Arcola, a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of the central business district of Houston. It is privately owned by James Griffith, Jr.Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, Houston Southwest Airport is assigned AXH by the FAA but has no designation from the IATA.

Houston Texas Temple <=SEP=> The Houston Texas Temple is the 97th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).After the September 1997 announcement that the LDS Church would build a temple in Houston, the search began for an appropriate site. The site chosen formerly belonged to a developer unwilling to sell.

Houston mayoral election, 1997 <=SEP=> The Houston Mayoral Election of 1997 took place on November 4, 1997 to elect the successor to term limited Mayor Bob Lanier. With no candidate receiving a majority of the votes, a run-off was held on December 6, 1997. The ultimate result was Lee Brown winning the election. The election was officially non-partisan.

Jack Valenti <=SEP=> Jack Joseph Valenti (September 5, 1921 – April 26, 2007) was a longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America.  During his 38-year tenure in the MPAA, he created the MPAA film rating system, and he was generally regarded as one of the most influential pro-copyright lobbyists in the world.

Jim McConn <=SEP=> James Joseph McConn (March 15, 1928 – March 14, 1997) was the mayor of Houston, Texas from 1978 to 1982. To date, McConn was the last Republican to take the mayoral office.McConn was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He moved with his family to Houston in 1939, where he met Marjorie Gougenheim, whom he married in 1947.

John F. Kennedy International Airport <=SEP=> John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK, ICAO: KJFK, FAA LID: JFK) is a major international airport located in Queens, New York City, United States, 12 miles (20 km) southeast of Lower Manhattan. It is the busiest international air passenger gateway in the United States, handling 53,254,362 passengers in 2014. Over seventy airlines operate out of the airport, with non-stop or direct flights to destinations in all six inhabited continents.

Kamal Kharazi <=SEP=> Seyed Kamal Kharazi (Persian: کمال خرازی‎‎, born 1 December 1944) is an Iranian politician and diplomat who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 20 August 1997 to 24 August 2005 as appointed by President Mohammad Khatami serving for eight years. He was replaced by Manouchehr Mottaki who was appointed by the next President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Kenneth Pitzer <=SEP=> Kenneth Sanborn Pitzer (January 6, 1914 – December 26, 1997) was an American physical and theoretical chemist, educator, and university president.

Lee P. Brown <=SEP=> Lee Patrick Brown (born October 4, 1937) is a criminologist, public administrator, politician and businessman; in 1997 he was the first African American to be elected mayor of Houston, Texas.  He was reelected twice to serve the maximum of three terms from 1998 to 2004.He has had a long career in law enforcement and academia; leading police departments in Atlanta, Houston and New York over the course of nearly four decades.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport <=SEP=> Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (sometimes abbreviated as Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) (IATA: PVR, ICAO: MMPR) is an international airport located at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in Mexico. The airport is named after President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz. It handled 2,670,800 passengers in 2013 and 3,127,200 passengers in 2014.

List of Houston Astros seasons <=SEP=> This is a list of seasons completed by the Houston Astros, originally known as the Houston Colt .45s, professional baseball franchise.The Astros have completed fifty-one seasons in Major League Baseball, qualifying for the postseason nine times and reaching one World Series (2005). Established as an expansion franchise in 1962, the team's first winning season was in 1972. In 1980 the Astros made their first postseason appearance.

List of Presidents of the University of Houston <=SEP=> The office of the President of the University of Houston, currently held by Dr. Renu Khator, was created with the founding of the University of Houston (then known as Houston Junior College) in 1927 as the chief executive officer of the school. From 1927 until 1945 when UH separated from HISD, the university's president also held the position of Superintendent of Schools of that school district. In 1956, the duties of president were divided into two positions.

List of University of Houston people <=SEP=> The list of University of Houston people includes notable alumni, former students, and faculty of the University of Houston.  Class years usually indicate the year of a graduation unless an entry is denoted by an asterisk (*).  In this case, the student did not graduate from the university, and the class year indicates the last known year a former student attended.  In the case of alumni with multiple graduation years, the earliest graduation year is shown.

List of airports in Texas <=SEP=> This is a list of airports in Texas (a U.S. state), grouped by type and sorted by location. It contains all public-use and military airports in the state. Some private-use and former airports may be included where notable, such as airports that were previously public-use, those with commercial enplanements recorded by the FAA or airports assigned an IATA airport code.

List of airports in the Greater Houston Area <=SEP=> Houston, Texas has many airports because it is the 4th biggest city in the United States. Here are some of the airports:

Manuel T. Pacheco <=SEP=> Manuel Trinidad Pacheco (May 30, 1941—) was president of Laredo State University (1984–1988), the University of Houston–Downtown (1988–1991), the University of Arizona (1991–1997), the University of Missouri System (1997–2002).  In retirement, he served as the interim president of his alma mater, New Mexico Highlands University (2006-2007), and two terms as the interim president of New Mexico State University (2009, 2012-2013).Pacheco was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County <=SEP=> The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (often referred to as METRO) is a major public transportation agency based in Houston (Texas, USA).  It operates bus, light rail, bus rapid transit, and paratransit service (under the name METROLift) in the city as well as most of Harris County. METRO also operates bus service to two cities in Fort Bend County. The METRO headquarters are in the Lee P. Brown Administration Building in Downtown Houston.

Norman William Black <=SEP=> Norman William Black (December 6, 1931 – July 23, 1997) was a federal judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.Born in Houston, Texas, Black received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas in 1953 and an LL.B. from the University of Texas School of Law in 1955. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas in 1955. He was in the United States Army Military Police from 1955 to 1957, and was then a law clerk to the Hon.

Pacific Rim Tour <=SEP=> The Pacific Rim Tour was a concert tour of arenas and stadiums by American Pop/R&B singer Whitney Houston. The tour included 10 concert dates in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia and United States in 1997. The tour was in support of her 1996 multi-platinum album, The Preacher's Wife.

Pearland Regional Airport <=SEP=> Pearland Regional Airport (ICAO: KLVJ, FAA LID: LVJ) is a public-use general aviation airport located in unincorporated Brazoria County, Texas, United States south of the city limits of Pearland and 17 miles (27 km) south of the central business district of Houston. The airport and FBO is managed by Texas Aviation Partners, LLC. It was formerly known as Clover Field.Although most U.S.

Philip Guthrie Hoffman <=SEP=> Philip Guthrie Hoffman (6 August 1915 – 29 October 2008) was the fifth president of the University of Houston, and the first chancellor of the University of Houston System.  While at the university, he was instrumental in obtaining state affiliation, transitioning to a racially integrated status, and expanding enrollment in multiple locations.  Hoffman also served as president of the Texas Medical Center.

Politics of Houston <=SEP=> Founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837, Houston, Texas, United States is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and the largest without zoning laws. The city is the county seat of Harris County. A portion of southwest Houston extends into Fort Bend County and a small portion in the northeast extends into Montgomery County.The city of Houston has a strong mayor–council government.

President of the Republic of Texas <=SEP=> The President of the Republic of Texas was the head of state when Texas was an independent republic from 1836 to 1846.

Rodney Ellis <=SEP=> Rodney Glenn Ellis (born April 7, 1954) is the state senator for Texas' 13th state senate district. The district contains portions of Harris County, including downtown Houston, and Fort Bend County. He is a member of the Democratic Party.Ellis was elected to the Texas Senate on February 13, 1990, and sworn into office on February 27, 1990. Ellis sits on the Senate State Affairs, Transportation, and Business & Commerce Committees.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport <=SEP=> Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (IATA: DCA, ICAO: KDCA, FAA LID: DCA) is a major airport 3 miles (5 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C., in Arlington County, Virginia, United States (though with a Washington mailing address). It is the nearest commercial airport to the capital and serves the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. For decades it was called Washington National Airport; it was renamed in 1998 to honor President Ronald Reagan.

San Antonio International Airport <=SEP=> San Antonio International Airport (IATA: SAT, ICAO: KSAT, FAA LID: SAT) is an international airport located in San Antonio, Texas, US and serving the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area. The airport is located in Uptown San Antonio, about 8 miles north of Downtown San Antonio. The airport has three runways and covers 2,600 acres (1,100 ha). Its elevation is 809 feet (247 m) above sea level. SAT is a Class C airport.

Skydive Houston Airport <=SEP=> Skydive Houston Airport (FAA LID: 37XA, formerly 37X) is a privately owned, private airport located in unincorporated Waller County, Texas, United States. It is four nautical miles (7 km) south of the central business district of Waller and is northwest of Houston. It was formerly known as Skylake Airport.

Southwest Airlines destinations <=SEP=> As of September 2015, Southwest Airlines has scheduled flights to 95 destinations in 41 states, Puerto Rico and abroad, the newest being Puerto Vallarta, MX on June 7, 2015. The airline has 15 focus cities and operates over 3,400 flights each day.

Spirit Airlines <=SEP=> Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVE) is an American low-cost carrier headquartered in Miramar, Florida.  Spirit operates scheduled flights throughout the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America.  Major focus cities include; Ft. Lauderdale, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Chicago-O'Hare, Houston-Intercontinental, Atlantic City, and Myrtle Beach.  As of 2015, Spirit remains the only airline in the United States with a 2-Star Skytrax airline rating.

Steve Elkington <=SEP=> Stephen John Elkington (born 8 December 1962) is an Australian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He spent more than 50 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking from 1995 to 1998.

Sugar Land Regional Airport <=SEP=> Sugar Land Regional Airport (IATA: SGR, ICAO: KSGR, FAA LID: SGR) is a city-owned public-use airport located in Sugar Land, Texas (USA), 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the central business district of Houston.It was formerly known as Sugar Land Municipal Airport and previously as Hull Field. The airport was purchased from a private interest in 1990 by the city of Sugar Land.

Tanglewood, Houston <=SEP=> Tanglewood is a neighborhood in western Houston, Texas, located off of San Felipe Road.Tanglewood is located just outside of the 610 Loop and inside Beltway 8 in the Uptown Houston area. Tanglewood was developed by the Tanglewood Corporation. Today the neighborhood is managed by the Tanglewood Homes Association. In 1997 Bob Tutt of the Houston Chronicle said that Tanglewood is "a leafy, upscale subdivision". Tanglewood is the former residence of former President of the United States George H.

Texas <=SEP=> Texas /ˈtɛksəs/ (Spanish: Texas or Tejas [ˈtexas]) is the second most populous and second largest state of the United States of America. Geographically located in the south central part of the country, Texas shares an international border with Mexico to the south and borders the U.S. states of New Mexico to the west, Oklahoma to the north, Arkansas to the northeast, and Louisiana to the east.

West Houston Airport <=SEP=> West Houston Airport (IATA: IWS, ICAO: KIWS, FAA LID: IWS) is a privately owned, public use airport in Harris County, Texas, United States. It is located 13 nautical miles (15 mi, 24 km) west of Downtown Houston, in an unincorporated area of the county, immediately west of the Houston city limits.This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation reliever airport.

William A. Staples <=SEP=> William A. Staples is the fourth president of the University of Houston–Clear Lake.  He earned a bachelor's degree from Drake University (BBA '70), a master's degree from the University of Iowa (MBA '72), and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Houston (PhD '77).  Prior to becoming president, he served the UHCL's School of Business as coordinator, program director, associate dean, and dean.

William P. Hobby Airport <=SEP=> William P. Hobby Airport (IATA: HOU, ICAO: KHOU, FAA LID: HOU) is a public airport in Houston, Texas, 7 miles (11 km) from downtown Houston. Hobby is Houston's oldest commercial airport and was its primary commercial airport until Houston Intercontinental Airport, now George Bush Intercontinental Airport, opened in 1969.