Houston airports are packed, lines are long

Can we trade places with Sasha Obama?

An estimated 1.5 million travelers are expected to move through Houston's airports this holiday period, according to a report in the Houston Business Journal.

The figure refers to the 13-day period leading up to Christmas, ending on Dec. 26.

Lucky for us, IAH is the nation's best airport when it comes to getting passengers in and out on time over the holidays.

Still, we covet the lines-free life the Obama girls have been enjoying. Little Sasha, 8, said the biggest difference this year for the family is, "it will be easier to get on an airplane."

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Charming Houston town's top rank in nation for families leads week's hottest headlines

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Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week.

1. Charming Houston community named No. 12 most family-friendly U.S. city. The "Family-Friendly Cities" list focuses on local communities that offer plenty of recreational outdoor activities.

2. Houston's favorite outdoor concert venue ranks No. 1 in the world in new list. The venue had more million-dollar box office grosses this year than ever.

3. Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 best new restaurants proving our pizza town cred. The new arrivals enhance Houston's dynamic pizza scene.

4.Beyoncé reigns supreme with Megan Thee Stallion cameo in jaw-dropping Houston Renaissance Tour opening night. Our review recaps Beyoncé's breathtaking homecoming celebration, from jaw-dropping visuals, to Megan's surprise appearance.

5.Countdown to Beyoncé: Parking, closures, rideshares, and more for NRG Stadium. We mapped all the ways to get to NRG Stadium for last weekend's epic shows.

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