The FAA said Thursday’s ground delay snarled departures to DFW by an average of 21 minutes. The delay is currently in effect until 9:59 p.m., the FAA said.

The dramatic announcement is a stark indication of growing stress on air traffic controllers on the 30th day of the shutdown and a sign of mounting strain on U.S. aviation. Orlando is the 9th busiest airport in North America and serves millions of tourists and others annually in central Florida.

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams was arrested Saturday on one charge of marijuana possession at Dallas Fort-Worth Airport in Texas, according to reports.

Chris McLaughlin, in a keynote address at Fort Worth Report’s growth summit, discussed transformative changes to the airport.

The “One Stop Security” system, now being tested in the U.S., lets international passengers skip rechecking bags and TSA lines.

Scroll to see the live radar feed Several counties in the North Texas region are under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight, according to the National Weather Service. The North Texas counties under watch include Dallas,

Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s long-awaited Silver Line opens to riders tomorrow, linking seven North Texas cities and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for the first time by rail.