 In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, FEMA used land near the airport as a staging area for manufactured homes intended as temporary housing for the hurricane victims; however, as of 2009, infrastructure and property damage remained so severe in the hurricane's path that many homes remained at the airport, eliciting criticism of the federal agency.In October 2009, Amtrak added Hope to its timetable brochure for its "Texas Eagle" service.On March 24, 2013, it was announced that service would begin on April 4.