Travel

From Mineral Wells to the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Highways maps out summer road trips that prove it’s about the journey, not the destination.

The warning comes due to ongoing security operations, road blockages, and criminal activity. U.S. citizens in Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero, and Nuevo Leon are advised to shelter in place until further notice.

The vast majority of travelers in Texas — more than 5 million—will hit the road by vehicle. Others will fly or will travel by bus or boat.

For nearly twenty years, most air travelers in the U.S. have been required to remove their shoes when going through security. That requirement has ended.

Real ID will be enforced in U.S. airports starting May 7. Implementing the law involved years of negotiations between federal and state officials.

At least 98% of Texas driver's licenses are REAL ID compliant, but a low national rate could slow TSA screening.

Starting May 7, airport security will ask U.S. travelers for a Real ID.

The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks.

The Transportation Security Administration reported new screening equipment means travelers no longer have to remove liquids or electronics from their luggage.

The ACLU has warned that transgender people risk losing access to their passport and supporting documents if they apply to update their gender marker.