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On May 3, many Texans will vote on local leaders and initiatives. Here's how to check for elections in your area and register ...

North Carolina's DMV is facing severe delays and appointment shortages, driven by the Real ID deadline, in-person renewals ...

Thursday is the deadline to register to vote in Texas for the May 3 election. May elections are a time for local government ...

Scientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a ...

Voters in the Austin area will decide on city council positions, school board races, money for roads and more.

Those who wish to obtain a Real ID must go to a DMV office. You cannot get a Real ID online, by phone, or through mail. There ...

Volusia County residents in need of driver license renewals should be prepared for increased demand over the next three years.

Starting on May 7, travelers nationwide must have a valid driver’s license with Real ID to clear TSA and get on a flight, in order to travel within the country.

As the May 2025 deadline gets closer, DPS offices will get busier, and wait times will go up. If you plan to travel, don’t put this off! If you don’t have a Real ID by the deadline, you’ll need a ...

In response to the lawsuit, the Trump administration has argued the passport policy change “does not violate the equal ...

TSA and San Antonio Airport urge travelers to get REAL ID-compliant licenses before May 7 for domestic flights.