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Southwest Airlines is seeking approval to launch nonstop service from Dallas Love Field to St. Thomas, making Caribbean getaways easier for Texans.

You now need a Real ID to do several things including travel by air. You aren't totally hosed if you haven't gotten one yet though, there are ways to get around this. Several other documents will work if you don't yet have the new "Real ID".

A list of the top 10 most friendly small towns ... emphasis on the word "small" as that's probably why friendly old El Paso didn't make the list ... in Texas was just released and a couple of really cool little towns near El Paso are on it.

Two Texas cities are causing a stir for all the wrong reasons this summer. Guess which ones are crawling with bed bugs?

Bed bugs can sneak into your luggage during travel. Learn how to spot and stop them before it’s too late.

Take 3 or 4 friends with you and you could elect yourself mayor. The visitors to residents ratio in this tiny, yet famous, Texas town is 50,000 to 3. On any given day, there may be 100 or more visitors in town to have a beer and catch one of the almost constant concerts while weekend music festivals can draw over 1,000.

Ready for a quick escape without breaking the bank? These 10 one-tank road trips from Acadiana are perfect for weekend adventures and family fun.

Once America's largest inland port, this forgotten East Texas town offers haunted mansions, riverboat tours, and Southern charm frozen in time.

U.S. officials have issued a travel warning for Mexico after a series of kidnappings linked to dating app meetups. With many Louisiana residents traveling to Mexican beach destinations, the alert urges caution, especially when meeting strangers online. Travelers are advised to stick to public places and report any suspicious activity.

Louisiana's getting two Buc-ee's locations! Local fans share insider tips on must-try items, from beaver nuggets to secret menu favorites.

A new study has named this Texas airport as tops in the nation for arriving well in advance of your takeoff time.

For decades, Southwest was the cool airline; not charging extra fees for bags, flight changes or early boarding. That's pretty much all gone as they've gone from rogue airline to just another airline.