Every Traveler at the Airport Security Checkpoint Must Have a REAL ID

Midland, Texas/May 8, 2025-May 7th, was the deadline for every traveler who comes to an airport security checkpoint will be required to present a REAL ID. The 911 commission recommended REAL ID as an additional layer of security for travelers at TSA checkpoints. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government)  

REAL ID requires that each person verify their identity when purchasing a ticket. All documents with an expiration date are considered REAL ID compliant. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government) 

If you do not have a REAL ID driver license you must arrive approximately 7 hours before your flight for TSA to verify your identity. However, it is not guaranteed that you would be able to make you board your flight. 

(Patricia Mancha, Media Spokesperson-TSA/Government) 

For a comprehensive list and requirement or for more information go to tsa.gov or on TSA social media platforms. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

Cybersecurity Training in Midland, Texas-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Midland, Texas/August 28, 2022-U.S. Representative August Pfluger recently hosted a Cybersecurity training at Midland Shared Spaces, for business owners and employees, community and non-profit organizations. The focus of the training is how to protect their businesses and organizations from ransomware and cyber threats. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

The event featured Chad Adams from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. During the training session Chad Adams revealed the various types of cybersecurity threats that currently exist. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

During the training, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency encourage companies and organizations of all sizes to be pro-active in finding solutions through training and software to protect their data and other important information. 

(U.S. Representative August Pfluger, 11th District of Texas) 

For information on cybersecurity for businesses and organizations visit the Department of Homeland Security website. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.