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🪪 Got REAL ID?

How to get a REAL ID in San Antonio
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Make sure you have your REAL ID by the deadline for domestic travel. | Photo by: Fred Gonzales
Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. REAL ID? Let me check on that. Don’t have a REAL ID yet? Not to worry, the due date to get one is May 7, 2025. You’re going to need this updated license to board domestic flights — like at the San Antonio International Airport — and access certain federal facilities.

It’s never too early to plan ahead — so here’s a quick breakdown on how to get your REAL ID.

What is a REAL ID?

The purpose of the REAL ID program is to ensure all state-issued licenses can also be used for federal purposes. You’ll want one if you plan to fly domestically or enter secure federal or military facilities — but you can still vote, drive, apply for benefits, and more with a standard Texas license.

Check the upper right corner of your license — if there’s a gold star, it’s a REAL ID. If there’s not a gold star or the words “Federal Limits Apply,” it’s not a REAL ID.

Psst — you can also board a flight with these other federally accepted forms of ID.

How much do they cost?

REAL ID certification is included with your license renewal fee of $33. Other types of vehicles and fees include a motorcycle license, disabled veteran license, and more.

How do I apply?

For San Antonians, you’ll have a couple of options: Either go in-person — make an appointment — or walk in to one of these DMV locations:
  • Leon Valley Mega Center, 7410 Huebner Road
  • General McMullen, 1803 S. General McMullen
  • San Antonio South East, 6502 S. New Braunfels Ave.
  • Universal City Pat Booker, 1633 Pat Booker Rd.
Asked

How often do you fly domestically?
A. 1-2 times a month
B. 1-2 times every three months
C. 1-2 times a year
Pre-flight check in here
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 5
  • Hunger Action Month Fundraiser | Tuesday, Sept. 5-Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Join the San Antonio Food Bank for its donation drive and receive a 20% off coupon to use at the restaurant on your next visit.
  • Sacred Art of Altars: Exhibition and Online Auction | Tuesday, Sept. 5-Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 10 a.m. | San Antonio Art League and Museum, 130 King William St., San Antonio | Free | See 60 local artists and their handmade altars.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • Geeks and Drinks | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | Geekdom, 110 E. Houston St., 7th floor, San Antonio | Come hang out with local programmers, developers, and web techies at this meet up.
  • Party In The Park | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 7-9 p.m. | The RIM Commons Park, 17635 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio | Free | Grab a drink and listen to live music by the Chris Cuevas Project.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Award
  • San Antonio-based art group, the Masa Collective, broke the Guinness World Record for the largest piñata in the world. It’s roughly 10-stories high and is a collaboration between Corn Nuts and Aces High — an experimental production company based in Lockhart, TX. (MySA)
Cause
  • Santikos Entertainment is teaming up with the San Antonio + New Braunfels Food Banks for Hunger Action Month. Through Saturday, Sept. 30, moviegoers who bring in three non-perishable items to select theater locations will receive a 30-minute arcade play card and a regular size popcorn.
Sports
  • The San Antonio Spurs announced their annual Silver & Black Open Scrimmage will return to the AT&T Center on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Wanna go? Fans need to join the Official Spurs Fan Club and enter the raffle for a pack of four free tickets.
Show
  • The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular is coming to the Majestic Theatre on Friday, Jan. 12, with doors opening at 7 p.m. The concert event will feature the band’s original master recordings, accompanied by a multi-media laser light show. Tickets are on sale now and start at $19.
Kids
  • The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is looking for kids to join its 2024 Mutton Bustin’ event. The raffle is open for kids ages 4-7 years old who weigh under 55 pounds. The young rodeo contestants will have a chance to saddle up and ride a sheep for six seconds.
Seasonal/Travel
  • Planning on traveling this holiday season? You may want to book those flights now — experts advise that airfare is usually cheapest 71 days before departure. In other words: Book Thanksgiving flights out of [local airport, option to link back to airport City Guide] now, and December flights in mid-October. Make a free Going account for even cheaper airfare.* (The Washington Post)
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
We’re in the first week of September and the anticipation of my Disneyland trip is mounting. In October, my boyfriend and I, along with two other close friends, are going to the Oogie Boogie Bash. Flights, hotel, and tickets are all booked — we just need a four-person costume idea.
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