The City of Pharr invites families to step into an enchanted evening as it celebrates the magic of the season, transforming Downtown Pharr into a Winter Wonderland, complete with sparkling lights, joyful holiday decor, and festive Christmas cheer for all ages. 

The holiday season is here, and the McAllen Holiday Parade is the perfect way to celebrate. Join us on Saturday, December 6th, as the parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Edinburg is welcoming the holiday season again with the Miracle on McIntyre celebration, a two-day festive extravaganza that will bring the community together for a series of holiday events sure to spread joy and Christmas cheer.

On December 5, 2025, the Supreme Court agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order, which directs federal agencies to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States if neither parent is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

U.S.–Mexico trade is facing a new wave of uncertainty after a Dec. 4 Reuters report noted that U.S. President Donald Trump “could decide next year to withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA),” according to comments made to Politico by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres are excited to announce a collaborative Toy Giveaway and Holiday Celebration taking place on Wednesday, December 17th, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Precinct 4 Alfonso Flores All Star Park located at 107 Sunflower Rd. in Edinburg.

The replacement of multiple large overhead signs on northbound I-69C (US 281), from Sioux Road in Pharr to East Davis Road in Edinburg, will require lane and ramp closures, Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted TEXCON 2025, an Annual Public Safety Drone Expo and Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) Workshop at the DPS Tactical Training Center in Florence. This year’s event, scheduled Dec. 1 through 4, was attended by over 300 members of local, state and federal law enforcement, as well as first responders from across the country.

Texas A&M AgriLife scientists have uncovered new insights into how cattle fever ticks survive and spread across South Texas, revealing hidden refuges that could explain why the pest remains one of the U.S. cattle industry’s greatest threats.

The City of McAllen is moving forward with one of its most significant infrastructure projects to date—a $300 million water desalination initiative designed to ensure long-term sustainability for the city and surrounding communities.