A 48-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for possessing a firearm after being previously convicted of three serious drug felonies.

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to deliver Thanksgiving meals to Texas families and homebound seniors in Austin. 

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to join elected officials Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., in Rio Grande City, for the groundbreaking of State Loop 195.

A Fox News interview aired on The Ingraham Angle on November 25, 2025, featured former acting ICE director and designated “border czar” Tom Homan, who delivered a series of forceful claims about border security, illegal immigration, and the future size of the immigration enforcement workforce.

The City of McAllen has officially adopted the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes, a comprehensive set of standards designed to enhance building safety, resilience, and sustainability throughout the community. 

A total of 320 cases have been filed in relation to immigration and border security from Nov. 14-20.

DHR Health is once again delighted to announce its “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This grade for Fall 2025 is a testament to DHR Health’s commitment to patient safety and quality care. DHR Health previously received an “A” for Spring 2025.

The City of Pharr Fire Department held its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution on Tuesday, November 25th.

As millions of Texans prepare to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding everyone to plan, drive responsibly and pack an emergency kit. Whether traveling across town or across the state, DPS urges all drivers to take extra precautions. 

The holiday season is kicking off and will shine bright in McAllen as the South Pole Illuminated Festival presented by H-E-B officially opens on November 28, 2025, with a night filled with awe-inspiring festivities.