The McAllen City Commission issued two proclamations during its meeting.

Commissioner Raul Rodriguez Castillo (present in the proclamation text) and city representatives marked November 2025 as Children's Grief Awareness Month and designated Nov. 20, 2025 as Children's Grief Awareness Day. A representative invited commissioners and the public to a vigil on Nov. 20 at the courtyard of First Presbyterian Church.

Commissioner Joaquin Samuara proclaimed Nov. 15, 2025 as Texas Recycles Day and described city recycling initiatives (composting, mulching, education). A recycling center representative said the City of McAllen Recycling Center will host a free, family friendly 'Future of Recycling' event on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at the corner of Nolana and Benson. The event will include equipment demonstrations, a pop‑up market with local vendors, a recycling bingo, raffles (including hourly TV giveaways) and free tree giveaways. The speaker gave contact information (956‑681‑4050) and directed the public to mcallenrecycles.com for more details.