Good morning, McAllen.

A Donna family lost everything when a mobile home fire destroyed their home late Tuesday night near East Robert Avenue and North 5th Street, leaving them without basic belongings; neighbors offered temporary shelter and shared a contact number (956-733-2347) for donation support.

Elsa Police warned that vape cartridges laced with fentanyl may have reached teens, and Fatima Rios, manager at Blazin smoke shop in Weslaco, urged customers to buy only sealed vape pens from regulated stores to follow state law.

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — El Divino Dining & Cocktails — 25% off tickets with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holiday season in your ugliest sweater while enjoying drinks, games, and photo contests.

Volunteer Opportunity at Giving Machines

12 PM – 10 PM — McAllen Food Park — Free entry — Participate in a meaningful service opportunity to spread love and help those in need this Christmas season.

South Pole Illuminating Festival

5:30-7 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Free admission for children 6 and under — Experience a magical evening of holiday lights and family fun.

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

3:00 – 4:30 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting magic of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet with an international cast of dancers.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Nowhere Dining Lounge

Midnight — Nowhere Dining Lounge — $30 and under — Welcome the New Year with sophisticated energy and complimentary champagne at this elegant soirée.