Philippine gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo finished eighth in the men’s all-around final at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships, scoring 78.731 points among 24 finalists. His Top 10 placement came in a strong field of junior gymnasts from various countries, marking a notable result for the Philippines’ junior gymnastics program on the world stage.
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) of Texas Region 1–Dallas–Fort Worth hosted an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp on November 15, 2025, at its Dallas conference facility.
Consul Von Ryan Pangwi, KR, represented the Philippine Consulate General as guest speaker at the Knights of Rizal Texas Area Command’s Commanders’ Ball on Nov. 16.
Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on the growing use of artificial intelligence for mental health support, examining safety, privacy, and oversight needs. An interim committee is gathering testimony from experts, companies, and mental health professionals on how AI tools respond to users in crisis, handle sensitive data, and influence decisions about seeking licensed care. The panel will use the findings to recommend possible regulations, disclosure rules, and standards for AI mental health products operating in Texas.
The NBA announced that more than 60 million viewers in the United States watched nationally televised games on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and ESPN during the first month of the 2024-2025 regular season, marking the league’s highest opening-month total in 15 years, excluding the 2011-2012 season that began on Christmas Day.
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch won the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand and received the Miss Universe 2025 crown after advancing through all competition rounds, while the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo finished as third runner-up. The event, organized by the Miss Universe Organization, featured delegates from various countries who competed in swimsuit, evening gown, and interview segments before judges selected the finalists and announced the new titleholder during a live coronation program broadcast worldwide.
The Dallas Mavericks announced that guard Dante Exum will miss the entire 2025-2026 NBA season after complications from an offseason right knee procedure led doctors to recommend a second surgery. The 30-year-old guard, who re-signed with Dallas on a one-year free-agent deal, will undergo the operation in the coming days and then begin a structured rehabilitation program under team and outside medical supervision, according to the organization.
A lawsuit challenging Texas’ November 4 election has halted implementation of a $3 billion dementia research and care fund. Plaintiffs allege that voting machines malfunctioned and compromised the ballot measure that authorized the program. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes the case and defends the voter-approved fund. The court will review claims about machine reliability, election procedures, and the validity of the statewide vote before any dementia funding moves forward.
Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to Houston Police Department policy on when officers contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement over ICE warrants, shifting “shall contact” to “may contact” to allow officer discretion. The Houston Police Officers’ Union opposes the move, calling it illegal and unnecessary and warning of possible funding risks. The debate centers on compliance with Texas Senate Bill 4, the handling of low-level violations, and the impact on immigrant communities. The proposal needs one more council signature to advance to formal discussion.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers seized more than 400 ounces of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Bexar County after a driver allegedly admitted to having drugs in the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and the suspected meth was collected as evidence. DPS reported that the case remains under investigation and will be referred to prosecutors for potential drug-related charges under Texas law.