No draft, but Valley reacts to automatic registration coming for men 18–25 in December

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starting Dec. 18, 2026, men ages 18 to 25 will be automatically registered with the Selective Service System, shifting the responsibility from individuals to federal data systems. The change does not mean a military draft is being reinstated, but it has sparked conversation across the Rio Grande Valley. Some residents, like [...]