News - Local from 6/16/2026
- Valley-wide flood watch canceled
- ‘I was excited for him to have his life back’: Woman donates kidney to her father
- Lyford cotton and corn fields benefit as recent rains ease water costs
- Man convicted in deadly McAllen crash sentenced to 5 years of probation
- Valley family shares their story after their child became an organ donor
- Cameron County approves 95% tax break for proposed AI shipbuilding project
- Border Patrol agent accused of striking pedestrian during Harlingen immigration enforcement operation
- Weslaco dries out after heavy rain left some streets waist-deep in water
- Brownsville plaza fire destroys 12 offices, leaving business owners with total loss
- Made in the 956: Rio Grande City musician earns spot at national music festival
- Organ donor registration drive paying tribute to former Channel 5 sports director Dave Brown
- Bail set at $2 million for Rio Grande City murder suspect
- Progreso ISD Coaches Reprimanded, School Probation Extended After UIL Violations
- Power restored for thousands across the Valley
- Donna residents grab sandbags ahead of heavy rain in the forecast
- Weslaco funeral home opens doors as temporary shelter for the public
- ‘Prepare for the worst’: Weslaco mayor warns residents to evacuate amid flooding risk
- Cameron County emergency crews on standby as flooding threat grows
- National Weather Service working to repair Brownsville Doppler radar
- Water pumps set up in Cameron County amid flood concerns
- Rio Grande Valley included in Governor Abbott’s disaster declaration amid severe storm threat
- TxDOT warns drivers to avoid flooded roads and barricades
- Water rescue vehicles on standby in Harlingen amid flood watch
- TxDOT crews patch nearly 50 potholes on Highway 48 in Cameron County ahead of inclement weather
- Two TSTC students win national EMS competition in Atlanta
- Weslaco flag retirement ceremony honors 22 worn U.S. flags on Flag Day
- Rio Grande Valley school districts announce cancellations due to inclement weather
- Alamo mother charged with failing to report abuse of her child
- Sandbag distribution events underway amid Valley-wide flood watch
- Disaster declarations signed in Weslaco and Progreso amid flood watch