RGV Week in Review: June 15–21, 2026
A look at the brighter side of the week across the Rio Grande Valley for June 15–21, 2026 — the wins, milestones and moments worth celebrating, alongside the major stories you need to know. Tap any headline to read the full story at its original source.
This WeekHighlights From Around the Valley
- RGV Partnership Leads Record Washington Delegation to Advance Regional Priorities and Economic GrowthTexas Border Business
- Flood watch issued for the Rio Grande ValleyKRGV
- Flood watch in effect for the Rio Grande Valley until WednesdayValleyCentral.com
- Edinburg High School (TX) FootballMaxPreps
- Tropical Storm Cristina remnants to bring Valley ‘deep tropical moisture’MyRGV.com
- Police activity seen in HarlingenValleyCentral.com
- Harlingen Police to host water gun battle 2: Kids and officersValleyCentral.com
- Schedule - Rowe Warriors (McAllen, TX) Football 26-27MaxPreps
McAllenMcAllen This Week
- McAllen Memorial High School (TX) FootballMaxPreps
- How gas prices have changed in McAllen in the last weekYahoo
- How Gas Prices Have Changed in McAllen in the Last WeekStacker
- Drivers killed in two-vehicle crash, McAllen police sayKRGV
- World Cup fever hits border town with Mexico in opening matchFOX4KC.com
EdinburgEdinburg This Week
- 2 Additional New World Screwworm Cases Detected in TexasAGDAILY
- SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM EDINBURG RECOGNIZES DR. SANDRA ESQUIVEL FOR 2,000 ROBOTIC SURGERY MILESTONEMyRGV.com
- Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Applauded for Cockfighting Bust In Edinburg, TexasAnimal Wellness Action
- Vet offices crowding up as screwworm fears grow, but services are limitedBorderReport
- NC State Expert Offers Insight on Stopping the New World ScrewwormNC State University
MissionMission This Week
- Head Start and Vanguard Academy Launch New Partnership with June 17 Family EventTexas Border Business
- RGV Leaders Advocate for the Region’s Future During Washington, D.C. MissionTexas Border Business
- A&M-Victoria women’s soccer announces 2026 scheduleThe Victoria Advocate
BrownsvilleBrownsville This Week
- How gas prices have changed in Brownsville in the last weekThe Killeen Daily Herald
- How Gas Prices Have Changed in Brownsville in the Last WeekStacker
- Brownsville, San Benito clubs earn Texas 4-H Champion School designationMyRGV.com
- Brownsville mail carrier recalls dog attack as Texas ranks 2nd nationwide for dog bites on postal workersKRGV
- Sandbags are available now for Brownsville residents and businesses while supplies last. Stop by the free Sandbag Distribution site at: • Public…facebook.com
HarlingenHarlingen This Week
- Harlingen High School (TX) FootballMaxPreps
- Harlingen Football ScheduleMaxPreps
- Harlingen police arrest man accused of taking pictures of men inside restroomsValleyCentral.com
- Harlingen museum welcomes hundreds of PSJA studentsValleyCentral.com
- 1309 Cottonwood Unit 1309, Harlingen, TX 78552Realtor.com
Starr CountyStarr County This Week
- Texas A&M survey asks Starr County residents about transportation needsKRGV
- Texas DPS Brush Team Nets Russian Special Interest Alien in Starr CountySOFX
- Texas troopers partner with feds to crack down on border ‘gotaways’NewsNation
- As screwworm nears, rural Zapata County has no vet to get drugs to fight itBorderReport
- RGV Hispanic Chamber Welcomes New Corporate PartnerTexas Border Business
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