MEDIA ADVISORY
Media Contact: Kenia Gomez
Phone: (956) 769-1006
Email: [email protected]

Pharr Connect to Celebrate Broadband Infrastructure Expansion at Pharr Housing Authority Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026

Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr, in partnership with the Pharr Housing Development Corporation, will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the launch of Pharr Connect service at three Pharr Housing Authority communities, giving residents the option to enroll in the City’s municipal fiber-optic internet network.

The celebrations will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Sunset Terrace (10 AM), Parkview Terrace (1:30 PM), and on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Las Canteras (1:30 PM), where residents will now have access to reliable, high-speed broadband through the Pharr Connect network.

This expansion reflects the City’s ongoing commitment to increasing digital access and ensuring residents have the connectivity needed for education, employment, healthcare, and everyday communication at a low cost.

Members of the media are invited to attend. Interview opportunities with City officials will be available following each ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Please note: This event is not open to the general public. Attendance is limited to residents of the participating communities and media representatives.

DETAILS
WHAT:  Pharr Connect Broadband Infrastructure Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
WHEN & WHERE:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
• 10:00 AM — Sunset Terrace (800 W. Egly Ave., Pharr, TX)
• 1:30 PM — Parkview Terrace (211 W. Audrey St., Pharr, TX)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• 1:30 PM — Las Canteras (415 E. Thomas Rd., Pharr, TX)