The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
City Declares March 6, 2023, as “Laura Nassri Warren Day”
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring March 6, 2023 as “Laura Nassri Warren Day” in the City of Pharr. The commission recognized her for her outstanding work as an architect and as a role model for other women in architecture, as well as for her dedication to the growth of Pharr through her work. Laura Warren first became a licensed architect in Mexico and South America in 1992, then in the United States in 2003. In 2004, she founded The Warren Group Architects, Inc., a binationally certified firm providing design and project management services throughout Texas, Mexico, and South America. She was appointed by Governor Abbot as a Commission Member for the Finance Commission of Texas and the Texas Financial Education Endowment Board, and also serves as a Board Member for the City of Pharr’s Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and has served as former president of the International Women’s Board of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the first woman president of the McAllen South Rotary. Laura Warren was recently named Architect of the Year and awarded Project of the Year by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers for her work on the City of Pharr’s state-of-the-art Natatorium. Congratulations, Laura!
Featured Event: The HUB Market Days Honoring Women’s International Day – Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 6 pm to 10 pm
Featured Event: 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run Walk – Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 9 am
Get ready for the BIGGEST 5K in the RGV! The 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/walk presented by the City of Pharr Parks & Recreation is happening March 18th! Register today! https://runsignup.com/[Race][Register][]?raceId=125094
For more information please call The Pharr Parks & Recreation Department at(956) 402-4550.
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Prepárate para la gran carrera 5K!
La carrera anual del día de San Patricio presentada por Pharr, se llevará a cabo este próximo 18 de marzo
Pharr International Bridge to Host Historic Binational Forum & Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tues., 3/7 @ 11 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr International Bridge in collaboration with its federal working partners in Mexico will host a historic Binational Forum and Groundbreaking Ceremony to kick off the highly anticipated Bridge Expansion, or Twin Bridge. Mexico is gearing up for the construction of their side of the bridge after investing $90 million to modernize the Mexican Port of Entry in 2018 to expedite commercial truck crossings and cross-border trade. Prioritizing the Pharr International Bridge Expansion project to strategically position the Texas-Mexico border region for future growth will give both countries the competitive advantage to trade on the global stage.
The event will take place at 11 am on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Pharr International Bridge (9900 S. Cage Blvd.) in Pharr.
“The City of Pharr and the Pharr International Bridge have collaborated strategically with our binational partners to enhance our port of entry and invested significantly to modernize our bridge infrastructure,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud to host this Binational Forum and Groundbreaking Ceremony as we plan for the future and forge strong partnerships to continue to make the Pharr International Bridge among the best in the nation,” added Hernandez.
Pharr city officials, as well as special guests, Mexican dignitaries, other notable representatives, and stakeholders from diverse industries on both sides of the border, are expected to attend.
The Pharr International Bridge ranks 2nd in the customs district, 3rd in the state, and 7th in the nation for border crossings by value of imports and exports. It is ranked 29th in the nation for all gateways, which includes over 450 airports, seaports, and land ports. In 2022, trade through this fast-growing bridge in Pharr, Texas was valued at $46.44 billion. Exports totaled $18.74 billion while imports were valued at $27.7 billion.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr International Bridge to Host Binational Forum & Groundbreaking Ceremony
WHEN: Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11:00 am
WHERE: Pharr International Bridge (9900 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577)
Pharr EDC to Host Groundbreaking for C & J Logistical Services on Friday, 2/24 @ 11 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony for C & J Logistical Services, which will be expanding its facility.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 11 am on Friday, February 24, 2023, at C & J Logistical Services (9103 S. Austin Dr.) in Pharr.
“C & J Logistical Services has been very successful in the City of Pharr and we are proud to see them expand their services and facilities through this new expansion,” said Victor Perez, Pharr EDC President/CEO. “The expansion will allow them to continue to grow their business and create more job opportunities for our local workforce,” he added.
The Pharr EDC will be hosting a groundbreaking for the expansion of local business, C & J Logistical Services. C & J was established as an international logistics company, providing services necessary for the movement of goods across international borders, and has been in operation in the city of Pharr for over twenty years. The new facility will total 48,000 SF with an initial capital investment of over $3.2 million and a potential addition of ten to fifteen new jobs.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr EDC Groundbreaking Ceremony for C & J Logistical Services
WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2023, at 11 am
WHERE: C & J Logistical Services (9103 S. Austin Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)
REMINDER – Pharr EDC to Host Groundbreaking for Mi Jardin Plaza TODAY, 1/26 @ 11 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mi Jardin Plaza, a new development that will welcome many new businesses to the Pharr community.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 11 am TODAY, THURSDAY, January 26, 2023, at Mi Jardin Plaza (1206 W. Sam Houston) in Pharr.
“This is a wonderful new development for the Pharr community and we are proud to welcome Mi Jardin Plaza to our city,” said Victor Perez, Pharr EDC President/CEO. “The plaza will be home to new retail, medical, and healthcare businesses as well as have the capacity for other future business ventures,” he added.
The Mi Jardin Plaza development will be home to Mi Jardin Adult Day Care Center #3 with a capacity of 300 individuals and will provide over fifteen jobs. This will be the first-of-its-kind facility in South Texas to have a specialty wing dedicated to young adults with special needs and learning disabilities. In addition, the plaza will include four medical office suites and retail space for a potential restaurant chain.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr EDC Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mi Jardin Plaza
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11 am
WHERE: Mi Jardin Plaza (1206 W. Sam Houston, Pharr, TX 78577)
Pharr – Reynosa International Bridge to host emerging leaders to discuss Economic Impacts in the RGV on Wednesday, January 25th
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr International Bridge will be hosting a group of professionals from throughout the Rio Grande Valley, who are part of the RGV Partnership Leadership Program, to discuss the economic impacts of the bridge’s international relations and trade as well as the economy of the Rio Grande Valley.
The event will take place TODAY, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, starting at 4:00 pm at the Pharr International Bridge (9900 S Cage Blvd Pharr TX 78577).
The RGV Partnership offers a unique nine-month program that showcases the many industries that make up the Rio Grande Valley. The RGV Leadership Program provides an opportunity to cultivate a relationship with leaders from across the four-county region while addressing the challenges and opportunities impacting the RGV. Program participants have professional careers that include backgrounds in higher education, workforce solutions, business and government affairs, marketing, and county government.
The RGV Partnership Leadership Program group participating in the discussion is tasked with addressing the topic of the economy in the Rio Grande Valley. They will review how the RGV economy has changed over the last 30 years, examine the RGV’s relationship with Mexico, where the economy is heading, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
“Being a member of this leadership program provides an opportunity to be involved with leaders wanting to explore alternatives to enhancing government programs and services to our community, being a member of that group is a humbling experience,” said Maricela De Leon, MPA. De Leon is a business, legislative and grant-writing consultant and a participant in the RGV Partnership Leadership Program.
Participating in the discussion and addressing the leadership group will be City of Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan, local economic development leaders within the border region, and binational partners from the City of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
For more information please contact Maricela De Leon at (956) 393-9902 or Luis Bazan at (956) 402-4660.
All media is invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr – Reynosa International Bridge to host emerging leaders to discuss Economic Impacts in the RGV
WHEN: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
WHERE: Pharr International Bridge (9900 S Cage Blvd Pharr TX 78577)
The 17th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/walk presented by the City of Pharr Parks & Recreation is happening March 18th! 
Register today! 
