Pharr to Host Inaugural First Responders Festival on Saturday, 9/28 from 6 pm – 11 pm
Pharr, Texas – To honor and celebrate the lives and dedication of first responders, the City of Pharr is hosting the inaugural First Responders Festival in partnership with the Pharr Police Department and the Pharr Fire Department. Pharr families are invited to attend this FREE event on Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 6 pm to 11 pm in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd) to learn more about first-responders, safety tips, and life-saving resources.
“Our first responders are crucial to saving lives and are always the first to arrive on the scene during an emergency event, situation, or disaster and we invite the public to come out and meet our city’s finest while also providing them with the opportunity to learn about safety tips and resources,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “This will be a fun event for the entire family!” he added.
Featured guest speakers include Hidalgo County Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra, Texas Division of Emergency Management Assistant Chief Tony Peña, and Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. The event will feature food and information booths and demonstrations by local first responders, including displays of fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, and other emergency vehicles for hands-on fun! Families will be able to see and experience what first responders do in real emergencies.
There will be plenty of family-friendly activities including live music by Sarah Monique and River Rock 7, over 15 food booths, car seat safety demos by DHR, raffle prizes, carnival rides, family games, and FREE school supplies. In addition, McCoy’s will be giving away free smoke detectors while they last.
Come out and meet your City of Pharr First Responders and show your support! All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Inaugural Pharr First Responders Festival
WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 2019, from 6 pm to 11 pm
Pharr to Host 2019 International Trucking Expo TOMORROW, Saturday, Sep. 21 @ 10 am
Free Basic Weight Enforcement Workshop begins at 8 am
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is excited to announce that the 2019 Pharr International Trucking Expo will take place from 10 am to 5 pm TOMORROW, Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd) in Pharr. Admission is FREE.
“Trucking is a vital industry to our economy, international trade, and the transportation of products to the rest of the nation, including to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud to recognize all our trucking industry partners and are thrilled to once again welcome industry leaders to Pharr as they convene to network, learn about new trucking products, services, and transportation solutions, among many other exciting opportunities,” he continued.
Companies from both Mexico and the United States will be offering their services, products, and jobs, as well as financing for the purchase of trucks, parts, and equipment. The event is FREE and open to the public and will feature a live DJ, truck contest, prize giveaways, employment opportunities, FREE health screenings, and much more!
Before the Pharr International Trucking Expo kicks off, there will be a FREE Basic Weight Enforcement Workshop, from 8 am – 10 am, featuring Guest Speaker Sergeant Orlando Barrera with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. If you are interested in attending the workshop, RSVP to (956) 402-4660.
“We encourage all trucking industry partners and representatives to attend the trucking expo this month,” added Hernandez.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: 2019 Pharr International Trucking Expo
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10 am to 5 pm
Basic Weight Enforcement Workshop – 8 am to 10 am
WHERE: Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577)
Pharr to Host 2019 International Trucking Expo on Saturday, Sep. 21 @ 10 am
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is excited to announce that the 2019 Pharr International Trucking Expo will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd) in Pharr. Admission is FREE.
“Trucking is a vital industry to our economy, international trade, and the transportation of products to the rest of the nation, including to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud to recognize all our trucking industry partners and are thrilled to once again welcome industry leaders to Pharr as they convene to network, learn about new trucking products, services, and transportation solutions, among many other exciting opportunities,” he continued.
Companies from both Mexico and the United States will be offering their services, products, and jobs, as well as financing for the purchase of trucks, parts, and equipment. The event is FREE and open to the public and will feature a live DJ, truck contest, prize giveaways, employment opportunities, FREE health screenings, and much more!
Before the Pharr International Trucking Expo kicks off, there will be a FREE Basic Weight Enforcement Workshop, from 8 am – 10 am, featuring Guest Speaker Sergeant Orlando Barrera with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. If you are interested in attending the workshop, RSVP to (956) 402-4660.
“We encourage all trucking industry partners and representatives to attend the trucking expo this month,” added Hernandez.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: 2019 Pharr International Trucking Expo
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10 am to 5 pm
Basic Weight Enforcement Workshop – 8 am to 10 am
WHERE: Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577)
Forum Brings Leaders Together to Discuss USMCA & the Future of North American Trade
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr hosted The Rio Grande Valley Partnership and Futuro RGV as they held the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Forum on Friday, August 30, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center to discuss how the USMCA modernizes North American Trade. Among the panelists featured were U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar who gave an update on the actions that are being taken in Washington to ensure the passing of USMCA. Other panelists and attendees heard from the local perspective regarding trade and how the agreement impacts our local economy in South Texas.
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez gave a welcome on behalf of the City of Pharr, and introduced a federal panel discussion with U. S. Senator John Cornyn and U. S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, moderated by Veronica Gonzales, Vice President of Government and Community Relations for the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley.
“As leaders in South Texas, we have done our part to combine our joint efforts to work as a region to promote trade and commerce, and with the new Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV MPO) we are now able to access millions of state transportation funding for critical infrastructure projects, including bridge projects that will work to promote and enhance freight crossings and trade at our bridge and along our highways,” Hernandez said. “We are fueling the tri-lateral trade industry through our efforts, and we must continue to work with our federal partners and senate and congressional leaders to advocate for the passing of the USMCA,” he added.
Hernandez continued, “Senator Cornyn and Congressman Cuellar have been instrumental in advocating for the needs of our region and state and have themselves visited with leaders in Mexico and Canada to discuss the importance of USMCA. I thank each of you for being here with us today and leading us into this important discussion as we continue to work with our federal policymakers to reach a consensus on USMCA,” he added.
Senator Cornyn stated, “Updating NAFTA by passing USMCA is important because a lot has happened in the past 25 years, particularly in the energy sector and the digital economy.”
“I’m optimistic that with the help of Congressman Cuellar, Mayor Hernandez, and other Rio Grande Valley leaders we’ll get this done,” Cornyn added.
“I have witnessed first-hand how free trade has transformed our communities in South Texas,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Every day, $1.7 billion in trade and investment crosses the border, and in 2018, trade between the U.S. and Mexico exceeded $611.5 billion. Now, it is time to put Texas workers, farmers, and consumers first and pass the USMCA so they can continue to benefit from these critical markets and export opportunities. This trilateral trade agreement will build on our current partnerships with Mexico and Canada by strengthening job growth and improving labor and trade practices. I will continue to work with my colleagues to ratify the USMCA this year. I want to thank my friend, Senator Cornyn, for his commitment to passing this trade agreement in the Senate. I would also like to thank the City of Pharr, RGV Partnerships, and Futuro RGV for hosting this event.”
Texas State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa remarked, “Much of the economic growth of the Rio Grande Valley is due to trade with Mexico. More than one million Texas jobs depend on NAFTA/USMCA and the Texas economy benefits from the $1.1 billion in trade per day. The RGV ports alone, are responsible for $48.5 billion in trade per year. To keep pace with the population and economic growth, investing in transportation infrastructure is key. With the recent authorization of the Valley MPO, now one of the largest in the state, our region will have access to more funds to construct larger projects required to continue being an economic driver for the state.”
Texas State Senator Eddie Lucio praised the local efforts to advance infrastructure development to promote trade through the RGV MPO, stating, “There is incredible potential for the Rio Grande Valley with the development of critical investments in infrastructure. I’m proud to have supported the unification of the Valley MPOs and TXDOT’s Unified Transportation Plan. The comprehensive and strategic planning program for the next decade and Texas’ investment of $2.1 billion for the TXDOT’s Pharr District will help meet the demands of regional growth and will facilitate economic development, international commerce, and trade.”
Cameron County Commissioner David Garza stated, “Cameron County has invested millions of dollars in transportation infrastructure at our international bridges as well as on the approach roadways leading to the bridges. Cross border trade is important to Cameron County, so we support USMCA. The ratification of USMCA will ensure a greater confidence in international investors that will lead to economic prosperity in our communities.”
Cameron County Bridge Director Josue J. Garcia remarked, “It is imperative that Cameron County and the Rio Grande Valley, as a region, support the USMCA. The USMCA will aid all parties involved. As a result, we can expect fair and robust markets to help fuel the economic engine of our region. USMCA will help our region enhance and promote competitiveness. We have heard how this will facilitate trade through our LPOE including the Port of Brownsville.
USMCA will foster creativity and innovation and will promote the legal trans-border trade of goods & services.“
Port of Brownsville Commissioner Steve Guerra said, “I was excited to see so many community leaders come together to discuss such a critical topic. Working together will definitely bring a new era of prosperity to our region and I am proud that the Port of Brownsville will play a major role in it.”
The USMCA is a free trade agreement with our neighbors in Canada and Mexico that proposes to bring wages, worker protections, and supply chains into the 21st century by replacing and effectively updating the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), making it work for today’s modern economy.
According to a study by the U.S. International Trade Commission, the USMCA will generate new opportunities for American workers and their families by creating 176,000 jobs across the United States and growing the economy by $68 billion. These gains are across the country and across all industries, improving the well-being of countless Americans.
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., introduces the Panel Discussion with Federal Policymakers moderated by Veronica Gonzales, VP of Government and Community Relations for UTRGV, and featuring panelists U.S. Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar.
Panel Discussion with Local Perspectives (l to r): Moderator: Dr. Salvador Contreras; Luis Bazan, Pharr International Bridge; John Reed, Chairman Port of Brownsville; and Keith Patridge, McAllen EDC
Pharr to Host Press Conference Announcing Details for the Pharr International Trucking Expo on Thu. 8/29 @ 10:30 am
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and the Pharr Economic Development Corporation will host a press conference to announce details for the upcoming Pharr International Trucking Expo — the only trucking industry expo in the region. The press conference will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (1215 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577).
“The trucking industry plays a vital role in our economy through the delivery of goods and services from the distributor, through the supply chain, and on to the final destination,” stated Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “The City of Pharr recognizes the importance that the trucking industry has, not only on a national scope, but as a direct impact on our local and regional economy,” he continued. “In Pharr, we believe that when it comes to keeping our economy functioning, transportation is key, and we welcome all trucking industry leaders and representatives to attend this event,” Hernandez added.
Attendees expected at the press conference include Pharr City Commissioner and Pharr EDC Board Member Ramiro Caballero, M.D., Pharr EDC Director Victor Perez, Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan, Consul encargada de el Consulado de Mexico en Mcallen Socorro Jorge Cholula, Delegado CANACAR Reynosa,Tam. Leopoldo Jose Chow, Delegado CANACAR Nuevo Laredo, Tam. Eduardo Javier Lozano, and Secretario de Desarrollo Economico de la cd de Reynosa, Tam. Ing. Leonel Cantu Robles.
All media are invited to attend. Please confirm your outlet’s attendance by emailing [email protected] or texting 956-343-0011.
DETAILS
WHO: City of Pharr and the Pharr EDC
WHAT: Pharr International Trucking Expo Press Conference
