by media | Aug 18, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases
City to Make Special Pharr Hub Phestival Announcement on 8/18 at 12 pm following Signing Ceremony
Pharr city officials will make a special announcement regarding one of the city’s biggest events, the Pharr Hub Phestival. The announcement will be made immediately following the Signing Ceremony for the Police and Fire Unions Collective Bargaining Agreement at 12 pm, on the Second Floor of Pharr City Hall (118 S. Cage Blvd., 2nd Floor).
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and Pharr city officials are excited to announce the lineup of events, including musical entertainment, for this year’s festival which is themed “Country Boots & Tejano Roots.” Hub Phest will take place in downtown Pharr starting at 1 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021, and is FREE for all attendees before 5 pm, and only $5 admission after 5 pm. All-you-can-ride carnival wristbands will be sold for $5.
“The City of Pharr is thrilled to once again bring back our beloved annual Pharr Hub Phestival and we look forward to a successful event,” said Mayor Hernandez. “There will be plenty of activities, music, and entertainment for our Pharr families and local communities to enjoy,” he added. “Everyone is invited to join us for the festivities, remember to bring your family, your friends, your lawn chairs, and join us on Saturday, September 18 for Pharr Hub Phest!”
Hub Phest is a family-friendly festival full of fun and entertainment. Features this year will include carnival rides, food booths, live music, and much, much more! For more information about the event visit WWW.HUBPHEST.COM.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr Hub Phestival Musical Line Up Announcement
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
WHERE: Second Floor of Pharr City Hall (118 S. Cage Blvd., 2nd Floor)
by media | Aug 17, 2021 | Featured News, Information, Media Releases
Pharr to Host Signing Ceremony for Police and Fire Unions Collective Bargaining Agreements on Wed., 8/18 @ 12 pm
The City of Pharr will host a Signing Ceremony for the Police and Fire Unions Collective Bargaining Agreements. The event will take place at 12 pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, on the Second Floor of Pharr City Hall (118 S. Cage Blvd).
The City of Pharr successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts with both Fire and Police Unions last month. After a two-year carryover of existing contracts, the negotiations concluded within a day of each other and resulted in 3-year contracts with each entity, incremental pay increases, and organizational modifications.
“We are proud of the diligent work and efforts of all stakeholders who came together to make these agreements a success,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “These changes will positively impact our Pharr Police and Fire Department personnel and ensure the continued safety, security, and protection of our Pharr residents,” he added. “The dedication of our personnel is greatly appreciated!”
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr to Host Signing Ceremony for the Police and Fire Unions Collective Bargaining Agreements
WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
WHERE: Pharr City Hall, 2nd Floor (118 S Cage Blvd)
by media | Aug 10, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases
Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and City of Pharr Announce Miss Pharr Scholarship Pageant 2021
The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce and City of Pharr are proud to announce the Miss Pharr Scholarship Pageant 2021. Two lucky winners will have the opportunity to earn the title of Miss Pharr and Miss Pharr Teen along with a scholarship. They will join the titleholders of the Miss Pharr Jr. Teen and Miss Pharr Pre-Teen in representing the city at events throughout the year. The pageant will take place at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Pepe Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave. Pharr, TX 78577).
“The Miss Pharr Scholarship Pageant is a glamorous and exciting event that provides a great opportunity for young girls in the community to step out of their comfort zones, become involved in their community, represent their City, and build their self-confidence,” said Marcela Beas, President/CEO of the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to a great event featuring an amazing array of young ladies from throughout our community,” added Beas.
All girls interested in participating in the Miss Pharr Scholarship Pageant 2021 must be residents of Pharr and currently enrolled in school. Contestant categories include: Miss Pharr (18-21), Miss Pharr Teen (15-17), Miss Pharr Jr. Teen (13-14), and Miss Pharr Pre-Teen (10-12).
Pageant participants will be vying for the title of Miss Pharr and Miss Pharr Teen along with other exciting prize packages. The top prize is a $2,000 scholarship for Miss Pharr (18-21) winner and a $1,000 scholarship for the Miss Pharr Teen (15-17) winner. In addition to winning the scholarship grand prize, the Miss and Teen winners entry fee will be paid to the prestigious, 2021 Miss Rio Grande Valley and Miss Rio Grande Valley Teen USA Pageant. The winner of Miss RGV USA and Miss RGV Teen USA Pageants will go on to compete at the Miss Texas USA and Miss Teen Texas USA Pageants.
To register online visit https://pharr.jotform.com/211677090167054. All applications must be submitted on or before Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The entry fee to participate in the pageant is $150.00. Fees may be obtained from a sponsor, a group of sponsors, family, friends, or the contestant herself. Any donation from a business may be tax-deductible as an advertising expense. The deadline to submit the entry fee is August 25, 2021.
For additional information about the pageant, contact the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce at (956) 402-4240 or via email at [email protected].
by media | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
Pharr Approves Labor Agreements with Fire and Police Unions
The City of Pharr has successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts with both Fire and Police Unions. After a two-year carryover of existing contracts, the negotiations concluded within a day of each other and resulted in 3-year contracts with each entity, incremental pay increase, and organizational modifications.
“The Pharr Police Officers Association is proud to announce that after three hours of negotiation, we successfully reached an agreement regarding police labor improvements,” said Sgt. Danny Garcia, Treasurer of the Pharr Police Association. “We are proud of the collaborative efforts between Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, Pharr City Commissioners, city administration, and our police unions,” he said. “Through these negotiations, our Pharr Police personnel will now receive a 15% increase over the next 3 years; 7% in year 1, 4% in year 2, and 4% in year 3,” added. Sgt. Garcia.
“The Pharr Professional Firefighters Association extends its gratitude to Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, our City Commissioners, City Manager Ed Wylie, Assistant City Manager Anali Alanis, Finance Director Karla Saavedra, Attorney Representative Rebecca Hayward, and our Pharr Fire Department Administrative team,” said Michael Navarro, the President of the Fire Union. “The newly approved contract will consist of a 13% increase over the course of 3 years and includes modifications to the organizational chart which now includes battalion chief officers to the rank structure,” continued Navarro. “The Pharr Fire Department has expanded tremendously over the years, and we look forward to being a part of the continual growth these new terms will bring to our city and personnel,” Navarro stated. “These new additions will help to efficiently manage all our responding units and stations during emergency situations,” he said.
“The City of Pharr is pleased that we reached agreements so quickly,” said City Manager Ed Wylie. “The open-minded philosophy of both the union representatives and city administration made for a successful outcome for both the city and our first responders in the police and fire departments,” he continued. “These new agreements demonstrate how much the City of Pharr values its employees and are grateful for such excellent staff that continues to serve our citizens,” added Wylie.
by media | Jul 20, 2021 | Featured News, News, Police News
Pharr Police Respond to Crisis Incident
On Friday July 16th, 2021, at around 10:20 P.M. Pharr Police Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of North Sugar Road, to a canal bank regarding a 36-year-old female in crisis locked inside her vehicle with a handgun. The call was made to 911 by her family members.
Officers found the vehicle on the South side of the canal bank facing West bound towards Sugar Road. Officers observed the female inside the vehicle with the handgun pointed towards her head and were able to confirm that she was alone.
Officers immediately backed off, established a perimeter and requested our Crisis Negotiation Unit, Special Response Team, and Mental Health Unit.
At around 12:00 A.M. the female fired a single shot out of her window into the air. Negotiators were able to establish communication with the female and attempted to deescalate the situation for multiple hours.
At around 1:45 A.M., the female stopped communications with our Negotiation Unit. Our team had information that she was harming herself, so the Special Response Team acted and found the female with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Emergency care was provided to her and she was transported to Doctors Hospital at Renaissance where she was pronounced deceased.
The Texas Rangers will be the lead investigation agency for this incident.
Our collective hearts go to out to the victim’s family during this difficult time. Further details will be made available at a later time.
by media | Jul 14, 2021 | Featured News, News, Police News
Pharr Police Ask Public for Help on Theft Case – Be on the Lookout
The Pharr Police Department is asking for the public’s help in a theft case that occurred between Sunday, July 11th and Monday, July 12th. Over $40,000 worth of equipment was stolen from the Vanguard Academy located at 1407 W. Moore Rd. belonging to A&E Lawn and Tree Trimming.
Items stolen:
• Orange ’17 Kubota MX 5800 tractor
• Black ’22 Big Tex 16 ft trailer
• Tractor attachments
• Set of trailer ramps
If you have any information about this case, please call Pharr Police at 956-787-TIPS (8477)
