Pharr Police Department to Host Annual Pharr Night Out
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Police Department is excited to announce this year’s Pharr Night Out event. This exciting community gathering is part of the nationwide initiative known as National Night Out, aimed at promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
The event will be held TODAY, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Pharr Town Center, located at 500 N. Jackson Road, in front of Main Event.
“We invite all our Pharr families to join us for a fun Pharr Night Out,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Our Pharr PD and city staff have coordinated a fun evening of activities and entertainment for the community as we celebrate the relationship between our law enforcement, public safety officials, and our citizens,” he added. “Everyone is invited to participate!”
The event will feature multiple food vendors and local businesses showcasing their products and services. Families are encouraged to come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. There will be an assortment of engaging games and activities for children. Admission is FREE to the public.
For additional information about Pharr Night Out, please contact Officer D. Trevino at (956) 856-4625. We look forward to welcoming you to Pharr Night Out on August 1st and sharing in an evening of unity, engagement, and celebration.
The public and media are invited to attend.
DETAILS
Date: TODAY, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Pharr Town Center (500 N. Jackson Road, Pharr, TX 78577) in front of Main Event
Pharr PD Partners with Hidalgo County to Host Red Sand Project
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Police Department is proud to announce its partnership with the Red Sand Project and the Hidalgo County Family Violence Task Force in the fight against human trafficking.
To raise awareness and inspire action, the department will be hosting a special event on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 3 pm at the Pharr Police Department (1900 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577), where participants will have the opportunity to fill cracks with red sand, symbolizing solidarity in the fight against human trafficking.
The Red Sand Project is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking and engaging communities in the fight against it. By filling cracks in sidewalks and other public spaces with red sand, the project serves as a visual reminder of the hidden vulnerabilities that contribute to human trafficking.
Human trafficking is a violation of human rights that affects countless individuals worldwide. The Pharr Police Department recognizes the importance of combating this issue and is committed to raising awareness and taking action to prevent human trafficking in our area.
The public and all media are invited to attend.
Event Details: Date: Thursday, July 27, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm Location: Pharr Police Department (1900 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577)
City of Pharr Names Dr. Jonathan B. Flores as New Assistant City Manager
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is proud to announce that it has named Dr. Jonathan B. Flores as its new Assistant City Manager.
Jonathan B. Flores Ed.D., a native of Pharr, Texas is a municipal government professional with over twenty-two years of diverse law enforcement experience. Since 2005, he has worked in various roles and assignments, such as patrol, criminal investigations, major crimes, and as Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police for the City of Alton.
“I am truly humbled and excited for the opportunity to serve my hometown of Pharr as their new Assistant City Manager,” said Flores. “I am grateful to Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, and the city commission for selecting me to join their leadership team, as we work diligently to continue to move Pharr forward,” he added.
Dr. Flores is a graduate of the 90th session of LEMIT’s Leadership command college and has garnered recognition for his leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels including the International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 under 40 leadership award, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Public Service Award, and the Texas Police Chief’s Association Leadership Award.
“We welcome Dr. Flores to our Pharr family and know that he will make an excellent addition to our city and our community with his many years of municipal government experience and leadership accolades,” said Mayor Hernandez. “He is a great fit for our city leadership and I look forward to the many great things we will accomplish for our Pharr citizens in the coming years,” Hernandez added.
In 2023, Dr. Flores was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Flores is a TML Leadership Fellow and is currently in the process of earning credentialed manager candidate status through the International City Manager’s Association.
Dr. Flores is married to his high school sweetheart Rachel, and they have two wonderful children Michael & Dominique, and one Granddaughter Layla.
Pharr Police and TxDOT Begin Annual 4th of July DWI Campaign
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Police Department is teaming up with TxDOT to increase awareness and information about drinking and driving. This campaign will include an increase in the enforcement of DWI laws to reduce the number of DWI-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
The campaign period will take place from June 23 through July 9, 2023.
There are many consequences of drinking and driving. The most serious is death. In 2020, there were 23,166 DUI-alcohol-related traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 963 fatalities and 2,102 serious injuries according to TxDOT.
Other consequences include fines, loss of driver’s license, and jail time.
The Pharr Police Department is committed to keeping everyone safe this 4th of July holiday and wants to thank the community for continuously following the laws.
Pharr PD Mental Health Unit to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on Friday, 9/9 @ 7pm
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and the Pharr PD Mental Health Unit will be hosting the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair with the theme “Stick by Me” to bring awareness and local organizations together to provide information to the community.
The event will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 7 pm – 9 pm at the Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr.) in Pharr.
“Everyone is invited to join us as we work together to advocate for Mental Health Awareness during this fun family-friendly event,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “I’m proud to see the great work our Pharr PD Mental Health Unit is doing in advocating for awareness and bringing our local organizations together with our community to educate everyone on the services and assistance that are available to address mental health,” he added.
The event will feature mental health booths, a glow stick vigil, speakers, testimony, and a walk. For more information, contact Officer N. Zepeda at [email protected].
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr PD Mental Health Unit to Host 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair
WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2022, from 7 pm – 9 pm
WHERE: Pharr Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center (1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)
MEDIA ADVISORY
Media Contact: Yuri Gonzalez
Phone: (956) 310-2139
Email: [email protected]
Pharr City Manager Chief Andy Harvey Named New LEITF Co-chair
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is proud to announce that earlier today, the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force (LEITF) named City Manager Chief Andy Harvey as the new LEITF Co-chair.
The announcement was made in the following press release:
Chief Andy Harvey Named New LEITF Co-chair
PHARR, TEXAS — Chief Andy Harvey of Pharr, Texas — on the border with Reynosa, Mexico — is a new co-chair of the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force.
Harvey currently serves as Police Chief and City Manager of Pharr and has been outspoken about the need for better border and immigration policies, including in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about policing and immigration in 2019.
He assumes his leadership role at a pivotal moment for border and immigration reforms. In polling earlier this year, about 4 in 5 respondents said they would support “Republicans and Democrats working together on immigration reforms that strengthen border security, create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children, and ensure a legal, reliable workforce for America’s farmers and ranchers.”
“What’s actually occurring in our local communities is important to the larger conversation surrounding immigration. We are all less safe without commonsense immigration reforms and practical, effective border security. Let’s work together to make our nation safer,” said Chief Andy Harvey of Pharr, Texas.
“Chief Harvey’s more than 26 years of public service and leadership experience, spanning positions in law enforcement, the military, and city government, as well as his expertise in immigration are welcome assets as he joins the task force’s leadership,” said Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County, Texas.
Chief Harvey’s fellow co-chairs are Sheriff Ed Gonzalez (Harris County, Texas) and Sheriff Margaret Mims (Fresno County, California).
