by media | Nov 9, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases
City of Pharr Announces Pre-Registration Now Open for New Broadband Internet Service TEAMPHARR.NET
The City of Pharr is now taking pre-registrations for their new fiber-optic broadband internet service TEAMPHARR.NET. Interested Pharr families can begin the pre-registration process by visiting www.teampharr.net to reserve their spot for the new high-speed internet service starting at only $25 per month.
“The City of Pharr is proud to announce that the pre-registration process for our new internet service TEAMPHARR.NET is now open to our Pharr families,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We have been working on this project diligently and we are excited to launch the first phase of the service in the south zone of Pharr,” he continued. “The affordable broadband service will be available to every Pharr resident and business owner and requires no contract or installation fee,” added Mayor Hernandez.
As part of the project, TEAMPHARR.NET, the city will install 2.1 million feet or 398 miles of fiber-optic cable to 24,000 residential and business accounts. The network will provide an internet speed of up to 1 gigabyte, depending on the plan chosen, which will provide fast, reliable, accessible, and affordable internet for Pharr families.
“These days, the internet is our lifeline; It connects us to the everyday world, it keeps us teaching and learning through virtual means, and it gives us access to opportunities that are beyond our normal reach,” said Mayor Hernandez during the press conference announcing the project earlier this year. “As your city leaders, we have found a viable solution and are proud to soon be offering affordable high-speed broadband Internet to within our community,” Hernandez added.
The project has been taking shape in phases starting with building the network in the south part of the city, then moving into the mid part of the city, and finally the north part of the city. Eventually, the entire city will be lit up and “ready” for use by June of 2022.
For more information or to pre-register for the service visit https://old.pharr-tx.com/teampharr-net/.
by media | Nov 3, 2021 | Media Releases, News
Last Call to Register for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade & Fireworks Event
The City of Pharr is still accepting registrations for the Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks event. The last day to register to be part of the parade is Friday, November 5, 2021. The parade will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd) and the Fireworks Show will begin at 8 pm.
If you have a business or organization and would like to participate in this year’s parade you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. You can register online today at https://pharr.jotform.com/212834336361049.
Don’t miss out on being a part of this great event as we show our gratitude and honor the men and women who have valiantly served our nation. Participants are encouraged to sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red, white, and blue!
The parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk and end at Sam Houston. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact Adolfo Garcia at (956) 402-4650 or [email protected].
by media | Nov 2, 2021 | Media Releases, My Pharr, News
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
Commission Proclaims November 1, 2021 as Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring November 1, 2021, as Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day. The monarch butterfly is an iconic North American species whose multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured the imagination of millions of Americans. Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, U.S. cities, municipalities, and other communities are committing to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators, and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community. Mayor Hernandez has signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and encourages other city officials across our great nation to take a stand with him so that the monarch butterfly will once again flourish across the continent. The City of Pharr’s Urban Ecologist, Libby Martinez, accepted the proclamation during the meeting and discussed the various initiatives the City of Pharr has implemented to ensure the monarch continues to thrive. Initiatives include the planting of native plants the monarch relies on, education programs at the city’s nature park to help the public learn about their importance, and murals located at city parks that pay homage to the butterfly.
City Announces Pre-Registration Now Available for New Broadband Internet Service TEAMPHARR.NET
City Manager Ed Wylie announced during the meeting that the City of Pharr will start taking pre-registrations for their new broadband internet service TEAMPHARR.NET beginning on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Interested Pharr families can begin the pre-registration process to reserve their spot for the new high-speed internet service starting at only $25 per month. For more information or to reserve your spot visit www.teampharr.net.
City Commission Approves Ordinance Amendment Authorizing Civil Service Positions within the Fire and Police Departments
The Pharr City Commission approved an Ordinance amending Ordinance O-2021-45 relating to the number of authorized civil service positions within the Fire and Police Departments. The City and Fire unions agreed to add two new ranks within the Fire Department. In addition, new positions will be added as authorized in the Fiscal Year 21-22 personnel budget for both departments.
Commission Adopts Resolution for the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
The Pharr City Commission approved a Resolution adopting the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2021. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has concluded its review of the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2021 (HMAP2021) and is Approvable Pending Adoption (APA). The next step is for the participating jurisdictions, including the City of Pharr, to adopt HMAP2021 by resolution. A FEMA-approved HMAP is required for eligibility for grant funds through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs, and FEMA also requires that HMAPs be updated every five years. In 2016, the City of Pharr adopted Hidalgo County’s HMAP, and this year (2021) is time to update. City staff have been involved at every phase of the planning process to ensure the City is prepared to apply for grant funding. Updates to HMAP2021 include analysis of previous actions in HMAP2016, addition of projects listed in the Drainage Master Plan, and addition of projects identified by various departments.
Featured Event: Salute to Veterans Parade & Fireworks Show – Saturday, November 6, 2021
Veterans Day is a special holiday that honors all those who have served, and currently serve, in the United States Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Join us Saturday, November 6th, in Downtown Pharr starting at 4:30 PM to honor veterans with the Veterans Day Parade! Let’s support and honor our heroes, past and present. A fireworks show will be displayed over the city beginning at 8:00 pm.
by media | Oct 28, 2021 | Featured News, Information, Media Releases, News
City of Pharr to Host Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting Monday, 11/1 @ 9 am
The City of Pharr will host a Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting in collaboration with members from the cities of McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg to discuss drainage issues impacting Hidalgo County and will be presenting a model ordinance. The meeting is open to all cities in Hidalgo County and has been rescheduled to take place on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 9-11 am at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave.) in Pharr.
The meeting will include Mayors, City Managers, and City Engineers from within Hidalgo County. With input gathered from previous meetings and with the growth of the committee, a model ordinance will be discussed among members during this meeting.
The Municipal Drainage Committee, which has been meeting frequently over the past few months, was created to coordinate efforts to mitigate stormwater drainage events in Hidalgo County.
All media are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 1, 2021 from 9-11 am
WHERE: Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Oct 26, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
City of Pharr to Host Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting on Friday, 10/29 @ 8 am
The City of Pharr will host a Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting in collaboration with members from the cities of McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg to discuss drainage issues impacting Hidalgo County and will be presenting a model ordinance. The meeting is open to all cities in Hidalgo County and will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 9-11 am at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave.) in Pharr.
The meeting will include Mayors, City Managers, and City Engineers from within Hidalgo County. With input gathered from previous meetings and with the growth of the committee, a model ordinance will be discussed among members during this meeting.
The Municipal Drainage Committee, which has been meeting frequently over the past few months, was created to coordinate efforts to mitigate stormwater drainage events in Hidalgo County.
All media are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting
WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 9-11 am
WHERE: Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Oct 19, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
Registration is Now Open for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade & Fireworks Event
The City of Pharr has announced that registration is now open for the city’s annual Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks event. The parade will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd) and the Fireworks Show will begin at 8 pm.
If you have a business or organization and would like to participate in this year’s parade you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. You can register online today at https://pharr.jotform.com/212834336361049.
Don’t miss out on being a part of this great event as we show our gratitude and honor the men and women who have valiantly served our nation. Participants are encouraged to sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red, white, and blue!
The parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk and end at Sam Houston. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact Adolfo Garcia at (956) 402-4650 or [email protected].
