by media | Aug 15, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Destiny Through Christ Church
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony in celebration of the new DestinyThrough Christ (DTC) Church which will be built on the former site of the Tejano Saloon. The event will take place at 11 am on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 1302 W. Nolana Loop in Pharr.
“We are proud to welcome new development to the City of Pharr and are excited to have DTC Church and Pastor Rudy Beltran build roots in our community,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We invite the public to join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion,” he added.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Destiny Through Christ (DTC) Church
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, August 15, 2019, at 11 am
WHERE: 1302 W. Nolana Loop Pharr, TX 78577 (Formerly Tejano Saloon)
by media | Aug 13, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr Mayor Hernandez Participates in West Texas Legislative Summit
Pharr, Texas – Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and representatives from the City of Pharr, Texas, were invited to attend and participate in the 16th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas on August 7-8, 2019. Hernandez was a panelist on a session entitled “Borders, Ports, & the Power of the Economy: Unleashing the Trade Potential of the United States,” and shared his insights and experience regarding the impact of the Pharr International Bridge on the local and regional economy.
The summit was hosted by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, with honorary co-hosts U. S. Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11), State Senator Charles Perry (District 28), and State Representative Drew Darby (District 72). This year, the focus of the summit was on international trade and featured keynote speaker was Ambassador Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
“I was honored to be invited to attend this summit and share the story of our international port of entry,” said Hernandez. “We had a fruitful discussion regarding the growing impact of international trade and commerce, the need for additional infrastructure and inspection personnel, and how the entire state is impacted by border trade issues,” Hernandez continued.
“On behalf of the City of Pharr, we would like to extend our appreciation to Congressman Conaway, the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, and all other individuals and organizations who contributed to the success of this summit,” Hernandez ended.
by media | Aug 6, 2019 | Media Releases
Sales tax activity for the City of Pharr as of the month of July 2019 continues to show a positive upward trend, demonstrating a steady increase in sales activity. This report is the tenth month of the City’s fiscal year and represents sales activity for the month of May 2019. The report showed an overall positive trend in sales tax growth in the amount of $2,195,293, an increase of 15.06% for this time period. City sales tax collections also saw an increase of 5.33% ($1,760,677) compared to last July 2018 ($1,671,537). Pharr continues to rank first in collections year-to-date.
by media | Jul 17, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr and Workforce Solutions to Host 5th Annual RGV Job Fair on Thursday, 7/18 @ 9 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, is excited to host the 5th annual RGV Job Fair, among the largest in the region. Over 65 employers from various industries will be on-site seeking qualified individuals looking to advance their professional careers. The job fair will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd.) in Pharr.
“Our job fair has been very successful over the years, and it has grown into one of the largest in the RGV,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “This year we have added more employers from all different professional fields and industries,” he continued. “Job seekers will have the opportunity to apply to almost any occupation they are interested in,” he added. “We invite anyone looking for a job to attend and bring their resumes!”
Employers in the areas of healthcare, government, education, agriculture, construction, oil field, banking, transportation, retail, customer service, restaurant chains, and more will be available to answer any questions, accept job applications, and conduct on-site interviews. Complimentary access to computers and copiers for online applications will be available on-site. Job seekers can pre-register for this FREE event at https://wfsolutions.org/rgvjobfair.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr and Workforce Solutions 5th Annual RGV Job Fair
WHEN: Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Jul 17, 2019 | Media Releases
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, July 1, 2019, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
City Receives Update on Hidalgo County Drainage Improvements
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission received an update from City Engineer & Director Omar Anzaldua regarding the city’s drainage infrastructure improvements that are being conducted by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 as part of the 2018 Drainage Improvement Bond Program.
Mr. Anzaldua advised the commission that he has met with Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to finalize the engineering part of the projects and was notified that the district will be releasing a timeline and schedule for the projects within the City of Pharr including status on design or construction and the timeline for completion. Mayor Hernandez reminded the commission and public that this is not a city project but a county project being handled entirely by the county and that a majority of the projects were designated to South Pharr, the area most impacted by flooding.
“The county has been working very hard on this project and is giving us updates as they progress,” stated Hernandez. “The county is responsible for these projects and we are working with them to ensure that they remain on schedule and on time,” he added. Mayor Hernandez further stated that the City of Pharr is committed to making additional improvements to the drainage system on top of what the county is doing to ensure that flooding is mitigated throughout the city, however, the final decision will be left up to the citizens of Pharr. “Pharr will not mandate a tax on our citizens, instead our plan is to put it up to a vote to our citizens,” Hernandez stated. “The county will only be able to complete certain projects as they do not have enough funding to fix our entire system, that is where we, as the citizens of Pharr, must step in and vote to invest and make the needed improvements that the county cannot make,” he continued.
The county is expected to begin the projects within the next few months and Mayor Hernandez noted that the City of Pharr would not be able to make any drainage improvements until the county has completed all their projects. Once the projects are complete, the city plans to ask voters to approve a tax increase for city-wide drainage improvements. Additionally, Mayor Hernandez announced that the city has been working with students from the Dual Language Architectural Design course at PSJA Southwest Early College High School to develop drainage solutions.
“These students have done a remarkable job in helping the city to develop drainage solutions,” said Mayor Hernandez. “We are thrilled about their proposals and will continue working with these outstanding visionaries to ensure that our community is able to implement their ideas when the time comes for the city to make our own drainage improvements,” he added.
Featured Event: Operation Clean Sweep – Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8 am to 12 pm
Join us Saturday, July 27th at the Jones Box Park for Operation Clean Sweep. Let’s keep Pharr beautiful!
by media | Jun 18, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr Welcomes RGV’s First CarMax to the Region
Pharr, Texas – City of Pharr officials and the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars on Thursday, June 13, 2019. This is the first CarMax to open in the Rio Grande Valley and the 22nd location the company has opened in Texas. CarMax Pharr is located at 1300 East I-2, Pharr, TX 78552.
“The City of Pharr is proud to welcome CarMax to our growing community of Pharr,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “CarMax will add to the diverse and vibrant retail economy of our city,” he added.
With over 300 used vehicles of almost every make and model, CarMax also offers customers the unique ability to choose vehicle transfers from any other CarMax location in the country. The new facility in Pharr is estimated to create over 100 jobs.
“Pharr has been incredibly welcoming, and we are thrilled to be a community partner,” said Dave Marrero, location general manager of the Pharr CarMax. “Our team is excited to be opening our first CarMax store in the Rio Grande Valley and introduce customers to an exceptional used car buying experience.”
Members from throughout the community and region attended the event, welcoming CarMax to Pharr. Making it a point to give back to the local community and in celebration of its new home, CarMax surprised the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, which is located in Pharr, with a $10,000 grant.
“This was a great celebration and we are especially happy to have CarMax be part of our community, as an outstanding business and employer,” stated Mayor Hernandez. “We look forward to a strong partnership and great success for CarMax,” he added.
