by media | Apr 3, 2019 | Media Releases
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
Highlights from the Commission’s Meeting on April 1, 2019
April 14-20 Designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and the Pharr City Commission proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2019, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Pharr. Danny Ramirez, Communications Director for the city, accepted the proclamation and thanked city leaders for recognizing and honoring Pharr’s telecommunications department. The department, which serves as the single vital link for our police officers, firefighters, and EMT’s responds to emergency calls, dispatches emergency professionals and equipment and renders life-saving assistance to citizens. “Our telecommunications dispatch and personnel are integral to public safety and we commend their hard work and dedication,” stated Mayor Hernandez.
City Approves Ordinance Renaming Rancho Blanco Road to Javelina Drive
Pharr City leaders approved an ordinance renaming Rancho Blanco Road to Javelina Drive. The renaming of the public roadway to Javelina Drive will benefit the students and community of PSJA Southwest Early College High School, a Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD campus whose mascot is a Javelina. The City of Pharr continues to proudly support partnerships with our educational institutions to benefit our communities.
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by media | Mar 27, 2019 | Media Releases
Census Day RGV: One-Year and Counting!
April 1, 2019 marks a significant milestone as the official one-year date from Census Day 2020!To acknowledge this milestone, elected officials, community leaders, and regional stakeholders will hold two regional events to inform the media and public on the importance of the Census process and how the community is coming together to obtain an accurate count across the Rio Grande Valley.
Previous Census undercounts of the Rio Grande Valley have cost the region millions of dollars in resources and the RGV is once again vulnerable to a Census undercount due to unique demographics, non-urbanized neighborhoods, low internet technology access, and significant poverty rates.
Two coordinated, regional events are planned for Monday, April 1stto increase awareness and signify the next phase of preparation in building a stronger platform for a successful 2020 count!
Event Details:
When: Monday, April 1, 2019
10AM: Hidalgo County Commissioners Courtroom 100 E. Cano St. Edinburg, Texas
- Press conference format featuring Hidalgo County Judge Cortez, City Mayors, and other Community Leaders.
- Event will be live streamed on Facebook and on Hidalgo County Website.
- Media and Invited Guests are welcome.
2PM: Market Square – Historic Downtown Brownsville 1150 Market Square St., Brownsville, Texas
- Press conference briefing featuring remarks from Cameron County Judge Trevino, City Mayors,and other community leaders.
- Media and Public welcome. Food, beverages, and promotional items will be available.
For additional information, please contact:
Julia Benitez Sullivan, Hidalgo County Public Affairs [email protected](956) 292-7026, ext. 5505
Sylvia Garza-Perez, Cameron County [email protected](956) 544-0815
Ron Garza, LRGVDC Executive [email protected](956) 970-1188
by media | Mar 27, 2019 | Information, Media Releases
City of Pharr to Host Annual Pharr HUB Phestival on Saturday, 3/30 @ 2 pm
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr will host its annual Pharr HUB Phestival on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 2 pm to 11:30 pm in downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd). There will be plenty of family-friendly fun with carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, a car show, a bbq cook-off, and much, much more.
“We invite our entire Pharr and Rio Grande Valley community to join us as we celebrate our Pharr roots,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Each year this event gets bigger and better and we expect a great turnout this year with more attractions for our families, a great atmosphere, and an exciting line-up of performers, including our headliner, country music star Tracy Lawrence,” he continued.
Featured events at the Pharr Hub Phestival include the Pharr-Out Kids Nature Day with attractions including Contacto Animal Petting Zoo, Raptor Project, World Birding Center, Austin Bat Exhibition, Dock Dogs, an Exhibit from the Texas State Aquarium, and the West Texas Rattlesnake Roundup. Also, get your motors ready for the Pharr Hub Phestival Car & Motorcycle show! Car and motorcycle collectors will be displaying their show-stopping rides.
Live entertainment will feature performances by Lauren Corzine, Ruby Arroyo & the Band, Ruben Ramos, Serjio & Ropin’ the Wind, and close with headliner Tracy Lawrence. Entry into the Pharr HUB Phestival is FREE before 5 pm and $5 after 5 pm for ages 12 and over.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr HUB Phestival
WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 2 pm to 11:30 pm
WHERE: Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78552)
by media | Mar 22, 2019 | Media Releases
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
April 22-26 Proclaimed as National Community Development Week in Pharr
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and the Pharr City Commission proclaimed the week of April 22-26, 2019, as National Community Development Week in Pharr. Santiago Salinas, CDBG Manager for the city, was present to receive the proclamation. The City of Pharr is a participant in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which funds a myriad of social and public services, community projects and housing programs. Celebrating its 45th year, the Community Development Block Grant Program has developed a strong working network of relationships between the City of Pharr and a number of nonprofit agencies. “We are extremely grateful to be partners and recipients of the CDBG Program and we are thankful for the great work they have helped us accomplish for our citizens and community,” stated Mayor Hernandez.
Pharr Proclaims April as Fair Housing Month
The Pharr City Commission proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month, joining the rest of the nation in observing the month with special activities and events in recognition of the Federal Fair Housing Act and the important role it plays in our community. Noel De Leon, Pharr Housing Authority Executive Director and Rene Cantu, Chairman of the Community Development Council accepted the proclamation. The Fair Housing Act recognizes, supports, and encourages the right of every person, regardless of race, color, creed, gender, national origin, family status, or disability to live in the housing of the individual’s choice. Over the last few years, the Pharr City Commission has worked on numerous projects to provide affordable and fair housing to its citizens.
Featured Event: Pharr HUB Phestival – Saturday, March 20, 2019, from 2 pm to 11:30 pm
The Pharr Hub Phestival is fun for the whole family! Carnival rides, entertaining performances, and live music from various local and international groups. Great music, great food, and great family fun for all in Pharr, Texas!
Pharr Hub Phestival will have its Pharr-Out Kids Nature Day with attractions including Contacto Animal Petting Zoo, Raptor Project, World Birding Center, Austin Bat Exhibition, Dock Dogs, and the West Texas Rattlesnake Roundup!
Also, get your motors ready for the Pharr Hub Phestival Car & Motorcycle show! Car and motorcycle collectors will be displaying their show-stopping rides.
Time: 2:00 PM-11:30 PM
Cost: $5 after 5 PM (ages 12 and over)- Free before 5 PM
Location: Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd Pharr, Texas)
by media | Mar 13, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr was recently ranked among the safest places to live in Texas! A new study by Safehome.org released its rankings of all the safest cities in the United States with populations above 50,000 based on crime types and trends. Pharr earned a top spot as the 25th safest city in the state and is among the highest ranked in the Rio Grande Valley.
“We are committed to working with our law enforcement partners to ensure that our Pharr families are safe and secure,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Pharr has an outstanding public safety department and partnerships with our local agencies which help us not only create a safe environment for our citizens but also foster a positive relationship within our community,” he added. “The entire Pharr City Commission is proud of this recognition and we thank all our city, local, state, and federal law enforcement partners for helping contribute to this recognition.”
According to the study, Pharr ranked as the 25th safest city in Texas out of the top 60 ranked, with six cities from the Rio Grande Valley also making the list. The study indicates that Texas is home to many of the safest cities in the United States.
“Our department is dedicated to the public safety of every citizen, business, and organization in our city,” stated Pharr Chief of Police Jose A. Luengo. “Throughout the day our patrols monitor our city parks, schools, and areas heavily trafficked by the public,” he said. “Most importantly, we take pride in taking the time to stop and interact with our community to know exactly what problems or issues they might be facing,” he continued.
Pharr remains focused on providing every citizen with the best quality of life and continues to make public safety its top priority. As part of that commitment, the city has entered into a partnership with South Texas College (STC) to open the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence. The Public Safety Complex provides continuing education for current law enforcement officers, public safety personnel, and serve as a teaching site for STC students earning a Criminal Justice degree.
by media | Mar 11, 2019 | Media Releases
Pharr, Texas – Representatives from the City of Pharr, Texas, USA, and the municipality of Apaseo El Grande, Guanajato, Mexico, met for a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding to establish the “Global Cities Economic Partnership Pharr-Apaseo El Grande.” In attendance at the ceremony were Pharr International Bridge Director Luis Bazan and Apaseo El Grande Mayor Moises Guerrero Lara, among other representatives from both communities.
The partnership’s objective is to formalize a bilateral relationship to promote growth and expand economic opportunities in both cities through joint initiatives in trade, investment, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The parties will conduct these initiatives to increase business opportunities and strengthen the cultural, historic, and economic ties between the cities.
“We are proud to continue strengthening partnerships with our neighbors to the south, to work together on mutually beneficial projects that will promote trade and economic activity for both our communities,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D.
“The Pharr International Bridge continues to lay the ground-work for sustained economic opportunities in partnership with industrial hubs in major cities across Mexico,” said Bridge Director Luis Bazan. “Our new friends, strategic partners and trade allies in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato understand the importance Pharr plays in their logistical plans and are now forming a committee consisting of members from their industrial association to start fomenting the use of the Pharr Bridge,” he continued.
The memorandum of understanding was approved at the February 7, 2019, meeting of the Pharr City Commission.
