More than 40 Employers to Gather in Pharr for Bi-Annual Hub Job Fair
Pharr, Texas – The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Workforce Solutions and the Pharr EDC is preparing to host the bi-annual Hub Job Fair.
The Hub Job Fair will take place TODAY, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Pepe Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave. Pharr, Texas) starting at 9 am.
Over 40 employers will be in attendance searching for employees to fill their vacancies. Employers will include DHR Health, Spectrum, Lone Star National Bank, City of Pharr and more.
“We do offer interviews on-site,” Marcela Beas, Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce President/CEO said. “Make sure to come interview ready and bring your most updated resume,” Beas added.
Pre-registration is not required, and the job fair is FREE to the public.
Media is invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Bi-Annual Hub Job Fair
WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 9 am
WHERE: Pepe Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave. Pharr, Texas)
Pharr EMS Partners with Valley Hospitals for Stop the Bleed Event
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr and Pharr EMS will be partnering with area hospitals and agencies to host a Stop the Bleed event.
These courses will be offered TODAY, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Pharr ONE building (1121 E. Nolana Loop, Pharr, Texas 78577). A total of three classes will be offered and start at the following times: 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm.
According to the National Trauma Institute, hemorrhaging is responsible for 35% of pre-hospital deaths and 40% of deaths in the first twenty-four hours after a traumatic event. By learning proper bleeding control techniques, everyone can help save a life during the most critical moments.
DETAILS
WHAT: Stop the Bleed Courses
WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm
WHERE: Pharr ONE building (1121 E. Nolana Loop, Pharr, Texas 78577
Thousands Gather in Downtown Pharr for 15th Annual Hub Phestival
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr hosted their 15th Annual Hub Phestival Saturday night in Downtown Pharr. The musical event drew in thousands of people from Pharr, the Rio Grande Valley and beyond!
Hub Phest 2023 kicked off with the annual BBQ Cook-Off, Car Show and performances by Texas Storm and Gatos Locos. At the main stage Matt Castillo, Grupo Costumbre, La Sonora Dinamita, Michael Salgado, and headliner La Leyenda entertained the crowd all night long!
“We are extremely proud of the amazing turnout from our community for our annual City of Pharr Hub Phestival,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Thank you to all who joined us, our city staff for an excellent event, and our sponsors for helping make this year’s event bigger and better,” he added. “It was great to see everyone having a great time with the many entertainment activities and concerts,” Hernandez said.
Other activities also included a petting zoo, alpaca farm, luchadores, dozens of vendors, and plenty of food options. Carnival rides lined Business 83 packed with kids and teens looking for a thrill.
The City of Pharr would like to thank our sponsors, elected officials, vendors, and media partners for making this a spectacular event. A special thank you to the residents of Pharr and all our visitors for joining us! We hope to see you next year!
Pharr Hub Phestival, the Musical Event of the Year, Takes Place this Saturday, 5/20 at 5 PM in Downtown Pharr
Pharr, Texas – The musical event of the year is back in the City of Pharr with hit-making performers, vendors, food, a petting zoo, carnival rides and more!
Hub Phest 2023 will take place Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 5 pm to midnight in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd).
Musical acts performing this year’s event include Michael Salgado, La Sonora Dinamita, Groupo Costumbre, Matt Castillo and headliner La Leyenda.
Hub Phest 2023 includes the annual Cook Off hosted by The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, Car Show hosted by Pharr Parks & Recreation and the thrilling Lucha Libre show!
Tickets are $5 and available at the gate. Kids 12 and under get in FREE! Gates open at 5 pm. All-you-can-ride carnival bracelets will be available for $10.
Pre-sale tickets are available right now. They can be purchased at the Utility Billing Building inside Pharr City Hall.
Ahead of the event, road closures will take place.
Friday, May 19, 2023, starting at 9 am
Cage Blvd. from State Ave. to Kelly Ave.
Business 83 from Birch St. to Bluebonnet St.
Saturday, May 20, 2023, starting at 7 am
Newcombe (Park) Ave. from Athol St. to Aster St.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
All closures LIFTED starting at 12 pm.
A map with the festival grounds and road closures is included below.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr Hub Phest 2023
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 5 pm to midnight
WHERE: Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd)
City of Pharr to Distribute Sandbags at Two Locations Ahead of Rainy Weekend
Pharr, Texas – Ahead of forecasted heavy rains, the City of Pharr is making sandbags available to all residents and businesses.
Sandbag distribution will begin TODAY, May 12, 2023, from 1 pm to 8 pm at two locations.
Pharr EMS Headquarters (3000 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577)
Jones Box Park (1201 W. Rosa Lane, Pharr, TX 78577)
These sites will be fully self-service. Shovels and bags will be provided to residents. Residents will receive 6 bags; businesses will get 12 bags. Both will need to show proof of Pharr residency.
A second distribution will take place Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm at the same two locations. This distribution event will also be self-service.
Additionally, residents may receive alerts to their phone via CodeRed Emergency Alerts. Residents can text “PHARRALERTS” to 99411 to receive information about road closures, weather alerts, water line disruptions and more.
Please contact Michael Martinez at (956) 272-9803 for more information.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr Sandbag Distribution
WHEN: TODAY, May 12, 2023, from 1 pm to 8 pm
WHERE: (1)Pharr EMS Headquarters (3000 N Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577) (2) Jones Box Park (1201 W. Rosa Lane, Pharr, TX 78577)
City of Pharr to Host Block Party to Provide Information for Storm Recovery
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr Building and Code Compliance Department will be hosting its monthly Block Party for the first time since the April 28th storms.
The FREE May Block Party will be held TODAY, Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at Lorenzo Garcia Park (413 E. Clark Ave. Pharr, Texas 78577).
This serves as a great opportunity for residents to get more information about services that our city is offering regarding storm clean-up.
Right now, residents can save up to $115 dollars in permitting fees for repairs to fences and roof shingles. Residents can also get more information on trash pick-up and drop-off.
We encourage the community to meet our departments, learn more about our programs and enjoy FREE food and drinks. For more information, please contact Nicholas Gonzalez at (956) 402-2633.
This FREE event is open to the public. All media is invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr May Block Party
WHEN: Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
WHERE: Lorenzo Garcia Park (413 E. Clark Ave. Pharr, Texas 78577)
