by media | Feb 23, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
Pharr EDC to Host Groundbreaking for C & J Logistical Services on Friday, 2/24 @ 11 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony for C & J Logistical Services, which will be expanding its facility.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 11 am on Friday, February 24, 2023, at C & J Logistical Services (9103 S. Austin Dr.) in Pharr.
“C & J Logistical Services has been very successful in the City of Pharr and we are proud to see them expand their services and facilities through this new expansion,” said Victor Perez, Pharr EDC President/CEO. “The expansion will allow them to continue to grow their business and create more job opportunities for our local workforce,” he added.
The Pharr EDC will be hosting a groundbreaking for the expansion of local business, C & J Logistical Services. C & J was established as an international logistics company, providing services necessary for the movement of goods across international borders, and has been in operation in the city of Pharr for over twenty years. The new facility will total 48,000 SF with an initial capital investment of over $3.2 million and a potential addition of ten to fifteen new jobs.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr EDC Groundbreaking Ceremony for C & J Logistical Services
WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2023, at 11 am
WHERE: C & J Logistical Services (9103 S. Austin Dr., Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Jan 26, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
REMINDER – Pharr EDC to Host Groundbreaking for Mi Jardin Plaza TODAY, 1/26 @ 11 am
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mi Jardin Plaza, a new development that will welcome many new businesses to the Pharr community.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 11 am TODAY, THURSDAY, January 26, 2023, at Mi Jardin Plaza (1206 W. Sam Houston) in Pharr.
“This is a wonderful new development for the Pharr community and we are proud to welcome Mi Jardin Plaza to our city,” said Victor Perez, Pharr EDC President/CEO. “The plaza will be home to new retail, medical, and healthcare businesses as well as have the capacity for other future business ventures,” he added.
The Mi Jardin Plaza development will be home to Mi Jardin Adult Day Care Center #3 with a capacity of 300 individuals and will provide over fifteen jobs. This will be the first-of-its-kind facility in South Texas to have a specialty wing dedicated to young adults with special needs and learning disabilities. In addition, the plaza will include four medical office suites and retail space for a potential restaurant chain.
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr EDC Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mi Jardin Plaza
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11 am
WHERE: Mi Jardin Plaza (1206 W. Sam Houston, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Jan 25, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
Pharr – Reynosa International Bridge to host emerging leaders to discuss Economic Impacts in the RGV on Wednesday, January 25th
Pharr, Texas – The Pharr International Bridge will be hosting a group of professionals from throughout the Rio Grande Valley, who are part of the RGV Partnership Leadership Program, to discuss the economic impacts of the bridge’s international relations and trade as well as the economy of the Rio Grande Valley.
The event will take place TODAY, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, starting at 4:00 pm at the Pharr International Bridge (9900 S Cage Blvd Pharr TX 78577).
The RGV Partnership offers a unique nine-month program that showcases the many industries that make up the Rio Grande Valley. The RGV Leadership Program provides an opportunity to cultivate a relationship with leaders from across the four-county region while addressing the challenges and opportunities impacting the RGV. Program participants have professional careers that include backgrounds in higher education, workforce solutions, business and government affairs, marketing, and county government.
The RGV Partnership Leadership Program group participating in the discussion is tasked with addressing the topic of the economy in the Rio Grande Valley. They will review how the RGV economy has changed over the last 30 years, examine the RGV’s relationship with Mexico, where the economy is heading, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
“Being a member of this leadership program provides an opportunity to be involved with leaders wanting to explore alternatives to enhancing government programs and services to our community, being a member of that group is a humbling experience,” said Maricela De Leon, MPA. De Leon is a business, legislative and grant-writing consultant and a participant in the RGV Partnership Leadership Program.
Participating in the discussion and addressing the leadership group will be City of Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan, local economic development leaders within the border region, and binational partners from the City of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.
For more information please contact Maricela De Leon at (956) 393-9902 or Luis Bazan at (956) 402-4660.
All media is invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr – Reynosa International Bridge to host emerging leaders to discuss Economic Impacts in the RGV
WHEN: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
WHERE: Pharr International Bridge (9900 S Cage Blvd Pharr TX 78577)
by media | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
All media is invited to attend to cover the event. Please call (956) 310-2139 or email [email protected] with the name of the representative attending to confirm your media outlet’s attendance.
Pharr to Host State of the City Address on Thursday, January 19th @ 11:30 am
Pharr, Texas – Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission are proud to announce that the city will host its annual State of the City Address on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at the Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd.). The event will also be broadcast on SOMOS 5.3, the city’s website https://old.pharr-tx.com/, and on the city’s Facebook page (@cityofpharr) via Facebook LIVE.
“Great things are happening every day in the City of Pharr as we work with all our Team of Pharr leaders, employees, partners, and community members continue to work collaboratively to achieve exceptional accomplishments for our citizens,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Our annual State of the City Address will highlight the many accolades, achievements, projects, and endeavors we worked on in 2022 as well as recognize the efforts of all our partners who helped bring these efforts to fruition,” he continued. “We invite you to watch the Pharr State of the City Address on SOMOS 5.3 or Facebook LIVE,” Hernandez added.
The City of Pharr will highlight and showcase its 2022 endeavors including city projects, economic development growth, legislative efforts, infrastructure developments, public safety initiatives, partnerships, quality-of-life enhancements, and more. It has been an exciting year for the City of Pharr with many accomplishments to celebrate!
All media is invited to attend to cover the event.
DETAILS
WHAT: Pharr State of the City Address
WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
WHERE: Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, 78577)
by media | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
City of Pharr to Host 114th Birthday Celebration on Thursday, January 19th @ 5pm
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr will host its 114th Birthday Celebration for the community on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Pharr Downtown Southside Park (118 S. Cage Blvd,) next to Pharr City Hall.
“This is a milestone celebration for our city and our community as we celebrate 114 years of Pharr’s history,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We are proud to celebrate our past, present, and future, and invite all Pharr citizens to join us for an evening of family fun,” he added.
The FREE event will feature a birthday cake, music, city trivia, and much more!
All media and the public are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: City of Pharr’s 114th Birthday Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 5 pm – 7 pm
WHERE: City of Pharr Downtown Southside Park (118 S Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Jan 20, 2023 | Featured News, Information, Live, Media Releases, My Pharr, News, News
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, January 16, 2023, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
City Proclaims January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud, or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services, or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. The Pharr Police Department’s Human Trafficking Liaison, Nancy Gonzalez, spoke to the commission about the resources, presentations, and education her department provides to the community regarding Human Trafficking awareness. The Pharr Police Department is the only department in the Rio Grande Valley that has a Human Trafficking Liason. Interim Chief of Police Juan F. Gonzalez, members of the Pharr Police Department, and members of its Human Trafficking and Crime Victims Unit accepted the proclamation.
City Appoints Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. as Deputy City Attorney-Prosecutor for the Pharr Municipal Court
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved an ordinance appointing a Deputy City Attorney-Prosecutor for the Pharr Municipal Court. Pursuant to Section 45.201 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, all prosecutions in a municipal court shall be conducted by the City Attorney of the Municipality or by a Deputy City Attorney. The appointment is non-assignable and in the event of the Prosecutor’s absence or unavailability, the City Attorney shall prosecute and/or make arrangements to handle court during the absence or unavailability of the Deputy City Attorney-Prosecutor. Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. of the Ricky Rod Law Group was appointed to the position. “Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City of Pharr and its citizens,” said Rodriguez. “I look forward to doing great things for the City of Pharr and Judge Villescas,” he added.
City Announces January Sales Tax Report
Interim City Manager Anali Alanis announced that the sales tax activity for the city of Pharr as of the month of January 2023 continues to show a positive upward trend, demonstrating a steady increase in sales activity. According to the report, the City of Pharr shows an increase of 2.55% year-to-date true growth compared to the same period last Year (2022) and 2.55% compared to last December 2022 Payments.
City Approves Resolution authorizing the City of Pharr to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Hidalgo for the Scofflaw Program
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the City of Pharr to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the County of Hidalgo for the Scofflaw Program. This Interlocal Agreement is a renewal of a five-year Interlocal Agreement entered on February 6, 2018, between the City of Pharr and the County of Hidalgo to participate in the Hidalgo County Scofflaw Program. The term of the agreement will be for a period of five years (it is a three-year agreement with two one-year renewals with the same terms and conditions). Hamer Enterprises provides internet processing services for Hidalgo County. The scofflaw program has helped the City of Pharr potentially collect approximately $3.4M in outstanding citations.
Featured Event: City of Pharr’s 114th Birthday Celebration – Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm
The City of Pharr is turning 114 years old this year and YOU ARE INVITED! Join the celebration on January 19th in Downtown Pharr from 5 pm – 7 pm!
