News Archive

City of Pharr to Appoint Juan F. Gonzalez as Chief of Police Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr will appoint Juan F. Gonzalez as Chief of Police for the Pharr Police Department.   The swearing-in will be held TODAY, June 5, 2023, during the scheduled City...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

City of Pharr Waives Permitting Fees for Fence and Re-roofing Repairs until Sunday, 5/14 Pharr, Texas – In response to this weekend’s damaging storm, the Pharr Building and Code Compliance Department is prioritizing permitting and waiving fees for fence and...

Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce to Host Mayor's Prayer Luncheon, Thur., 5/4 @ 11:30 am Pharr, Texas – In recognition of National Day of Prayer, The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Pray for America with Mayor Dr. Ambrosio...

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights: City Proclaims the week of April 23-29, 2023 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week Mayor...