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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr learned from Hidalgo County officials that the first case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting a resident of Pharr was confirmed today. The County informed Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez,...

Hidalgo County Issues Shelter-At-Home Order; Pharr School Districts Providing Meals for Students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Pharr leaders continue to closely monitor the situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of...

Texas Declared Federal Disaster; Mayor Applauds CBP Efforts to Keep Border Safe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pharr and Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez,...

County Issues Curfew; Bridge Remains Open for Trade and Essential Travel; Call Center FAQs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pharr and Mayor Ambrosio...

Pharr International Bridge Closing to Nonessential Travel, Commerce & Trade to Continue; Pharr Opens Call Center for Coronavirus Info FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pharr and Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., will be providing regular updates to keep the media and the public informed as...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 Pharr, Texas – Following similar declarations of disaster by Texas State Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump, this afternoon, Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., issued a proclamation declaring a local...