PARADE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER City of Pharr Veterans Day Fireworks Display to be Held on Sunday, November 11 Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our citizens, families, parade participants and Veterans, and due to expected inclement weather...
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City of Pharr to Host Veterans Day Community Parade, Fireworks and Concert on Saturday, November 11
Pharr, Texas – As part of its efforts to provide quality, family-fun events for the entire community to enjoy, and to honor the dedication of all members and Veterans of the United States armed services, the City of Pharr invites the public to join us at the annual...
Pharr and RGV College Celebrate New Associate Degree in Nursing and LVN to RN Progra
Pharr, Texas – Amid a crowd of RGV College students, dignitaries, and partners, Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and Dr. Annabelle Palomo, CEO of Rio Grande Valley College (RGV College) proudly announced that RGV College will now offer a new Associate Degree in...
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, Local Cities & Hidalgo County Establish Regional Foreign Trade Zone
Pharr, Texas – Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. joined Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia, Weslaco Mayor David Suarez, and Donna Mayor Rick Morales at a meeting earlier today to formally establish the Hidalgo County Regional Foreign Trade Zone. At the meeting, the county...
Pharr City Report: October 15, 2018
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, October 15, 2018 and considered agendas that included the following highlights: Edward Wylie Appointed as Interim City Manager Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and City Commissioners...
Pharr Celebrates the Start of the 2018-2019 Produce Season
Pharr, Texas – Amid a backdrop of vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables, the Pharr International Bridge held a special event to commemorate the start of the 2018-2019 produce season, celebrating the occasion alongside produce growers, importers, distributors,...
Pharr Fire Fest 2018
Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr presents another family-friendly event for you, the Pharr Fire Fest 2018! Join us Saturday, October 13th, beginning at 6 PM at Pharr Events Center (3000 N. Cage Blvd, Pharr, TX). This is a free event. There will be live music, raffle...
City of Pharr Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Mural and Time Capsule Dedication
City of Pharr Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Mural and Time Capsule Dedication Pharr, Texas – In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Pharr held a dedication ceremony to honor and celebrate Pharr's history, present, and future at the South...
Pharr Narrows Down Top Four Candidates for Police Chief
Pharr Narrows Down Top Four Candidates for Police Chief Pharr, Texas - After a nearly year-long, comprehensive, nationwide search to find the most highly-qualified candidate to lead Pharr’s police department, City of Pharr officials announce that it has...
City of Pharr’s Credit Rating Upgraded from “A+” to “AA-”
City of Pharr’s Credit Rating Upgraded from “A+” to “AA-” Pharr, Texas – S&P Global Ratings, the world’s leading provider of credit ratings, announced this week that it has raised the City of Pharr’s credit from “A+” to “AA-“. The “AA-” rating reflects S&P...