The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:

Pharr Proclaims October 6-12, 2024 as “Fire Prevention Week”

The Pharr City Commission has proclaimed October 6-12, 2024, as “Fire Prevention Week,” emphasizing the importance of fire safety, particularly in homes where fire poses significant risks. In 2022, over 2,700 individuals lost their lives, and fire departments responded to 360,000 home fires across the U.S. The proclamation highlights the critical role of working smoke alarms, which can halve the risk of fire-related deaths by providing early warnings. Pharr residents are encouraged to install and regularly test smoke alarms, create fire escape plans, and remain vigilant, with first responders dedicated to fire prevention and education efforts. This year’s theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You,” underlines the necessity of functional smoke alarms for safety. Pharr Fire Chief Pilar Rodriguez and members of the Pharr Fire Department including “Sparky” the Fire Dog accepted the proclamation. Chief Rodriguez urged residents to ensure they have fire alarms installed in all bedrooms and common spaces to detect fires and prevent serious injuries.

City Declares October 7th as “World Teacher’s Day”

The Pharr City Commission has proclaimed October 7, 2024, as “World Teacher’s Day,” recognizing the vital role teachers play in shaping the city’s future through high-quality education. The proclamation emphasizes that teacher quality is a key factor in student success, highlighting the dedication, resilience, and innovation that educators bring to their profession and communities. The community is encouraged to show support for teachers by displaying light blue ribbons outside homes and businesses during the week of October 5. This initiative reflects the city’s commitment to celebrating and supporting its educators for their essential contributions to students’ growth and success. Ana González, Executive Director of Teach For America Rio Grande Valley, and members of her team accepted the proclamation. “We are proud to highlight the amazing work teachers do in our community every day to educate our students and transform lives,” said Gonzalez. “Thank you to the City of Pharr for recognizing this important work and always supporting our teachers,” she added.

Pharr City Commission Appoints Members to Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr City Commission has approved a resolution to appoint/reappoint two members and one ex-officio member to the Pharr Memorial Library Board. Diana Cuevas and Delia Soza were appointed as new members. These appointments ensure continued leadership and support for the library’s mission to serve the community. The appointed individuals will help guide the library’s development and services, contributing to its role as an educational and cultural resource for the city.

Featured Events:

Avocado Festival – Saturday, October 12, 2024, starting at 2 PM

Fire Prevention Month Event- Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM

Trail of Terror- October 25, 26, and 27 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

The Original Trail of Terror is back!
Do you have what it takes to walk through this terrifying experience?

Join us on October 25th to the 27th at the Pharr Vanguard Nature & Birding Center from 7:30-10:30 PMfor a frightful walk.

Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes—you’ll need them for this eerie walking trail! Tickets for this FREE TICKETED EVENT will be available on MONDAY, October 14th, at our Special Events Building (209 W Newcombe Park Ave) starting at 8 AM.

Can you escape the terror?

Salute to Veterans Parade & Fireworks- Saturday, November 9th starting at 5:30 PM

Mark your calendars for our annual Salute to Veterans Parade & Fireworks.

5:30 PM – Parade
7 PM – HUB Market & Live Music
8 PM – Fireworks