The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2020, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:City Engineer’s Report: Update on Drainage Projects
Pharr City Engineer and Director Omar Anzaldua Jr. informed the City Commission that his department is coordinating with Public Works to begin drainage improvements throughout the city. The drainage system projects will consist of upgrades, widening, and making existing drainage deeper. “We are working on a plan of action and a timeline of when we can begin these projects. As soon as the timeline is confirmed and approved, the details will be made available to the public and posted on the city’s website,” said Anzaldua. Pharr Municipal Court Recognized
The Pharr Municipal Court was recently notified by the Texas Municipal Court Education Center and TxDOT that they have been selected for an award. This award recognizes the court’s hazards and risk model which promotes the city’s public safety, traffic education, and best practices. “Mayor and Commissioners, we are thrilled to be here with you today to tell you that the Pharr Municipal Court was selected as 1 of 22 recipients of a traffic safety initiative award out of 933 municipal courts in the State of Texas,” said Judge Marissa Carranza Hernandez. “We were also the only ones in the County of Hidalgo to be selected for this award, this is also the first time the City of Pharr Municipal Court is selected for this award,” she continued. Judge Carranza Hernandez and the Court Coordinator will be attending a conference in Austin on April 6, 2020, to present on what they are doing in Pharr as an example to other Municipal Courts throughout the state and will also be receiving their award at a banquet that evening.
City Hall Renovations: Payment Stations Now Available at the Pharr Development and Research Center in South Pharr
Interim City Manager Ed Wylie announced that with the renovations at Pharr City Hall underway, citizens are urged to make payments at stations set up throughout the city. A new payment station is now conveniently available at the Pharr Development and Research Center (850 W Dicker Rd, Pharr, TX 78577).
Featured Event: 14th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk – Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 8 am
The City of Pharr presents another family-friendly event for you, the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/Walk
Join us Saturday, March 14th, beginning at 8:00 AM at the PSJA Stadium (703 E. Sam Houston St. Pharr, Texas).
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Kenia Gomez Phone: (956) 769-1006 Email: [email protected] City of Pharr Announces Leadership Transition in Office of City Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026 Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr announces a...
MEDIA ADVISORY Media Contact: Kenia Gomez Phone: (956) 769-1006 Email: [email protected] Pharr Public Health to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Breast Milk Donation Site & Wellness Room on Wed., 3/4 @ 11 AM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 Pharr,...
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Kenia Gomez Phone: (956) 769-1006 Email: [email protected] Pharr City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores Receives National Public Service Award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr proudly...
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Yuri Gonzalez Phone: (956) 310-2139 Email: [email protected] City of Pharr Awarded $3.52 Million to Transform International Bridge Operations Through BOLT Project FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 Pharr, Texas – The...
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights: City Recognizes February 2026 as American Heart Month The Pharr City Commission approved a...
PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Yuri Gonzalez Phone: (956) 310-2139 Email: [email protected] Pharr EMS Expands Prehospital Care with TRAUMAGEL, First in Rio Grande Valley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr is proud...
