DHR Health has been awarded a $85-million grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to construct 100 beds at a new behavioral health hospital in Pharr. The new facility will help address the need for additional inpatient mental health beds. DHR Health currently operates an 87-bed inpatient behavioral hospital. The new campus at 4800 North Jackson Road will include a new 161,000-square-foot facility. It will have a total…
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Boots to Business Reboot on Nov. 15 in Pharr is a two-step training program that provides those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources available to access start-up capital, technical assistance, contracting opportunities, and…
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Registration is now open for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks Show taking place on Nov. 9. The community celebration honors veterans and their service to our country. Local businesses, organizations and individuals may join the parade by registering online. All entries are welcome and early registration is encouraged. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Pharr (200 S. Cage Blvd.). The festivities will kick…
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The City of Pharr has launched its Public Safety Sticker Program, a new initiative designed to enhance interactions between first responders and citizens with special needs such as autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes or deafness. This program is part of the city’s commitment to ensuring a high level of customer service and safety for all residents. The Public Safety Sticker Program provides reflective stickers that can be placed on the rear window…
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Isaac Smith felt more than the loss of business and the diminishment of revenues after a 2022 New Year’s Day fire burned his family’s 120,000-square-foot Matt’s Building Material store to the ground. “I still miss the old store,” Smith said recently, sitting in the new office of a shiny new 45,000-square-foot building where the original building sat for decades in Pharr. “I grew up in that store. It’s like losing…
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Education and golf enthusiasts are invited to join OLLU-RGV for its inaugural TopGolf Scholarship Fundraiser Tournament on April 10. The event includes networking and a round of golf. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact the OLLU-RGV office at 956-277-0146 or rgv@ollusa.edu.
The Pharr EDC Foundation’s scholarship application period is now open and accepting applications for students graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship was established to help students pursuing higher education at the vocational, trade, technical or any university level fund the tuition and get the skills they need to secure prosperous careers. Applicants must be Pharr residents and applications close on March 14 at 5 p.m. Candidates can visit…
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The City of Pharr invites business owners to participate in an informative Business Workshop on March 7 to discover the key requirements and insights necessary for opening a business in the city. The workshop will cover essential topics such as zoning, permits and other crucial aspects of business establishment. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with various departments and organizations, gaining valuable insights into the local business landscape. Departments…
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The City of Pharr, in collaboration with the Pharr Parks & Recreation Department, invites the community to register and participate in the 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Walk & Run. This event for all ages takes place March 2 beginning at 8 a.m. The starting line will be located at 1000 South Fir Street, Pharr, TX 78577. Online registration is available. Registration is $5 for children up to 12…
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The City of Pharr will host a job fair on Feb. 15, aimed at filling approximately 50 open positions in various departments throughout the city. The city states it is “actively seeking highly motivated and career-driven individuals to join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth and success of our community.” The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pharr EMS, 3000 North Cage Blvd. Positions…
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