The City of Pharr was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials for the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists. The initiative will allow the City of Pharr to enhance its capacity to address cognitive health and dementia for the citizens of Pharr. Through this initiative, the City of Pharr will designate a part-time HBI Road Map Strategist, a systems change agent…
The City of Pharr will offer free wedding ceremonies on Feb. 14 from 2-5 p.m. at Pharr ONE French Garden, located at 1121 E. Nolana Loop. Couples looking to tie the knot on this special day are invited to participate in the ceremony officiated by Judge Jerry Muñoz. The public is invited to attend ceremonies. To be part of this event, interested couples must obtain a marriage license 72 hours…
Chief Juan Gonzalez of the Pharr Police Department announced a reduction in the city’s crime rates based on the Uniform Crime Reporting system. Gonzalez recently presented statistics outlining the positive trend in crime reduction. Key statistics are: 2020 Crime Rate: 19.6 percent 2021 Crime Rate: 18.9 percent 2022 Crime Rate: 17.9 percent Gonzalez emphasized the department’s consistent success in steadily decreasing the crime rate by approximately one percent annually over…
The City of Pharr and the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce recently announces that Carlos Javier “C.J.” Sanchez is the new GPCC president. “C.J. is a wonderful addition to our Pharr team! With his wealth of knowledge and experience in the business community, we know he will do an exceptional job working to promote our local Pharr businesses and community,” said City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores. Hailing from Edinburg,…
The City of Pharr invites the community to join it in ringing in the New Year at its second annual Ball Drop Celebration. The event promises a night of music, festivities, food and a spectacular countdown to 2024. Ball Drop 2024 takes place on Dec. 31 at Downtown Park (118 S. Cage Blvd.) starting at 8:30 p.m. until Midnight. Admission to this event is free. The Spazmatics take center stage…
To protect lives and aid those in need was the pledge made by 20 new South Texas College graduates as they celebrated their completion of STC’s Fire Academy during a recent ceremony at the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. “Firefighting is a brotherhood, and much like them, our success relies on working together as a region. As a college, we collaborate closely with agencies across the Rio…
The City of Pharr hosts its inaugural Winter Wonderland celebration on Dec. 1, transforming Downtown Park into a festive holiday spectacle for the entire community. This free event takes place from 6-11 p.m. Downtown Park and includes the annual lighting of the Christmas tree with a countdown starting promptly at 7 p.m. Other highlights include festive activities hosted by City of Pharr employees, live music, food and market vendors, photo…
The City of Pharr announced last week that it has officially been approved as a Certified All Fiber Provider by the Fiber Broadband Association. The Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Network Certification recognizes members for their commitment to ensuring customers receive the fastest, most reliable broadband services — connectivity delivered over “future-proof” fiber networks. “This is yet another milestone achievement in the work we are doing here in the City of…
During last week’s city commission meeting, Dr. David D. Friedlein was appointed as Pharr’s new assistant city manager and Hilda Pedraza was reappointed as assistant city manager by Interim City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores. Both Friedlein and Pedraza have a long history of public service, community relations and will work closely alongside Flores to continue the city’s exceptional growth. “The City of Pharr is continuing to expand our services,…
The Pharr Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer. The deadline to apply is Aug. 18 at noon. As a member of the department, officers have the chance to explore and excel in various specialized units, including the Mental Health Unit, K-9 Unit, Motorcycle Division, Mounted Patrol, Criminal Investigation Division and more. “Pharr PD is dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment,” Chief…