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Pharr – America’s Crown Communities 2011

Pharr – America’s Crown Communities 2011

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Pharr is one of the six winners of American City & County’s annual awards for excellence in local government.

City of Pharr Landscape Partnership Program

City of Pharr Landscape Partnership Program

Friday, January 13th, 2012

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We are proud to announce the Pharr Landscape Partnership Program.
The City is teaming up with corporate partners who are ready to give back to the community, and we would like you to be a part of our program.
We have established ambitious, yet realistic goals of making Pharr the cleanest city [...]

A Town with a Great History

A Town with a Great History

Monday, May 9th, 2011

In 1911, the people of Pharr constructed the first building dedicated to education in Pharr, located on the corner of Cherokee and Athol. On weekdays, the building housed 9 students of various grade levels, and on weekends, the building became a church…

We’ve got food covered

We’ve got food covered

Friday, May 6th, 2011

There’s very few things in American culture that are as iconic as pizza. That “perfect sauce, crisp texture, blends of cheese that melts in your mouth” pie is perfect for family gatherings, watching the game, or even for a stay home movie night…

The Best Golf is in Pharr

The Best Golf is in Pharr

Friday, May 6th, 2011

The warm sub-tropical climate of the Rio Grande Valley welcomes golfers from all around the globe to one of the few regions around the country where golf is played year round…

Pharr Aquatic Center

Pharr Aquatic Center

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Coming Soon! Parks and Recreation’s New Aquatic Center

Café 121 – Pharr Memorial Library

Café 121 – Pharr Memorial Library

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Café 121 is a small café bar created to foster a comfortable reading atmosphere.