Media Releases
Pharr Connects with UTPA School of Engineering
Friday, June 7th, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr has awarded the University of Texas-Pan American School of Engineering a check in the amount of $5000 in recognition of the Civil Engineering Class of 2013 assisting the City of Pharr Engineering Department in a project to map and track every street, sidewalk, avenue, boulevard, circle and drive in Pharr city limits.
PHARR HOSTS HISTORIC PRESS CONFERENCE
Friday, June 7th, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr hosted local media and representatives from South Texas College and PSJA ISD on Friday June 7th to announce State of Texas recognition for the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr.
Pharr Lands Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Leaders representing the All-America City of Pharr, South Texas College, PSJA ISD and the Pharr Police Department will gather for a joint press conference Friday June 7th at 10:00 am at Pharr City Hall, 118 S. Cage Blvd, to announce House Concurrent Resolution No. 219; which recognizes these principles in their efforts to prepare for the development of the Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr.
The Original Taste of the Valley
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
The Taste of the Valley originated in the City of Pharr in 1991 as an idea to bring potential new customers to restaurants throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Taste of the Valley soon became one of the most successful culinary experiences as well as one of the most imitated special events in the history of our region.
Pharr Introduces CopSYNC911 To Assist PSJA ISD Campuses in an Emergency Situation
Friday, April 19th, 2013
PHARR – Law enforcement officials and chief administrators from the All-America City of Pharr, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, San Juan and Alamo will hold a joint press conference on Friday, April 19 at 10:00 am at PSJA Thomas Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School, 714 E. Business Highway 83 in Pharr. This event will introduce local media and the general public to CopSYNC911.
CopSYNC911 is a service provided by CopSYNC, an innovative information-sharing network currently used in Pharr and in over 360 [...]
Pharr Hub-Phestival Hosts Pop Idol Tributes
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr invites area youth to enjoy a free concert featuring Pop Idol Tributes to Justin Bieber, Rhianna, Beyonce and Lady Gaga during Hub-Phestival 2013 on Saturday April 6, downtown Pharr. Pharr External Affairs Manager Gary Rodriguez explains the addition of this powerhouse lineup: “Our city commission places a high degree of commitment on entertaining young adults from Pharr and our neighboring communities; and with the help of Mr. Nano Ramirez we’re able to do this with [...]
Coffee with a Cop
Monday, March 25th, 2013
PHARR, Texas – As part of the ongoing project to keep the All-America City of Pharr safe for its citizens, the Pharr Police Department will begin its campaign, “Coffee with a Cop” for both Pharr business owners and residents.
Shipley’s Do-Nuts on Cage Blvd. was the first location for this friendly gesture. Community Officers J.C. Aguirre and Daniel Garcia were at hand to answer any questions or concerns.
“We just want the community to know that we’re here for them,” Aguirre added.
A [...]
City Manager Fred Sandoval inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame
Friday, March 1st, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr congratulates City Manager Fred Sandoval on his induction into the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame! Under Mr. Sandoval’s tenure as City Manager, Pharr has earned the All-America City Award, attracted high-profile economic game-changers such as Pappadeaux’s Seafood Kitchen and COSTCO Wholesale Club and has become the model community in the Rio Grande Valley for environmental preservation. Mr. Sandoval was honored during the 9th Annual Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Wednesday February 27th at State [...]
Operation Clean Sweep
Friday, March 1st, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr invites you to join Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday March 30th as we work to keep Pharr “The Cleanest City in the Rio Grande Valley”. Since 2011, the City of Pharr has engaged in several activities to enhance and preserve the city’s environment. Chief among these initiatives are the Tire Incentive Pilot Program, or TIPP; an economic outreach that rewarded individuals with cash vouchers for turning in abandoned tires to the Pharr Recycling Center. After [...]
Pharr Mayor Pro-Tem Adan Farias to serve as a member of the Texas Border Coalition
Friday, March 1st, 2013
The All-America City of Pharr is proud to announce the election of Pharr Mayor Pro-Tem Adan Farias to serve as a member of the Texas Border Coalition. TBC is a group of elected officials and business leaders along the Texas / Mexico border that makes policy recommendations to help the region grow and prosper economically. The agency was created to give border communities one voice in Austin and Washington, D.C. on issues regarding transportation, health care, immigration and education. Mr. [...]