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Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications

Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship

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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City of Pharr Business Workshop

City of Pharr Business Workshop

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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Registration Open for St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run & Walk

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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City of Pharr to Host Job Fair

City of Pharr job fair

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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City of Pharr Awarded Grant to Address Brain Health

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…

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Pharr Offers Free Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremonies

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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…

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Pharr Police Department See Decrease in Crime Rates

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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…

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City of Pharr Hires Sanchez as Chamber of President

C.J. Sanchez

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,…

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City of Pharr Plans Annual Ball Drop Celebration

Pharr Ball Drop Celebration

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…

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STC Fire Academy Celebrates 20 New Graduates

STC Fire Academy

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…

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