01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Local News for Pharr, Texas
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Bazan: Expanded Pharr Bridge benefits the entire Valley
PHARR, Texas – The director of the Pharr International Bridge says a second span for the port of entry is great news not only for his city but also the whole of the Rio Grande Valley. News that Pharr had secured a presidential permit to expand the bridge was first revealed in the Rio Grande READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Cause Of Deadly Motorcycle Crash Still Unclear
Pharr police are still working to learn how a motorcyclist plunged to his death from the I-2 and I-69 interchange. Police say it’s not clear how, but 20-year-old Jose Anthony Gutierrez was apparently thrown from his motorcycle and fell from the interchange and landed on a street below. Police are not releasing any other information READ MORE.
01/13/2021
CBP makes colossal $37 million methamphetamine interception at Texas-Mexico border
PHARR, Texas (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility struck a blow on narcotics smuggling organizations with the seizure of $37,000,000 worth of alleged… Read the rest of the article on mytexasdaily.com READ MORE.
01/02/2021
City of Pharr ringing in the 2021… City of Pharr ringing in the 2021 new year safely
Health authorities across the Valley are asking residents to ring in the new year from home. "The pandemic has… More >> (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Read the rest of the article on rgv.news READ MORE.
01/02/2021
PSJA North’s De La Garza delivering sensational senior season
PHARR – The PSJA North Raiders found themselves trailing the La Joya High Coyotes by 1 point with 2.8 seconds remaining during a matchup of district title contenders in both teams’ District 31-6A opener Dec. Continue reading at TheMonitor.com. Read the rest of the article on themonitor.com READ MORE.
01/02/2021
City of Pharr to Host New Year’s Fireworks Show TONIGHT beginning @ 12 midnight
The City of Pharr will be ushering in 2021 with two simultaneous Fireworks Show which will be displayed over the northern and southern parts of the city when the clock strikes 12:00 midnight. Residents can tune in to radio station KTEX 100.3 FM at the start of the show to enjoy music that will be READ MORE.
01/02/2021
TxDOT Pharr District Engineer wins top award
PHARR, Texas – Pedro ‘Pete’ Alvarez, engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Pharr district, has won a top award. Alvarez won the Transportation Award for Planning from the president of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials. The award was given for Alvarez’s role in the creation of the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan READ MORE.
12/26/2020
PSJA ISD: FREE COVID-19 testing will …
FREE COVID-19 testing will be available at PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS in Pharr Dec. 26-27, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm. Don’t miss it! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020
Lives lost to COVID-19 to be displayed on billboards
Hidalgo County announced six additional COVID-19 related deaths and 411 new cases of the virus Monday. The deaths include two men and a woman over the age of 70 from Edinburg, a man in his 60s from McAllen, a woman in her 60s from Mission, and a man over the age of 70 from Pharr. READ MORE.
12/25/2020
Massive Meth Bust At The Border
One inspection of a single truck at a Valley border crossing has kept about $37 million worth of methamphetamine from reaching into America. CBP officers at the Pharr International Bridge over the weekend stopped a tractor-trailer hauling tomatoes from Mexico. They flagged it for a secondary inspection, which uncovered more than 650 packages of methamphetamine READ MORE.
12/25/2020
City of Pharr: Pharr Police Officers will …
Pharr Police Officers will be in full effect this holiday season enforcing speeding violations, traffic safety laws ,driving with out seat belts and commercial vehicle infractions and distracted driving issues. #pharrpdcares #clickitorticket #drivesafe Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020
City of Pharr: The City of Pharr …
The City of Pharr would like to celebrate the New Year with YOU! Join us for our 2021 New Year Fireworks Show on December 31st at either the North Location (1103 E. Nolana) or the South Location (900 E. Pecina). The show will begin at midnight with music provided by KTEX 100.3FM. Read the article READ MORE.
12/25/2020
Join us for Live Music by Group 2C41 at The HUB Food Truck Park in Downtown Pharr TOMORROW, Dec. 19 from 8-10
Join us for Live Music by Group 2C41 at The HUB Food Truck Park in Downtown Pharr TOMORROW, Dec. 19 from 8-10 PM Pharr, Texas - The City of Pharr and the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that local performers 2C41 will be playing live music at The Hub Food Truck Park READ MORE.
12/25/2020
City of Pharr: Long term main lane …
Long term main lane reductions in affect. Motorist are encouraged to take these lane reductions into consideration when planning their commutes. All work is weather permitting. Drivers are reminded to stay alert and slowdown in roadwork zones. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020
Pharr PD & Partners Working to Create Mental Health Unit
Pharr PD & Partners Working to Create Mental Health Unit Pharr, Texas – The City of Pharr Police Department is pleased to announce that it is working with the local health authority, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, to develop a Mental Health Unit in Pharr’s police force. This week, the department is currently training licensed mental READ MORE.
12/25/2020
City of Pharr: We are pleased to …
We are pleased to announce that our Pharr Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a “one gallon” tree giveaway in observance of Arbor Day. Happening Friday, December 18 at 10:00 AM, swing by the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Recreation Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave.) to secure your tree! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020
PSJA ISD: Our PSJA Chief Academic …
Our PSJA Chief Academic Officer, Executive Officers & Assistant Superintendent of Student Services wish you peace, joy, health & all the best this holiday has to offer. May this incredible time of giving & spending time with family bring you happiness! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020
PSJA ISD: Congratulations to Jacob Loredo, …
Congratulations to Jacob Loredo, PSJA Early College High School Class of 2018 alum, for graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University! Know a PSJA alum who recently graduated? Let us know #PSJAProud Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
12/25/2020