Pharr, TX

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

Parks & Recreation Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a residential property. The board will also review minutes from a November 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for 802 West Guava Avenue to allow a swimming pool within a 35-foot AEP utility easement (BOA#2026-029)

• Variance to allow construction of a swimming pool within a 35-foot AEP utility easement — null
  802 West Guava Avenue, Pharr, Texas

Civil Service Commission

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

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Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Board of Adjustment

Parks & Recreation Committee

Pharr Memorial Library Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Civil Service Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

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Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

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Keep Pharr Beautiful

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Parks & Recreation Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

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Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

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Pharr Memorial Library Board

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Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

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Planning & Zoning Commission

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Keep Pharr Beautiful

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Golf Course Advisory Board

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Parks & Recreation Committee

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Pharr Memorial Library Board

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Golf Course Advisory Board

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Pharr Memorial Library Board

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Golf Course Advisory Board

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Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will meet to review maintenance updates and recap a reforestation event. The body will also discuss and potentially take action on new potential fundraisers.

• Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up scheduled for December 12, 2026
• Update on Standpipe Project
• Recap of the 32nd Rio Reforestation Event
• Discussion and action on new potential fundraisers

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to discuss several development projects and administrative updates. The board will consider action on subdivision requests and the organization's chart for 2026-2027.

• Consideration and action on Project Apple
• Consideration and action on Nolana Gardens Subdivision Request
• Consideration and action on AMCE Subdivision Request
• Consideration and action on PEDC II 2026-2027 Organization Chart

• Project Apple — null
• Nolana Gardens Subdivision Request — null
• AMCE Subdivision Request — null

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss development services cases, including a zoning change and alcohol permit renewals. The body is also considering a final plat for a new industrial park and artificial turf for Witten Park.

• Final plat approval for the 128.275-acre Pharr International Industrial Park Subdivision
• Zoning change request from Agricultural/Open Space to Heavy Commercial for 2.70 acres at 3319 North Cage Boulevard
• Alcohol permit renewals for 7-Eleven (10701 South Cage Blvd), Katosabi Sushi Bar (1401 South Jackson Rd), and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (1610 West Expressway 83)
• Authorization to advertise for artificial turf purchase and installation at Witten Park
• Change Order No. 1 for NM Contracting LLC to add 33 working days to the Commercial Vehicle Parking Lot project

• Purchase and installation of artificial turf at Witten Park — null
  Witten Park
• Change of Zone for MAS Engineering LLC — null
  3319 North Cage Boulevard · 2.7 ac
• Conditional Use Permit renewal for 7-Eleven INC. — null
  10701 South Cage Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit renewal for Katosabi Sushi Bar — null
  1401 South Jackson Road · 0.07 ac
• Conditional Use Permit renewal for Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen — null
  1610 West Expressway 83
• Final Plat approval for Pharr International Industrial Park Subdivision — null
  south-east corner of the intersection of San Juan Road and W · 128.275 ac
• Change Order No. 1 to NM Contracting LLC for Commercial Vehicle Parking Lot project — null

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change the zoning of a 0.75-acre property. The commission will also review minutes from the October 1, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing for COZ#260918: request to change 322 West Dicker Road from Single-Family Residential District (R-1) to General Business District (C)

Board of Adjustment

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council of the City of Pharr, Texas, will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Commissioners' Room at City Hall, 118 S. Cage Blvd., 2nd Floor. The agenda includes a public hearing on a substantial amendment to the One-Year Action Plan for Program Year 2024-2025, approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 regular meeting, and an open discussion on ongoing projects. The meeting notice also includes procedural details on public participation and accessibility.

• Public hearing on a substantial amendment to the One-Year Action Plan for Program Year 2024-2025
• Approval of minutes for the August 3, 2026 regular called meeting
• Open discussion on ongoing projects
• Public hearing speakers limited to 1.5 minutes each
• Meeting held at City Hall, Commissioners' Room, 118 S. Cage Blvd., 2nd Floor, Pharr, Texas

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board of the City of Pharr, Texas meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Commissioners' Room at City Hall, 118 S. Cage Blvd. The agenda covers approval of the September 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes and status reports on revenue and expenditures through August 2026 and on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. Board comments follow, then adjournment. No public hearings, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of minutes for the September 1, 2026 regular called meeting
• Status report on revenue and expenditures through August 2026
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations
• Board comments

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 118 S. Cage Blvd. The agenda includes a public hearing on development services cases, five alcohol-related permit requests on the consent agenda, and a deductive change order of $170,740.53 with Mor-Wil LLC for the Collection System Improvements Project and Lift Station 1, 29, and 33 Elimination Project. The Commission will also consider board appointments, a Poet Laureate resolution, and several contracts, and may meet in closed session on legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• Public hearing on development services cases
• Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for The Lone Star Theater at 115 East Park Avenue (CUP#260810)
• Change of Zone from Limited Industrial (L-I) to Heavy Commercial (H-C) for a 2.13-acre tract at 1908 West Sharm Drive (COZ#260816)
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permits for Altamar Seafood Bar at 8001 South Jackson Road, Suites 1 & 2, and 7-Eleven/Stripes at 3501 South Cage Boulevard
• Deductive Change Order No. 4 with Mor-Wil LLC for $170,740.53 for the Collection System Improvements Project and Lift Station 1, 29, and 33 Elimination Project

The City Commission approved several conditional use permits for alcohol sales and a zoning change. The board also authorized a construction management amendment for a vehicle parking project and accepted the completion of a collection system improvements project.

• Approved street closure of West Juarez Avenue for church festival on Oct 17 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of alcohol permits for Lone Star Theater, Altamar Seafood Bar, 7-Eleven, and Imperium Event Center (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from Limited Industrial to Heavy Commercial at 1908 West Sharm Drive (Unanimous)
• Appointed Amanda Puryear El as City Poet Laureate (Unanimous)
• Denied amended interlocal agreement with Lower Rio Grande Development Council for 5310 Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Brownstone Consultants, LLC for commercial vehicle parking project (Unanimous)
• Approved $170,740.53 deductive change order and final payment for Mor-Wil LLC collection system project (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate contract for Cultural Arts Initiative (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a zone change request, two plat approvals, and routine items like minutes and public testimony. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 2.70 acres at 3319 North Cage Boulevard from Agricultural/Open Space to Heavy Commercial. The commission will also review preliminary and final plats for two subdivisions, including a 128-acre industrial park in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Public hearing on Change of Zone COZ#260817: 2.70 acres at 3319 N. Cage Blvd. from A-O to H-C, requested by MAS Engineering for owners Heriberto and Hortencia Perez.
• Preliminary plat SUB#251138: Pharr Travel Plaza Subdivision, 6.086 acres in the 4600 block of N. IH 69C, requested by Tim Shoemaker for owner Pharr Travel Real Estate LLC.
• Final plat SUB#240204: Pharr International Industrial Park Subdivision, 128.275 acres at SE corner of San Juan Rd. and W. Las Milpas Rd. (ETJ), requested by Melden and Hunt Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2026 regular meeting.
• Possible closed session for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters.

General

The Pharr Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, including a resolution ratifying a property tax increase. The board will also hear public testimony and hold a public hearing on the budget, and may discuss items in closed session.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget
• Approval of Pharr Economic Development Corporation II budget for FY 2026-2027
• Ordinance amending O-2025-33 for FY 2025-2026 budget amendment
• Ordinance adopting FY 2026-2027 budget
• Resolution ratifying property tax increase and ordinance adopting tax rate for FY 2026-2027

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the city and Pharr Economic Development Corporation II budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board also adopted the tax rate and ratified a property tax increase to raise more revenue than the previous year, though the tax rate itself was not increased.

• Approved Pharr Economic Development Corporation II budget for FY 2026-2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to the FY 2025-2026 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved city budget for FY 2026-2027 (Unanimous)
• Ratified property tax increase for FY 2026-2027 to raise $521,145 (1.51%) more revenue than the previous year (Unanimous)
• Adopted the tax rate for FY 2026-2027 (Unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, certify raw and final scores from a fire lieutenant promotional exam and a police officer entry-level exam, and accept the resulting eligibility lists. The agenda also includes public testimony, administrative reports, and possible closed session discussions on personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2026
• Accepting scores and eligibility list from Fire Department Lieutenant promotional exam (Aug 25, 2026)
• Accepting scores and eligibility list from Police Department Peace Officer entry-level exam (Sep 3, 2026)
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, .074, .076, .084

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 property tax rate and consider renewing four conditional use permits for alcohol sales. The agenda also includes routine items like proclamations, board appointments, and consent agenda approvals, with a possible closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 proposed property tax rate
• Renewal of CUP for alcohol sales at Tierra del Sol Golf Club, 700 E. Hall Acres Rd.
• Renewal of CUP for Rudy's Texas Bar-B-Q, 209 W. Nolana Loop
• Renewal of CUP for Sepi's, 212 W. State St.
• Renewal of CUP and late hours permit for Quinta Real Events, 2620 S. Gardenia St.

The City Commission approved an ordinance amending the municipal fiber optic fee schedule and authorized a partnership with the Museum of South Texas History. The board also re-appointed members to the Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Pharr Memorial Library Board, and Civil Service Commission.

• Approved Ordinance O-2026-27 amending municipal fiber optic fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of alcohol conditional use permits for Tierra del Sol Golf Club, Rudy's Texas Bar-B-Q, Sepi's, and Quinta Real Events (Unanimous)
• Approved partnership agreement with Museum of South Texas History (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Rogelio Torres and Ramiro Gutierrez to Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Javier Gutierrez to Planning and Zoning Commission (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Olga Cardoza, Rosana Gutierrez, Cristina Espinoza, and Itza Flores to Pharr Memorial Library Board (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Dolores Rodriguez to Civil Service Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved service contract with Lumatec Lighting Service for city-wide electrical maintenance (Unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 115 East Park Avenue and a zoning change for a 2.13-acre tract at 1908 West Sharm Drive. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and potential executive sessions.

• Conditional Use and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 115 East Park Avenue
• Rezoning request from Limited Industrial (L-1) to Heavy Commercial (H-C) at 1908 West Sharm Drive
• Approval of September 3, 2026, meeting minutes

The provided source document is an agenda listing scheduled items, public hearings, and provisions for closed sessions, but it does not record any actual discussions, votes, or final decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for The Lone Star Theater
  115 East Park Avenue
• Change of Zone from L-I to H-C at 1908 West Sharm Drive
  1908 West Sharm Drive · 2.13 ac

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review administrative reports regarding August 2026 crossings and revenue. The Board will also consider several proposals for advertising and promotional signage in various publications and in Reynosa.

• Advertising contract with The Advance News Journal for $930 per month for 12 months
• Advertising contract with the Rio Grande Guardian for $10,000 for 12 months
• Advertising contract with the Valley Business Report for $11,600 for 12 months
• Advertising contract with Texas Border Business for $2,250 per month for 12 months
• XOANA Entertainment Company proposals for Reynosa signage ($2,750/mo) and billboards ($3,765/mo)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the August 19, 2026, meeting. The agenda includes status reports on fall recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs, as well as a report on parks and recreation events.

• Approval of August 19, 2026, meeting minutes
• Fall recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool program status report
• Parks and Recreation Events Report

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The committee will review updates on 2026 Keep Pharr Beautiful projects and the Standpipe Project. Members will also discuss upcoming Pharr's Green Movement events and receive updates from various city departments.

• Approval of July 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Maintenance Department update on Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up Event
• Update on Standpipe Project
• Discussion on Pharr's Green Movement upcoming events
• Departmental updates from Building and Code Compliance, Grants, Parks and Recreation, Public Health, and Public Works

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and specific economic projects. The board will also consider a request for Project Apple and a Letter of Intent for Project Spam.

• Approval of PEDC II 2026-2027 Budget
• Project Apple Request
• Letter of Intent (LOI) for Project Spam
• Approval of July 13, 2026, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on development services cases, followed by a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, a fiber optic fee schedule amendment, and equipment purchases. The commission will also discuss weedy lot abatement fees and consider several contracts, including a police impound facility and a roof replacement project.

• Ratify Dell Technologies computer equipment purchase up to $176,933.70
• Authorize construction contract for Police Department Impound and Evidence Facility
• Authorize roof replacement at Pharr International Bridge Administration Building for $142,379.29
• Multiple conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales (Main Event, Royal Garden, Fuera De Lugar, Taqueria Borrego Pinto)
• Four zone changes to Heavy Commercial on South Cage Boulevard (Luis Biasi properties)

The Pharr City Commission, after establishing a quorum, unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included renewing conditional use permits for alcohol sales, approving zone changes, and plat approvals. They also authorized the City Manager to award a construction contract for the Police Department Impound and Evidence Facility and approved a roof replacement contract for the Pharr International Bridge Administration Building for $142,379.29. An interlocal agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Development Council was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including CUP renewals, zone changes, and plats (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to award construction contract for Police Impound and Evidence Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $142,379.29 roof replacement contract for Bridge Administration Building (unanimous)
• Tabled interlocal agreement with Lower Rio Grande Development Council (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat for the proposed PNRB Subdivision, a 1.52-acre tract on N. Sugar Rd. The agenda also includes public testimony, approval of minutes, and possible closed session items.

• Preliminary plat request for PNRB Subdivision, 1.52 acres, 1400 block N. Sugar Rd.
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026 regular called meeting
• Public testimony and public hearing procedures per ordinances O-2019-45 and O-2019-31

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission excused absent members, approved the minutes from the August 20, 2026 meeting, and approved the preliminary plat for the proposed subdivision. The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.

• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for the proposed subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditure reports through July 2026, and discuss golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely administrative.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 regular called meeting
• Status report on revenue and expenditures through July 2026
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Discussion on proposed 2026-2027 budget for capital purchases, capital improvements, personnel, and debt
• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code for legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development
• Public testimony limited to agenda items, 1.5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Meeting at 1215 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, at 3:00 PM on August 27, 2026

The board conducted a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The discussion covered capital purchases, capital improvement, projects, personnel, and debt. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the budget items.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a church and four rezoning requests along South Cage Boulevard, and will consider preliminary and final plat approvals for three subdivisions. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, public testimony, and approval of prior minutes.

• CUP#260709: Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1201 West Javelina Drive (Lot 249, Kelly-Pharr Subdivision)
• COZ#260712: Rezone 0.55 acres at 8901 South Cage Blvd from A-O/C to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260713: Rezone 1.13 acres at 8911 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260714: Rezone 1.68 acres at 8907 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260715: Rezone 1.40 acres at 8915 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a life-of-the-use conditional use permit for a church at 1201 West Javelina Drive, and four separate rezoning requests by Jorge Pena Architects for properties on South Cage Boulevard from various districts to Heavy Commercial District (H-C). The commission also approved preliminary plats for Nolana Gardens and Vanguard Academy Van Gogh Campus subdivisions, and a final plat for Whitechapel Park Subdivision.

• Approved life-of-the-use CUP for church at 1201 West Javelina Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 8901 South Cage Blvd from R-1/C to H-C (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 8911 South Cage Blvd from A-O to H-C (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 8915 South Cage Blvd from A-O to H-C (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 8907 South Cage Blvd from A-O to H-C (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Nolana Gardens Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Whitechapel Park Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Vanguard Academy Van Gogh Campus Subdivision (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, and receive status reports on summer camps, recreation, athletics, aquatics, and parks events. The agenda is largely administrative with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Status report on summer camps, recreation, athletics, and aquatics
• Parks and recreation events report

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on June 17, 2026, and approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting. Members also excused absent members and received status reports on summer camps, recreation, athletics, aquatics, upcoming events, and the annual Loteria. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters. Public testimony is limited to agenda items with a 1.5-minute speaking limit.

• Discussion on proposed 2026-2027 budget covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker on agenda items only
• Possible closed session under Texas Government Code for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to review July 2026 revenue and finance reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and decide on three spending items: $2,000 in TIPA membership dues, a $10,000 charity golf fundraiser sponsorship, and a $23,400 sponsorship for the INDEX 51st National Convention. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, with any votes taken afterward in open session.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 regular called meeting
• Renewal of TIPA annual membership dues: $2,000
• INDEX Reynosa/Fundacion RAMMAC Charity Golf Fundraiser sponsorship: $10,000
• INDEX 51st National Convention sponsorship: $23,400
• Closed session authorized under Texas Gov't Code § 551 for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve July minutes, hear updates on 2026 projects including an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, discuss a possible new Green Movement logo, and receive reports from several city departments. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Update on Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event
• Discussion and possible action on Pharr's Green Movement Logo
• Updates from Maintenance, Building/Code Compliance, Grants, Parks/Recreation, Public Health, and Public Works departments

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, to discuss and vote on a proposed tax rate increase, schedule a public hearing, and consider various ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and development cases. The agenda includes public hearings on development services, consent agenda items, and multiple infrastructure and service contracts.

• Proposed tax rate increase and public hearing scheduling (Item 7A)
• Ordinance to reduce Library Board from 9 to 5 members (3rd reading)
• Bid authorization for South Regional Detention Facility and Drainage Improvements Project
• Conditional use permits for self-storage (4621 N Veterans Blvd) and alcohol sales (Cinemark, Topgolf)
• Multiple TxDOT amendments for I-Road Phase II bridge projects

The Pharr City Commission voted unanimously to keep the proposed tax rate at $0.7676, with no increase, and scheduled a public hearing for September 21, 2026. The commission also approved a consent agenda including ordinances on library board size and cemetery monument maintenance, and several development services cases. Numerous contracts and amendments were approved, including changes for infrastructure projects and the renewal of cloud management services.

• Approved proposed tax rate of $0.7676 (no increase) and scheduled public hearing for Sept 21 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including library board reduction to 5 members and cemetery monument ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for self-storage facility at 4621 N Veterans Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CUP and late hours permits for Cinemark El Centro Mall 16 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of CUP and late hours permits for Topgolf USA Pharr (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pharr Corners Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Rosalinda Resendez Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to I-Road Phase II project agreements with TxDOT (unanimous)

General

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the city and related entities, including TIRZ, PEDC II, and the Public Facilities Corporation. The agenda also includes a Taxpayer Impact Statement for the 2026 tax year. The board may enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for all City departments, TIRZ, TIRZ II, Pharr Economic Development Corporation II, and Pharr Public Facilities Corporation
• Taxpayer Impact Statement for 2026 Tax Year
• Discussion on capital purchases, personnel, and debt
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code for legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

The Board of Commissioners met in a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, including citizen survey results, revenue and expenditure projections, and a taxpayer impact statement. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the budget; the meeting included presentations and a closed session. The board excused absent members and adjourned without substantive action.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility, preliminary and final plat approvals for two subdivisions, and may hold a closed session for legal or personnel matters. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including public testimony and approval of minutes.

• Life of the Use Conditional Use Permit for 4.10-acre self-storage facility at 4621 N Veterans Blvd (CUP# 260607)
• Preliminary plat approval for Ferguson Gardens Subdivision at 2200 Block of N Friday Ave (SUB#260411)
• Final plat approval for Pharr Corners Subdivision at 1800 Block of S Cage Blvd (SUB#250725)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 4621 North Veterans Boulevard, and approved preliminary and final plats for the Ferguson Gardens and Pharr Corners subdivisions. The Pharr Corners final plat is for a Murphy's gas station in the 1800 block of South Cage Boulevard. All votes were unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.

• Approved Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 4621 North Veterans Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Ferguson Gardens Subdivision, 2200 block of N. Friday Ave (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pharr Corners Subdivision, 1800 block of South Cage Boulevard, for a Murphy's gas station (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 16, 2026 regular called meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:09 p.m. (unanimous)