Pharr public meetings in 2025

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving exam scores and eligibility lists for firefighter positions, hear public testimony, and receive administrative reports. The meeting may also go into closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve minutes from October 28, 2025
• Approve raw and final scores and eligibility list for Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal promotional exam (Nov 20, 2025)
• Approve raw and final scores and eligibility list for Fire Fighter entry-level exam (Dec 19, 2025)
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the city's comprehensive plan and amending multi-family zoning districts, both on second reading. They will also vote on a resolution to allow TxDOT to close state roadways for public events, and consider a final plat for a new subdivision. The agenda includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Ordinance adopting the Our Pharr Our Future Comprehensive Plan (2nd reading)
• Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance O-2021-16, Sec. 1.14 R-MF and Sec. 1.15 R-MFHD (2nd reading)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with TxDOT to close state roadways for public events
• Final plat approval for ACME Square Subdivision, 20-acre tract in the 1000 block of East Minnesota Rd.

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the 'Our Pharr Our Future' comprehensive plan and amendments to the R-MF and R-MFHD zoning districts, both on second reading. They also authorized an agreement with TxDOT to close state roadways for public events. The commission denied final plat approval for the proposed Acme Square Subdivision, a 20-acre tract on East Minnesota Rd.

• Approved ordinance adopting the Our Pharr Our Future Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending zoning ordinance for R-MF and R-MFHD districts (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing TxDOT agreement to close state roadways for public events (unanimous)
• Denied final plat for Acme Square Subdivision, 20 acres on East Minnesota Rd (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Pharr Community Development Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to solicit comments on the draft 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant program. The CAPER summarizes resources and accomplishments for program year 2024 and is available for public review. The council will also discuss any pending business.

• Public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• CAPER covers period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025
• Draft CAPER available at 118 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr Public Library, and Development & Research Center
• Comments accepted until December 19, 2025
• Final CAPER to be submitted to HUD San Antonio Field Office by December 31, 2025

The Pharr Community Development Council held a public hearing on December 19, 2025, to solicit comments on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). No formal comments were received, and the hearing was closed unanimously. The board also discussed updates on 2025 projects, including the repayment of a Section 108 Loan, and previewed 2026 projects such as broadband expansion, an in-house emergency repair program, and a solar lighting program. No formal decisions were made beyond closing the hearing and excusing absent members.

• Excused absent council members (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for CAPER comments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at El Rodeo Grill LLC DBA 7 Mares and two requests to rezone agricultural land to heavy industrial. The commission will also consider preliminary plat approval for a small subdivision. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, public testimony, and approval of minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 1401 South Jackson Road, Suites 3 & 4 (CUP#251116)
• Change of Zone from A-O to H-1 for 36.97 acres at 501 West Hi-Line Road (COZ#251120)
• Change of Zone from A-O to H-1 for Lot 388 at 400 West Military Highway (COZ#251121)
• Preliminary plat approval for Gilberto Espino Subdivision, 0.636 acre in the 100 block of North Linden Street (SUB250827)
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2025 regular meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 1401 South Jackson Road and two rezoning requests for warehouse construction at 501 West Hi-Line Road and 400 W Military Highway. Additionally, the commission granted preliminary plat approval for the proposed Gilberto Espino Subdivision.

• Approved conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 1401 South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 501 West Hi-Line Road to Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 400 W Military Highway to Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Gilberto Espino Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for December 04, 2025 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 20, 2025, receive a status report on fall recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs, and discuss a fundraiser. The meeting is open to the public and will include board comments.

• Approval of minutes for August 20, 2025 regular called meeting
• Status report on fall recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs
• Discussion on fundraiser

The Parks and Recreation Committee met and approved the August 20, 2025 minutes. They also discussed a Loteria fundraiser and agreed to proceed with the event, though no specific dates were finalized. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to proceed with Loteria fundraiser (no formal vote recorded)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review November 2025 financial and crossing reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and vote on several membership and sponsorship expenditures, including a $44,900 proposal for the 2026 Pharr Trade Number book. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• 2026 NCBFAA membership: $907
• COMCE Noreste membership renewal: $2,500
• Viva Fresh Summit Platinum Level Sponsorship and booth: $20,000
• World City proposal for 2026 Pharr Trade Number book: $44,900
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee of Pharr, TX, will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on 2025 projects, and recognize the 2025 Scenic City People's Choice Award. Departmental updates and board comments are also on the agenda. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on Keep Pharr Beautiful projects 2025
• Recognition for 2025 Scenic City People's Choice Award
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2025, to consider a range of items including the first reading of an ordinance adopting the city's comprehensive plan, zoning amendments for multi-family districts, and several resolutions. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, polling location requests, a line of credit renewal, and development services cases. The meeting also includes public hearings, recognitions, and a possible executive session.

• Ordinance adopting the Our Pharr Our Future Comprehensive Plan (1st reading)
• Ordinance amending zoning for R-MF and R-MFHD districts (1st reading)
• Purchase of 1,000 laptops from Best Buy for up to $300,000 for Pharr Connect program
• Renewal of conditional use permits for alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, Tejas Bar, and Las Margaritas
• Final plat approval for Jackson Crossing Subdivision on North Jackson Rd

The Pharr City Commission approved the Our Pharr Our Future Comprehensive Plan on first reading, amended the zoning ordinance for multi-family districts, and authorized the purchase of 1,000 laptops for the Pharr Connect Digital Literacy Program. The consent agenda, including the police impound facility bid authorization and several alcohol permit renewals, was approved with Mayor Hernandez abstaining. The commission also recognized a $4.87 million broadband workforce grant and approved several other resolutions and contracts.

• Approved Our Pharr Our Future Comprehensive Plan (1st reading) (unanimous)
• Amended zoning ordinance for R-MF and R-MFHD districts (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 purchase of 1,000 laptops for Pharr Connect (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police impound facility bid authorization (4-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved renewal of conditional use permits for alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, Tejas Bar, Las Margaritas (consent agenda)
• Approved final plat for Jackson Crossing Subdivision (consent agenda)
• Approved resolution designating RGVMPO members (unanimous)
• Approved TPWD grant application for parks improvements (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to discuss financial renewals and several development projects. The board will consider actions on a bank line of credit, a grant sponsorship, and property agreements.

• Lone Star National Bank Line of Credit Renewal
• Letter of Intent (LOI) for Lot 6A
• Sales Contract for Lot 6A
• Sponsoring EDA Grant for Project CTS
• PEDC II 380 Amended Agreement

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board unanimously approved the Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal, the PEDC II 380 amended agreement, Project Matt's, a letter of intent for Lot 6, and a sales contract for Lot 6A. The board also approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent members. No action was taken on sponsoring an EDA grant for Project CTS, as staff recommended no action.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC II 380 amended agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Project Matt's (unanimous)
• Approved letter of intent for Lot 6 (unanimous)
• Approved sales contract for Lot 6A (unanimous)
• Took no action on sponsoring EDA grant for Project CTS (staff recommended no action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, to consider preliminary and final plat approvals for five proposed subdivisions, and to discuss and take action on the new 'Our Pharr, Our Future' Comprehensive Plan. The meeting includes public testimony and a public hearing, with a possible executive session.

• Preliminary plat for Pharr-Hidalgo Industrial Park, 24.695 acres, 1400 block W. Produce Dr.
• Preliminary plat for ODS Logistics, 3 acres, 9800 block S. Alondra St.
• Preliminary plat for Pharr Corners Subdivision, 1.34 acres, 1800 block S. Cage Blvd.
• Final plat for ACME Square Subdivision, 20 acres, 1000 block E. Minnesota Rd.
• Discussion/action on 'Our Pharr, Our Future' Comprehensive Plan

The Commission approved the preliminary plats for two new subdivisions and adopted the 'Our Pharr Our Future' comprehensive plan. The plan serves as a 10-year policy document to guide land use, housing, and economic development in the city.

• Excused absent board member Rafael Munguia (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for ODS Logistics Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Pharr Corners Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 'Our Pharr Our Future' comprehensive plan (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 2, 2025, and receive status reports on revenue/expenditures through October 2025 and on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. Board comments are also scheduled. No major decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for September 2, 2025 regular called meeting
• Revenue and Expenditure Report through October 2025
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop and Kitchen Operations
• Board comments

The Golf Club Advisory Board met and approved the October 7, 2025 minutes. The golf course manager reported revenues of $104,794.37 and expenditures of $58,834.87 through October 2025, and noted increased revenue from tournaments. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 1, 2025, covering a range of administrative, financial, and development items. Key actions include approving ambulance purchases, a resolution for new cold storage facilities at the Pharr International Bridge, and several conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public hearings, and potential executive session discussions.

• Purchase of one 2025 Type 3 ambulance from Monaco Global Sales for $186,000.00
• Purchase of two 2025 Type 3 ambulances from Southwest Ambulance Sales for $631,565.34
• Resolution declaring intent to own and operate new cold storage and inspection facilities at Pharr International Bridge
• Renewal of conditional use permits for alcohol sales at 7-Eleven (100 W Nolana Loop, 1407 W Nolana Loop), Stefano's Pizza Express (500 N Jackson Rd), and Lone Star Theater (115 E Park Ave)
• Emergency repair of Lift Station #31 on Nolana with Southern Trenchless Solutions (BuyBoard Contract No. 730-24)

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr convened for a regular called meeting on December 1, 2025, and voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 4:29 p.m. No other substantive business or decisions are recorded in the minutes.

• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and receive director reports from library departments. No decisions or new items are listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public testimony, and conduct a public hearing. The only concrete action item is a final plat approval request for the Yellow Storage Subdivision at 500 Block W. Dicker Rd.

• Final plat approval for Yellow Storage Subdivision at 500 Block W. Dicker Rd. (SUB#231236)
• Public hearing under Ordinance No. O-2019-31
• Public testimony under Ordinance No. O-2019-45

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final plat for the Yellow Storage Subdivision, a 1.667-acre property on West Dicker Road, with a unanimous vote. The commission also excused absent members and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved final plat for Yellow Storage Subdivision (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive a status report on several city programs. The body will also hold a discussion regarding a fundraiser.

• Status report on Fall Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion on fundraiser
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to review October 2025 financial and operational reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss a resolution requesting City approval for the issuance and sale of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene for any required action.

• Discussion and action on Resolution requesting City approval for issuance and sale of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds
• Crossings and Revenues Report for October 2025
• Finance Report for October 2025
• Engineer's Report and Director's Report
• Approval of Minutes for October 22, 2025 Regular Called Meeting

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved a resolution requesting the City of Pharr to issue and sell international toll system revenue bonds. The board also reviewed October 2025 crossing and revenue reports, which showed a 26.37% increase in total revenue compared to the previous year.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for issuance and sale of revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on 2025 projects, and recognize the 2025 Scenic City People's Choice Award. Departmental updates will be provided by Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on Keep Pharr Beautiful projects 2025
• Recognition for 2025 Scenic City People's Choice Award
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2025, to consider routine items, including proclamations, consent agenda approvals, and several resolutions. Notable actions include a proposed $50 toll fee increase for commercial HAZMAT and tanker trucks, final plat approval for the Woodrich Landing Subdivision, and the purchase of Vermeer heavy equipment for $207,711.46. The agenda also includes authorizations to establish pools of qualified firms for professional services and appointments to the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board.

• Proposed $50 toll fee increase for commercial HAZMAT and tanker trucks
• Final plat approval for Woodrich Landing Subdivision, 15.93 acres on North Sugar Road
• Purchase of Vermeer heavy equipment for Pharr Connect, $207,711.46
• Ordinances to vacate utility easements in Doniaz and Border Subdivisions
• Resolution renewing Lone Star National Bank as official depository

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider final and preliminary plat approvals for three different land developments. These requests involve residential, commercial, and logistics projects across the city.

• Final plat approval for Woodrich Landing Subdivision (15.93 acres) in the 3700 Block of North Sugar Road
• Preliminary plat approval for Marte Commercial Subdivision (3.07 acres) in the 3200 Block of North Jackson Road
• Preliminary plat approval for Pharr Logistics Center Subdivision (54.66 acres) in the 400 Block of East Hi-Line Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved three plat requests: final plat for Woodrich Landing Subdivision (15.93 acres on North Sugar Road), preliminary plat for Marte Commercial Subdivision (3.07 acres on North Jackson Road), and preliminary plat for Pharr Logistics Center Subdivision (54.66 acres on East Hi-Line Road). All approvals were subject to conditions noted in the meeting packet. The commission also approved the October 23, 2025 minutes and excused absent members.

• Approved final plat for Woodrich Landing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Marte Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Pharr Logistics Center Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Charlie Ramirez and Ruben Luna (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. These requests involve changing sign height and parking space requirements for specific local properties.

• Variance request for 102 West Polk Avenue to allow 214 parking spaces instead of the required 227
• Variance request for 1943 Interstate 2 West to increase a pylon sign height from 30 feet to 60 feet (TABLED)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the October 7 meeting, receive a revenue and expenditure report through September 2025, and hear a status update on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on creating new Maintenance and Golf departments and issuing tax and revenue certificates of obligation. The body will also review several alcohol permit requests and zoning changes.

• Purchase of one Pierce Enforcer Pumper for $1,181,890.00
• Purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for $458,720.00
• Ordinance creating the Maintenance Department and the Golf Department
• Resolution denying Texas Gas Service Company's application to increase rates
• Zoning change from Agricultural/Open Space to General Business at 1889 North Cage Boulevard

The City Commission approved a consent agenda including ordinances, permits, and plats, and separately approved a new Golf Department, two bond issuances (combination tax/revenue certificates and toll bridge revenue bonds), a partnership with the Museum of South Texas History, and a resolution denying Texas Gas Service's rate increase. Fire department purchases for a Pierce Enforcer pumper ($1,181,890) and self-contained breathing apparatus ($458,720) were also approved. The meeting included proclamations and reports but no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda with 4-1 vote (Pacheco abstained on Item L.1)
• Approved ordinance creating Golf Department (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Museum of South Texas History (unanimous)
• Denied Texas Gas Service rate increase and consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pierce Enforcer pumper for $1,181,890 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for $458,720 (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will meet to consider approving exam scores and eligibility lists for police officer and fire department promotions, along with minutes and reports. The agenda is mostly routine personnel matters, with no major policy decisions.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2025 meeting
• Approve raw/final scores and eligibility list for Police Officer entry-level exam (Oct 3, 2025)
• Approve raw/final scores and eligibility list for Battalion Chief promotional exam (Oct 8, 2025)
• Approve raw/final scores and eligibility list for Lieutenant promotional exam (Oct 8, 2025)
• Approve raw/final scores and eligibility list for Engineer promotional exam (Oct 8, 2025)

The Pharr Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 minutes and accepted raw/final scores and eligibility lists from four civil service exams: one entry-level police officer exam (Oct 3) and three fire department promotional exams for Battalion Chief, Lieutenant, and Engineer (Oct 8). No public comments were made, and no other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry-level police officer exam scores and eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Battalion Chief promotional exam scores and eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Lieutenant promotional exam scores and eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved Engineer promotional exam scores and eligibility list (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for four conditional use and zoning requests. The body will also consider final plat approvals for two new subdivisions.

• Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 1804 West Ridge Road
• Conditional Use Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 503 West Nolana Loop
• Conditional Use Permit for a home occupation daycare at 713 West Eagle Avenue
• Zoning change from Agricultural/Open Space to General Business at 1889 North Cage Boulevard
• Final plat approvals for Blue-Man Acres Subdivision and Little Explorers Academy Subdivision

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all four conditional use permits (self-storage, alcohol sales, home daycare, and a zoning change for an events center) and both final plat requests (Blue-Man Acres and Little Explorers Academy). All votes were unanimous with no public comments.

• Approved life-of-use CUP for self-storage at 1804 West Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year CUP for on-premise alcohol sales at 503 West Nolana Loop (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year CUP for home occupation daycare at 713 West Eagle Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change from A-O to C at 1889 North Cage Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Blue-Man Acres Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Little Explorers Academy Subdivision (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review September 2025 revenue and finance reports. The board will also consider a corporate membership fee for the International Fresh Produce Association.

• Discussion and action on 2026 International Fresh Produce Association Corporate Membership of $2,750
• Crossings and Revenues Report for September 2025
• Finance Report for September 2025
• Engineer's Report

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board reviewed September 2025 crossing and revenue reports, noting a 17.21% increase in total revenue. The board also received updates on ongoing construction projects, including the 2nd Span Project and the Commercial Vehicle Parking Area. Members formally approved the minutes from the previous meeting and authorized a corporate membership.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,750 for 2026 International Fresh Produce Association membership (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will meet to receive updates on 2025 projects and the 31st Annual Rio Reforestation. The committee will also hear reports from several city departments, including Public Works and Parks and Recreation.

• Update on Keep Pharr Beautiful projects 2025
• Recap on the 31st Annual Rio Reforestation
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works Department, and Public Health Department

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met with a quorum and unanimously approved the September 16, 2025 minutes and excused an absent member. The meeting consisted of updates on projects including Adopt-A-Highway, Rio Reforestation, and department reports; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider final readings on ordinances, including renaming West Doffing to Doffing Canal, creating a Golf Department, and closing utility easements. The body will also discuss partnerships, financial statements, and rate applications.

• Renaming West Doffing Road to Doffing Canal (3rd & Final Reading)
• Creating the Golf Department (Adoption on One Reading)
• Closing 0.104-acre utility easement on Lot 1, Doniaz Subdivision
• Closing 0.17-acre utility easement on Lot 1, Border Subdivision
• Denying Texas Gas Service rate increase proposal

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will hold a regular meeting to consider several economic development projects, including Project PLC, a Letter of Intent for the Universal Metals Project, and Project Green. The board will also vote on the VIDA Agreement for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and approve the organization chart. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and all contracts for the fiscal year. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• Consideration of Project PLC
• Letter of Intent for Universal Metals Project
• Consideration of Project Green
• VIDA's Agreement 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
• Approval of all contracts for 2025-2026 fiscal year

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II held a regular meeting on October 20, 2025, with a quorum present. The board unanimously approved the August 18, 2025 minutes and all contracts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. In open session after a closed session, the board unanimously approved Project PLC, a Letter of Intent for the Universal Metals Project, Project Green, VIDA's Agreement for 2025-2026, and the PEDC II 2025-2026 organization chart. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved all contracts for 2025-2026 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved Project PLC (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Universal Metals Project (unanimous)
• Approved Project Green (unanimous)
• Approved VIDA's Agreement 2025-2026 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC II 2025-2026 organization chart (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive a status report on fall programming and discuss a fundraiser. The body will also review minutes from the August 20, 2025, meeting.

• Status report on Fall Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion on fundraiser
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two Conditional Use Permits with Late Hours Permits for on-premise alcohol sales, and consider preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions. The commission will also approve minutes from its September 18 meeting and may enter closed session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• CUP#250811: Brookhaven Event Center, 404 E Interstate Hwy 2, Bldg C, alcohol sales permit
• CUP#250912: Cigar Society, 116 W State Ave, alcohol sales permit
• SUB#250412: Rodriguez Family Subdivision, 0.25 acre, 200 block W Ruisenor Ave, preliminary plat
• SUB#250930: D. Pearson Subdivision, 1.738 acres, 801 S Cage Blvd, preliminary plat
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved two Conditional Use Permits with Late Hours Permits for on-premise alcohol sales at Brookhaven Event Center and Cigar Society, and approved preliminary plats for the Rodriguez Family Subdivision and D. Pearson Subdivision. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for Brookhaven Event Center at 404 E Interstate 2, Building C (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for Cigar Society at 116 W State Ave (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Rodriguez Family Subdivision in the 200 block of W Ruisenor Ave (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for D. Pearson Subdivision at 801 S Cage Blvd (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. O-2019-31. The body will also discuss current projects, upcoming events, and organizational updates.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31
• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Community Development Council held a public hearing and approved the July 14, 2025 minutes. Staff reported that CDBG operations continue normally despite the federal shutdown, the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan is pending HUD review, and the city plans to submit two new Section 108 loan proposals for a Fire Station and Public Utilities improvements. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only actions were approving the minutes and excusing absent members.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditure reports through August 2025, and discuss golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. The agenda is largely routine and administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Revenue and expenditure report through August 2025
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations
• Board comments

The Golf Club Advisory Board met and approved the September 2, 2025 minutes. The golf course manager reported revenues less expenditures at -$147,860.85 for fiscal year 2024-2025 as of August 2025. The board also received updates on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations, including a new pump and fountain on hole #17. No formal decisions were made on the financial or operational reports.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Carlos Alanis (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2025, to consider consent agenda items, ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Key actions include second readings on renaming a roadway and creating a Maintenance Department, as well as several development services cases involving alcohol permits and a zone change. The meeting also includes proclamations, public testimony, and a public hearing on development services cases.

• Ordinance renaming West Doffing to Doffing Canal (2nd reading)
• Ordinance creating the Maintenance Department (2nd reading)
• Conditional Use Permit for Pizza Hut at 1001 West Business Highway 83 to sell alcohol on-premise
• Change of Zone from Residential Multi-Family High Density to General Business at 3801 North Sugar Road
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Weslaco for Animal Shelter Services

The Pharr City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included ordinances renaming a roadway, creating a maintenance department, and approving development services cases. The commission also tabled a contract amendment with The Warren Group for the Pharr Events Center project. Several other ordinances and resolutions were approved, including one designating Amanda Puryear as Poet Laureate.

• Approved consent agenda including roadway renaming and maintenance department creation (unanimous)
• Tabled contract amendment with The Warren Group for Pharr Events Center (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to vacate utility easement on Doniaz Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to vacate utility easement on Border Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending run/walk event requirements (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending open air events requirements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus items and authorizing sale (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating Amanda Puryear as Poet Laureate (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review August 2025 revenue and finance reports. The board will also consider several membership renewals, advertising contracts, and a logistics study.

• Freight Transport Logistics Study by Border Infrastructure Consulting LLC for $95,000
• Southern Border Conference Sponsorship for $10,000
• Advertising with Rio Grande Guardian for $10,000 for 12 months
• Advertising with Inbound Logistics for $3,708.33 per month for 12 months
• Membership renewals for NASCO ($5,000) and Texas International Produce Association ($2,000)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from library leadership. The session focuses on updates from the Director and various library departments.

• Approval of July 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• DRC Branch Manager's Report
• Reference Department Report
• Children's Department Report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will convene at City Hall to approve minutes, hear public testimony, and conduct a public hearing on two land-use petitions: a Conditional Use Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at a Pizza Hut and a rezoning request for a commercial site on North Sugar Road.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP#250810) for Pizza Hut at 1001 W Business Hwy 83 to sell alcohol on-premise
• Change of Zone (COZ#250816) from R-MFHD to General Business District for 3801 N Sugar Rd, 1.11-acre lot

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Pizza Hut at 1001 W Business Hwy 83 to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption. A request to rezone 3801 N Sugar Road from residential to general business was denied after staff recommended disapproval. The meeting also approved prior minutes and excused absent members.

• Approved conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at Pizza Hut, 1001 W Business Hwy 83 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 3801 N Sugar Road from R-MFHD to General Business (C) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to receive status reports on seasonal programming and discuss a fundraiser. The body will also review minutes from the August 20, 2025, meeting.

• Status report on Fall Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion on fundraiser
• Approval of August 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request from property owner Sam Liu. The board will decide whether to allow a business pylon sign to exceed current height limits.

• Variance request for 1943 Interstate 2 West to increase pylon sign height from 30 feet to 60 feet

The Pharr Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing Lone Star National Bank to increase its freestanding business pylon sign from 60 to 80 feet at 100 West Ferguson. The board also excused absent members, approved prior meeting minutes, and held a closed session before reconvening to vote. No other business was discussed.

• Approved variance to increase pylon sign height from 60 to 80 feet for Lone Star National Bank (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 17, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will meet to receive updates on city beautification projects and departmental reports. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting.

• Update on Adopt A Highway project
• Update on beautification of Golf Course landscape
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met and approved the August 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. They discussed upcoming events, including the Adopt-A-Highway cleanup on September 20 and the Rio Reforestation event on October 18. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed budget and property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also consider several ordinances, including the creation of a Maintenance Department and the renaming of a public roadway.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget and Property Tax Rate
• Ordinance to rename West Doffing to Doffing Canal
• Ordinance creating the Maintenance Department
• Negotiation of Guaranteed Maximum Price for the proposed Pharr Event Center
• Alcohol sales permit renewals for 209 West Nolana Loop, 700 East Hall Acres Road, 10701 South Cage Boulevard, and 500 North Jackson Road

The City Commission unanimously adopted the FY 2025-2026 property tax rate of $0.7676 per $100 valuation, described as effectively a 5.91% increase, and approved a $290 million budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The consent agenda, including procurement policy updates, a housing credit resolution, and several conditional use permit renewals, was approved unanimously. The commission also authorized a service contract for employee health insurance with Curative and approved negotiating a guaranteed maximum price for the Pharr Event Center.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 tax rate of $0.7676 (unanimous)
• Approved $290M FY 2025-2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including procurement policy updates and CUP renewals (unanimous)
• Authorized health insurance service contract with Curative (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiating GMP for Pharr Event Center (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Maintenance Department (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to issue Certificates of Obligation Series 2025 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will discuss and consider routine administrative items, including a change order for the Pharr International Bridge expansion and a change order for the Sugar and Minnesota Traffic Signal construction. The agenda also includes public hearings on development services cases, requests for zone changes and conditional use permits, and appointments to the Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Board of Directors.

• Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $15,206.86 and addition of 2 calendar days for the Pharr International Bridge Expansion
• Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $10,075.45 and addition of 7 working days for the Sugar and Minnesota Traffic Signal construction contract
• Zone change request from Office and Professional District (O-P) to General Business District (C) for properties located at 817 and 821 South Cage Boulevard
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Junction Café to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at 11 South Cage Boulevard
• Final plat approval for the proposed Veterans Oaks Apartments Subdivision located in the 3100 Block of North Veterans Boulevard

The Pharr City Commission approved several consent agenda items, including zoning changes, a conditional use permit renewal, and final plat approval for the Veterans Oaks Apartments. Commissioners also approved change orders for the Pharr International Bridge expansion and the Sugar and Minnesota traffic signal project. Additionally, the board appointed four members to the Pharr Economic Development Corporation II.

• Approved minutes for August 18, 2025
• Approved Calix, Inc. cloud management subscription renewal
• Authorized RFQ for Pharr Events Center commissioning agent
• Approved zoning change for 817 and 821 South Cage Boulevard
• Renewed conditional use permit for 11 South Cage Boulevard
• Approved final plat for Veterans Oaks Apartments
• Appointed four members to Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board
• Approved change orders for bridge expansion and traffic signal project

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Pharr Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to review routine administrative items. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting, a revenue and expenditure history summary report through July 2025, and status reports on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations.

• Approval of minutes for the August 5, 2025 regular called meeting
• Status report on revenue and expenditure history summary through July 2025
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

The board approved the minutes from their August 5 meeting and voted to excuse the absences of four board members. Members also received status reports on the golf course's July 2025 financial performance and general operations.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved August 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a change of zone for properties at 817 and 821 South Cage Boulevard and a final plat approval for the Veterans Oaks Apartments Subdivision located in the 3100 block of North Veterans Boulevard. The agenda also includes roll call, public testimony, approval of previous meeting minutes from August 11, 2025, and a potential closed executive session.

• Change of Zone request from Office and Professional District (O-P) to General Business District (C) for Lots 9 & 10, Block 1, Orange Grove Subdivision, located at 817 and 821 South Cage Boulevard
• Final plat approval for the proposed Veterans Oaks Apartments Subdivision, a 5.576-acre tract out of Lot 129, Kelly-Pharr Subdivision, located within the 3100 Block of North Veterans Boulevard

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a change of zone from Office and Professional (O-P) to General Business (C) for properties at 817 and 821 South Cage Boulevard, to allow an auto diagnostic center. The commission also unanimously approved the final plat for the Veterans Oaks Apartments Subdivision on North Veterans Boulevard. Both items will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action.

• Approved rezoning at 817 & 821 S. Cage Blvd from O-P to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Veterans Oaks Apartments Subdivision, 3100 block N. Veterans Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Javier Gutierrez (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget, including capital purchases, personnel, and debt. The meeting includes a review of the Taxpayer Impact Statement for the 2025 Tax Year.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the City, TIRZ, TIRZ II, PEDC II, and Pharr Public Facilities Corporation
• Review of Taxpayer Impact Statement for 2025 Tax Year
• Discussion of pending or proposed city projects, programs, and departmental structures

The City Commission met to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, including presentations on citizen survey priorities and city-wide financial data. No formal budget adoption occurred during this workshop. The board also held a closed session to discuss various agenda items.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned the budget workshop (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review status reports for summer and afterschool programs. The board will also consider potential fundraisers and introduce a new member.

• Introduction of new parks board member Rolando Galvan
• Status report on Summer Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion and action on potential fundraisers

The Pharr Parks and Recreation Committee approved the minutes from its April 16, 2025 meeting and reached a consensus to hold a Loteria fundraiser in November. The board also heard staff reports regarding summer programs, athletics, aquatics, and the afterschool program.

• Approved excusing absent member unanimously
• Approved April 16, 2025 regular called meeting minutes unanimously
• Reached consensus on having a Loteria fundraiser in November
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. unanimously

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review financial and revenue reports for July 2025. The board will also decide on several membership renewals and a monthly advertising contract.

• Advertising with Inbound Logistics for $3,708.33 per month for 12 months
• Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) membership renewal for $2,000
• Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) membership renewal for $750
• Review of July 2025 Crossings and Revenues Report
• Review of July 2025 Finance Report

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation on plans for Jones Box Park, and receive updates from city departments. The meeting is largely administrative and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation on Jones Box Park plans by Maggie Hanson
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on July 15, 2025, and approved the May 20, 2025 minutes. They received updates on the Keep Texas Beautiful Award of Excellence, the city's silver affiliate status, and a $1.18 million Texas A&M Community Greening Transformation Grant. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Rolando Perez (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed tax rate increase and the creation of new city departments. The meeting includes several requests for alcohol-related conditional use permits and the appointment of members to various city boards.

• Discussion and vote on proposed tax rate increase
• Ordinances to create the Office of City Clerk Department and the Food Services Department
• Change order of $22,835.40 for D. Wilson Construction Company regarding the Donation Acceptance Program
• Purchase of two surveillance mobile trailers for Pharr Police Department via Operation LoneStar grant
• Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales at 1401 S. Jackson Rd, 1610 W. Expressway 83, and 2101 N. Cage Blvd

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included ordinances creating the Office of City Clerk and Food Services Department, closing an alley easement, and approving several conditional use permits for alcohol sales. The Commission also reappointed members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and No. 2, the Pharr Public Facilities Corporation #3, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission voted to keep the tax rate at $0.7676 and scheduled a public hearing for September 15, 2025. It also approved the purchase of two surveillance trailers using a grant and a change order for a construction contract.

• Approved consent agenda including ordinances O-2025-25, O-2025-26, O-2025-27 (unanimous)
• Reappointed six members to TIRZ No. 1 (Resolution R-2025-40, unanimous)
• Reappointed six members to TIRZ No. 2 (Resolution R-2025-41, unanimous)
• Reappointed seven members to Pharr Public Facilities Corporation #3 (Resolution R-2025-42, unanimous)
• Reappointed two regular and one alternate member to Planning and Zoning Commission (Resolution R-2025-43, unanimous)
• Voted to keep tax rate at $0.7676 and schedule public hearing for Sept. 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two surveillance trailers using Operation Lone Star grant (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $22,835.40 with D. Wilson Construction (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will hold a regular meeting to consider several economic development items, including a letter of intent for Lot 6 A, a contract with Lone Star Consulting Services, approval of the 2025-2026 budget, and Project CTS. The board will also ratify the UTRGV/PEDC Global Hub Agreement and may enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025 and August 14, 2025 budget workshop
• Ratification of UTRGV/PEDC Global Hub Agreement
• Letter of Intent for Lot 6 A
• Lone Star Consulting Services contract
• Approval of PEDC II Budget 2025-2026

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board unanimously approved the 2025-2026 budget, a letter of intent for Lot 6A, Lone Star Consulting Services, and Project CTS, all following a closed session. They also ratified the UTRGV/PEDC Global Hub Agreement and approved the July 21 and August 14 meeting minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 regular meeting and August 14, 2025 budget workshop (unanimous)
• Ratified UTRGV/PEDC Global Hub Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Lot 6A (unanimous; Commissioner Pacheco abstained)
• Approved Lone Star Consulting Services (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC II Budget 2025-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Project CTS (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene to consider any action.

• Discussion on proposed 2025-2026 budget including capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt
• Public testimony limited to agenda items, 1.5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Possible closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084, 551.087
• Meeting at 1215 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX at 4:00 PM

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II met for a budget workshop on August 14, 2025, to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget covering capital purchases, capital improvements, projects, personnel, and debt. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the workshop; the only action was to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and review two preliminary plat requests for new subdivisions. The body will decide on land use requests for a home daycare, a sushi bar, and a school.

• Conditional Use Permit for home occupation daycare at 1300 South Linden Street
• Conditional Use and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 1401 South Jackson Road, Suites 7 & 8
• Conditional Use Permit for a school at 3000 North Cage Boulevard
• Preliminary plat approval for The Reserve At Cage Subdivision (4.88 acres) in the 3000 block of South Cage Boulevard
• Preliminary plat approval for Whitechapel Park Subdivision (13.84 gross acres) in the 800 block of West Sam Houston Avenue

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved conditional use permits for a home occupation daycare at 1300 South Linden Street, a sushi bar to sell alcohol with late hours at 1401 South Jackson Road, and a one-year school use at 3000 North Cage Boulevard. The commission also approved preliminary plats for The Reserve at Cage Subdivision and Whitechapel Park Subdivision, and approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for home occupation daycare at 1300 South Linden Street (carried unanimously)
• Approved conditional use permit and late hours permit for alcohol sales at 1401 South Jackson Road, Suites 7 & 8 (carried unanimously)
• Approved one-year conditional use permit for a school at 3000 North Cage Boulevard (carried unanimously)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Reserve at Cage Subdivision (carried unanimously)
• Approved preliminary plat for Whitechapel Park Subdivision (carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes for the July 28, 2025 regular called meeting (carried unanimously)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include creating a City Clerk Department and a Food Services Department, closing a small alley easement, amending oil and gas drilling regulations, and accepting a grant for community greening. The meeting also includes public testimony and a possible closed session.

• Ordinance creating Office of City Clerk Department (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance creating Food Services Department (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance to vacate and close a 10 ft by 270.29 ft alley easement on Lot 14, Block 160, L.R. Bell Development 'E'
• Ordinance amending O-2011-39 regulating oil and gas well drilling
• Resolution 2025 for Community Greening Transformation Grant from Texas A&M Forest Service

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved a $1.18 million Community Greening Transformation Grant from Texas A&M Forest Service to expand tree canopy and parks. They also approved ordinances creating a City Clerk Department and a Food Services Department, plus an ordinance closing a small alley easement and amending oil/gas well drilling regulations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ordinance creating Office of City Clerk Department (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Food Services Department (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance closing 10 ft by 270.29 ft alley easement on Lot 14, Block 160, L.R. Bell Development 'E' (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending O-2011-39 regulating oil/gas well drilling (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2025-39 accepting $1.18M Community Greening Transformation Grant from Texas A&M Forest Service (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditure reports through June 2025, and discuss golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes for June 3, 2025 regular meeting
• Status report on revenue and expenditure history through June 2025
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

The Golf Club Advisory Board approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent members unanimously. Manager Will Borowski reported revenues less expenditures at -$111,049.39 for FY 2024-2025 through June, and noted the course would remain closed on Mondays in August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider first readings of ordinances creating new departments, a resolution for a HUD action plan, and a contract for a $150,000 water treatment component. The agenda also includes public hearings on alcohol permits and plats for two subdivisions.

• Ordinance creating Office of City Clerk Department (1st Reading)
• Ordinance creating Food Services Department (1st Reading)
• Ordinance closing 10 ft. by 270.29 ft. Alley Easement on Lot 14, Block 160
• Purchase of Shaftless Screw Conveyor for $150,000 from A-Squared Water Treatment, LLC
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permits for Umiya Sushi (601 S Jackson Rd) and Verona Event Center (109 E Ferguson Ave)

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included procurement policy updates, a TxDOT agreement for closing state roadways for events, three conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and two final plats. They also approved first readings of ordinances creating the Office of City Clerk and Food Services Department, vacated an alley easement, adopted the HUD one-year action plan, purchased a shaftless screw conveyor for $150,000, and approved a parking lot lease with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including procurement policy updates, TxDOT agreement, 3 alcohol permits, and 2 plats (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Office of City Clerk (1st reading, unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Food Services Department (1st reading, unanimous)
• Approved vacating 10 ft x 270.29 ft alley easement on Lot 14, Block 160 (unanimous)
• Adopted HUD one-year action plan for Program Year 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 purchase of shaftless screw conveyor from A-Squared Water Treatment (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Seventh-Day Adventist Church for parking lot use (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on a conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Umiya Sushi and to approve final plats for the Beamsley Subdivision and SRS Subdivision. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public testimony periods.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Umiya Sushi Pharr, Inc. (601 South Jackson Road) to sell alcoholic beverages on-premise
• Final plat approval for Beamsley Subdivision (Lots 51A and 51B, 1100 Block of West Eisenhower Street)
• Final plat approval for SRS Subdivision (3.06-acre tract, 3700 Block of North IH 69C)

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Umiya Sushi to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at 601 South Jackson Road. The commission also unanimously approved final plats for the Beamsley Subdivision (Lots 51A and 51B) and the SRS Subdivision. All items will go before the City Commission on August 4, 2025.

• Approved conditional use permit for alcohol sales at Umiya Sushi, 601 S. Jackson Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Beamsley Subdivision, Lots 51A and 51B (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for SRS Subdivision, 3700 block of N. IH 69C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will review June 2025 financial and crossing reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider several sponsorship and marketing agreements totaling $80,000. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Ratification of Asociacion de Agentes Aduanales de Reynosa sponsorship for $5,000
• INDEX Reynosa/Fundacion RAMMAC Charity Golf Fund Raiser sponsorship for $10,000
• INDEX 50th National Convention sponsorship for $19,000
• Ratification of Taller de Infografia y Fotografia Digital (TIF) 2025-2026 Conference Marketing Materials for $46,000
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 regular called meeting

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved four sponsorship agreements and a marketing contract totaling $80,000, all unanimously. The board also approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on June 2025 crossings, revenues, and construction projects.

• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Asociacion de Agentes Aduanales de Reynosa (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for INDEX Reynosa/Fundacion Rammac charity golf fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 sponsorship for INDEX 50th National Convention (unanimous)
• Approved $46,000 contract with Taller de Infografia y Fotografia Digital for 2025-2026 conference marketing materials (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a regular meeting to consider several economic development items, including a Letter of Intent for Pharr Produce District Park Lot 6 and multiple unnamed projects (Project Master, ALP, FLEX, Roots). The board will also approve minutes, ratify a regional program, and may enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Letter of Intent for Pharr Produce District Park Lot 6
• Project Master
• Project ALP
• Project FLEX
• Project Roots

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board excused absent members, approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes, and ratified the Region One P.a.C.E. program. Following a closed session, the board unanimously approved a Letter of Intent for Pharr Produce District Park Lot 6, Project Master, Project ALP, Project Flex, and Project Roots.

• Excused absent board members unanimously
• Approved May 28, 2025 regular called meeting minutes and ratified Region One P.a.C.E. program unanimously
• Approved Letter of Intent for Pharr Produce District Park Lot 6 unanimously
• Approved Project Master unanimously
• Approved Project ALP unanimously
• Approved Project Flex unanimously
• Approved Project Roots unanimously

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will discuss and take action on various routine administrative items, grants, and contracts during its regular meeting on July 21, 2025. Key agenda items include an amendment to a professional engineering service project agreement, updates to procurement policies, and multiple police and broadband grant applications. The commission will also consider board appointments and final plat approval for Rick's Food Court State Avenue Subdivision.

• Considered Amendment Number 3 with RRP Consulting Engineers for Hi-Line East and West Road Professional Engineering Service Project in the amount of $238,261.92
• Considered agreement with Millenium Engineers Group, Inc. (MEG) in the amount of $105,473.00 for Construction Material Testing Services for the Commercial Vehicle Parking Project
• Third and final reading of ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-2021-09 Standards Manual Construction and Development Guide
• Resolution authorizing grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY2025 COPS Hiring Program to fund five full-time Officer positions
• Final plat approval for Rick's Food Court State Avenue Subdivision located in the 400 Block of West State Street

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the final reading of an ordinance amending the construction and development standards manual, amendments to the Operation Lone Star grant, an engineering contract amendment, and a final plat for Rick's Food Court. The commission also approved first readings of ordinances updating the procurement policy and procurement card policy manuals, reappointed members to the Board of Adjustment and Bridge Board, and authorized grant applications for COPS hiring and broadband workforce development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance O-2025-24, Resolutions R-2025-31 and R-2025-32 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending procurement policy manual (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending procurement card policy manual (unanimous)
• Reappointed Andres Zuniga, Carlos Ramirez, and Ruben Luna to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lazaro Beas to Bridge Board (unanimous)
• Authorized application to DOJ for COPS Hiring Program for 5 officer positions (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application to Texas Comptroller for Broadband Workforce Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized $105,473 agreement with Millenium Engineers Group for construction material testing (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board is holding a regular meeting to handle procedural business, approve past minutes from May 15, 2025, and receive administrative updates. The agenda consists of roll call, minutes approval, and reports from the Library Director, DRC Branch Manager, Reference Department, and Children's Department.

• Approval of minutes for the May 15, 2025 Regular Called Meeting
• Library Director's Report
• DRC Branch Manager's Report
• Reference Department Report
• Children's Department Report

The Pharr Memorial Library Board held a regular meeting with a quorum present. The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and excused absent members. The Library Director presented a report on gate counts, circulation, revenues, and events, and department supervisors reported on activities. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, introduce a new board member, and receive a status report on summer recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs. The committee will also discuss and possibly act on potential fundraisers. The agenda is largely administrative and routine.

• Approval of minutes for April 16, 2025 regular called meeting
• Introduction of new parks board member Rolando Galvan
• Status report on Summer Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Programs
• Discussion and possible action on potential fundraisers

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive an update on a Keep Texas Beautiful grant, and discuss 2025 projects including affiliate status and a Rio Reforestation presentation. Updates from city departments will also be provided.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award grant by Elizabeth Diaz
• Discussion on 2025 projects: affiliate status and Rio Reforestation presentation
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met July 15, 2025, and approved the May 20, 2025 minutes and excused an absent member, both unanimously. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates on grants, events, and programs, including the city receiving a $1.18 million Texas A&M Community Greening Transformation Grant.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Rolando Perez (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council of Pharr, Texas will convene at City Hall to conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31 and review the CDBG One-Year Action Plan 30-day comment period. The meeting will also include administrative approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 session.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31
• CDBG One-Year Action Plan 30-day comment period
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025

The Community Development Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the 2025 Annual Action Plan, allocating $1,201,828 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The plan includes $350,000 for Section 108 loan payments, $201,288.20 for emergency repairs, and funding for 15 public service organizations. The council also approved the substantial amendment to the FY 2024 plan, which reallocates funds for flood recovery programs and other projects.

• Approved 2025 Annual Action Plan with $1,201,828 CDBG allocation (unanimous)
• Approved substantial amendment to FY 2024 plan including $165,000 Emergency Repair Program (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 Flood Disaster Assistance Grant for ~500 families (unanimous)
• Approved $2,098,172.75 Section 108 loan payoff for Pharr Aquatic Center (unanimous)
• Approved $785,145 reallocation for Housing Broadband Public Improvements project (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 reprogramming from Small Business Relief to Emergency Utility Assistance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Lucio Gaitan and Norma Trevino (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public testimony, and consider four plats for final or preliminary approval. The meeting may recess into closed session for legal or personnel matters before reconvening for any final actions.

• Final plat approval for Rick’s Food Court State Avenue Subdivision at 400 Block of West State Street (SUB#240823)
• Preliminary plat approval for AJZ Subdivision at 600 Block of South Cage Boulevard (SUB#250618)
• Preliminary plat approval for Replat of Lot 1 and Lot 4, Southwind Gardens Subdivision at 1900 Block of West Ridge Road (SUB#250411)
• Preliminary plat approval for Replat of Pharr Housing Development Subdivision at 100 Block of West Polk Avenue (SUB#250515)

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved four plat requests: final plat for Rick's Food Court State Avenue Subdivision, preliminary plats for AJZ Subdivision, Replat of Lots 1 and 4 Southwind Gardens, and Replat of Pharr Housing Development Subdivision. All approvals were subject to conditions noted in the packet. The commission also approved the June 23, 2025 minutes and excused absent member Rafael Mungia. No public comments were made.

• Approved final plat for Rick's Food Court State Avenue Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for AJZ Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Replat of Lots 1 and 4 Southwind Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Replat of Pharr Housing Development Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Rafael Mungia (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will consider multiple contracts, zone changes, conditional use permits, and a FEMA grant application for six firefighter positions during their regular meeting. Key items include a $238,607 equipment purchase for the Fire Department, a $148,526 engineering amendment for the Moore Road Project, and a service contract with ViaPlus for the Pharr International Bridge Toll Collection System. The board will also review the city's second quarter financial performance report.

• Purchase of Pneumatic Shoring Equipment for the Fire Department from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists for $238,607.00
• Amendment No. 3 to Professional Engineering Services Agreement with GDJ Engineering, LLC for the Moore Road Project in the amount of $148,526.00
• Resolution authorizing a FEMA grant application for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program to fund six firefighter positions
• Service contract with ViaPlus for the Pharr International Bridge Toll Collection System
• Resolution suspending Texas Gas Service Company's proposed rate adjustment effective August 19, 2025

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included five development services cases (three conditional use permits and two zone changes) and two final plats. The commission also reappointed Juan Villescas as Municipal Judge, approved a TxDOT funding agreement for Moore Road, and authorized several contracts and purchases. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with 5 development cases and 2 plats (unanimous)
• Reappointed Juan Villescas as Municipal Judge (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT advance funding agreement for Moore Road (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA grant application for 6 firefighter positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Santana to Community Development Council (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of Texas Gas Service rate adjustment effective date (unanimous)
• Approved $238,607 purchase of pneumatic shoring equipment for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of ViaPlus toll collection system contract (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and operational updates. The board will consider a revenue and expenditure summary through May 2025.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Revenue and Expenditure History Summary Report through May 2025
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Kitchen operations

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 24, 2025, at City Hall to consider approving raw and final scores and an eligibility list from the Fire Fighter entry-level exam held May 30, 2025. The meeting includes administrative reports from police and fire departments and may enter closed session for legal or personnel matters before reconvening in open session.

• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting
• Action on Fire Fighter entry-level exam scores and eligibility list (May 30, 2025)
• Police and Fire Department reports
• Civil Service Director's report
• Possible closed session for legal advice or personnel matters

The Pharr Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from November 26, 2024, and approved the raw and final scores and eligibility list from the May 30, 2025 entry-level firefighter exam. The commission also excused absent members and heard reports on recent police hiring and upcoming events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from November 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved firefighter exam scores and eligibility list (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public testimony, and conduct a public hearing on a rezoning request. The only substantive item is a request to change the zoning of two lots at 409 North Fir Street from Single-Family Residential Small Lot to Neighborhood Commercial District.

• Public hearing on rezoning request (COZ#250512) for 409 N Fir St from R-1A to N-C zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 23, 2025, and took only procedural actions: excusing absent members and adjourning. No substantive decisions were made, and no public testimony or closed session items were addressed.

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

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to approve past minutes, introduce a new board member, receive a status report on summer programs, and discuss potential fundraisers. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting
• Introduction of new parks board member Rolando Galvan
• Status report on Summer Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion of potential fundraisers

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to review May 2025 crossing and finance reports, approve prior minutes, and decide on two sponsorships: $11,000 for CAAAREM and up to $27,000 for the 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show Texas Town Pavilion. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters.

• CAAAREM sponsorship of $11,000
• 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show Texas Town Pavilion up to $27,000
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• May 2025 crossings and revenues report
• May 2025 finance report

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board met on June 18, 2025, and approved two sponsorship items: $11,000 for the CAAAREM (Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana) and up to $27,000 for the 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show Texas Town Pavilion. The board also approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent members. The meeting was informational, with reports on May 2025 crossings and revenues, finance, and construction projects.

• Approved $11,000 CAAAREM sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved up to $27,000 for 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show Texas Town Pavilion (unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Lazaro Beas and Roberto Garza (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct public hearings, vote on development cases, and approve contracts. Items include zoning changes, conditional use permits, and funding agreements for infrastructure and fire services.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Townhouse Residential for 17.196-acre property at 4300 North Sugar Road (COZ#250511)
• Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for church at 5224 North Cage Boulevard (CUP#250505)
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 2620 South Gardenia Street (CUP#201042)
• Purchase of Pneumatic Shoring Equipment for Fire Department for $238,607.00
• Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Moore Road improvements (CSJ: 0921-02-437)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold a public hearing on a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan and 2020 CV, then consider approving the 2025 Annual Action Plan. They will also approve minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on substantial amendment to FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and 2020 CV
• Recommendation for approval of 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of minutes for May 15, 2025

The Community Development Council held a public hearing and approved a substantial amendment to the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan, which includes funding for flood disaster assistance, emergency repairs, and other programs. The council also unanimously approved the 2025 Annual Action Plan, allocating $1,201,828 in CDBG funds to various public services and infrastructure projects. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved substantial amendment to FY 2024 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Action Plan with $1,201,828 in CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Lucio Gaitan and Norma Trevino (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning change for a residential development and a conditional use permit for a church. The commission will also review two final plat approvals for new subdivisions.

• Rezoning request for 17.196 acres at 4300 North Sugar Road from Agricultural/Open Space to Townhouse Residential
• Conditional Use Permit request for a church at 5224 North Cage Boulevard, Suites 4-5
• Final plat approval for Rivas Subdivision in the 1000 Block of West Hi-Line Road
• Final plat approval for Circle-K #2709238 Subdivision in the 8000 Block of South Cage Boulevard

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone 17.196 acres at 4300 North Sugar Road from Agricultural/Open Space to Townhouse Residential for a townhome development, despite one nearby property owner's opposition. The commission also approved a life-of-the-use conditional use permit for a church at 5224 North Cage Boulevard, Suites 4-5, and final plats for the Rivas Subdivision and Circle-K #2709238 Subdivision. All items will go before the City Commission on June 16, 2025.

• Approved rezoning of 17.196 acres at 4300 N. Sugar Rd. from A-O to R-TH (unanimous)
• Approved life-of-the-use conditional use permit for church at 5224 N. Cage Blvd., Suites 4-5 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Rivas Subdivision, 10 acres in 1000 block of W. Hi-Line Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Circle-K #2709238 Subdivision, 1.987 acres in 8000 block of S. Cage Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Rafael Mungia and Ruben Luna (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 1, 2025, and receive status reports on revenue and expenditures through April 2025, as well as golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Revenue and expenditure report through April 2025
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met and approved the April 1, 2025 minutes. They heard a status report showing revenues less expenditures at -$33,717.62 for the fiscal year through April 2025. The board also received updates on course operations, including a plan to close the course on Mondays from June through August. No formal decisions were made on these reports.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will vote on updating rates for water and sewer services. The meeting includes several zoning requests, permit renewals for alcohol sales, and appointments to city boards.

• Final reading of ordinances to prescribe new rates for water and sewer services
• Rezoning requests for 400 East Hi-Line Road (56.59 acres) and 1529 West Anaya Road (3.45 acres) to Limited Industrial District
• Special Use Permit for a towing company at 1403 North Sugar Road
• Conditional Use Permit for outside storage at 1106 West Albrad Avenue
• Contract with Halff Associates for Professional Engineering Services to update the Pharr Master Drainage Plan

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved new sewer and water rates (final readings), a consent agenda including multiple zoning changes and alcohol permit renewals, and amendments to the construction standards manual. They also reappointed members to the Library, Parks, and Keep Pharr Beautiful boards, and authorized a contract for drainage plan updates. One conditional use permit for outside storage at a towing company was denied.

• Approved sewer rate ordinance O-2025-17 (unanimous)
• Approved water rate ordinance O-2025-18 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning changes and alcohol permit renewals (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for outside storage at 1106 W. Albrad Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to construction standards manual O-2021-09 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anita Vela and Delia Soza to Library Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed/appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Halff Associates for Master Drainage Plan update (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to consider the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss project items designated as Project DURA, Project FIESTA, and Project FLEX, and consider Gonzalez Properties. The board may also hold a closed executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Consideration and action on Project DURA
• Consideration and action on Project FIESTA
• Consideration and action on Project FLEX
• Consideration and action on Gonzalez Properties
• Consideration and action on Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2025

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on May 28, 2025, and unanimously approved four items discussed in closed session: Project Dura, Project Fiesta, Project Flex, and Gonzalez Properties. The board also approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Project Dura (unanimous)
• Approved Project Fiesta (unanimous)
• Approved Project Flex (unanimous)
• Approved Gonzalez Properties (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider requests for changes of zone, special use permits, conditional use permits, and preliminary plat approvals. Items include zone changes to Limited Industrial District for properties on East Hi-Line Road and West Anaya Road, special and conditional use permits for towing companies, and preliminary plats for the SRS Subdivision and Primera Iglesia Bautista En Las Milpas Subdivision.

• Request by Halff Associates, Inc. for a Change of Zone from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial for 56.59 acres at 400 East Hi-Line Road (COZ#250407)
• Request by Halff Associates, Inc. for a Change of Zone from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial for 3.45 acres at 1529 West Anaya Road (COZ#250408)
• Request by Michael L. Rosales for a Special Use Permit to allow a towing company in a General Business District at 1403 North Sugar Road (SUP#250501)
• Request by Antonio Muraira for a Conditional Use Permit for outside storage of materials/equipment for a towing company at 1106 West Albrad Avenue (CUP#250404)
• Preliminary plat approval for the SRS Subdivision on a 3.06-acre tract in the 3700 Block of North IH 69C (SUB#250513) and Primera Iglesia Bautista En Las Milpas Subdivision at 600 Block of West Thomas Road (SUB#250208)

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all four public hearing items and both preliminary plats on the agenda. Two properties were rezoned from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial for cold storage warehouses, a special use permit was granted for a towing company, and a conditional use permit was approved for outside storage at an existing towing company. Two preliminary plats were also approved, for the SRS Subdivision and the Primera Iglesia Bautista En Las Milpas Subdivision.

• Approved rezoning of 56.59 acres at 400 E. Hi-Line Rd. from A-O to Limited Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3.45 acres at 1529 W. Anaya Rd. from A-O to Limited Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for towing company at 1403 N. Sugar Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for outside storage at Thunder Towing, 1106 W. Albrad Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for SRS Subdivision, 3700 block of N. IH 69C (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Primera Iglesia Bautista En Las Milpas Subdivision, 600 block of W. Thomas Rd. (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Pharr Community Development Council will hold a public hearing on the second notice of funding availability for the 2025 Annual Action Plan, then review applications from prospective subrecipients and recommend approval with funding amounts. The council will also consider a substantial amendment to the fiscal year 2024 Annual Action Plan and 2020 CV, approve April minutes, and discuss ongoing projects.

• Public hearing on 2025 Annual Action Plan funding availability (second notice)
• Recommendation to approve prospective subrecipients and set recommended amounts
• Substantial amendment to fiscal year 2024 Annual Action Plan and 2020 CV
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025
• Open discussion on ongoing projects and current events

The Pharr Community Development Council held a public hearing on the 2025 Annual Action Plan funding availability; no public comments were made. The board excused an absent member, recognized former members, and approved the December 19, 2024 minutes. No substantive funding decisions were made; the board discussed the status of applications and federal funding uncertainties.

• Excused absent member Sabrina Garcia (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for 2025 Annual Action Plan funding availability (no comments)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports, including the April 2025 crossings, revenues, and finance reports. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 regular called meeting and a potential closed executive session.

• Crossings and Revenues Report for April 2025
• Finance Report for April 2025
• Engineer's Report and Director's Report
• Approval of Minutes for April 16, 2025 - Regular Called Meeting

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee of Pharr, Texas will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to approve past minutes, receive a summer program status report, and discuss potential fundraisers. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting
• Status report on summer recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs
• Discussion of potential fundraisers

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve the April 15, 2025 minutes, receive an update on Keep Texas Beautiful, and discuss 2025 projects. Updates will also be provided from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Update on Keep Texas Beautiful
• Discussion on Keep Pharr Beautiful 2025 projects
• Updates from Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health departments

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met with a quorum and unanimously approved the April 15, 2025 minutes and excused absent members. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates on conferences, events, and department activities.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, at City Hall. The body will consider second readings of ordinances raising sewer and water rates, approve plats for new subdivisions, and hear development cases including a zone change for a 4.435-acre site at 104 West Polk Avenue. The meeting also includes recognition of local students and professionals, and a public hearing on development services cases.

• Second reading of ordinance amending sewer rates (new rates proposed)
• Second reading of ordinance amending water rates (new rates proposed)
• Final plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Phase 1 subdivision at 700 Block of North Veterans Boulevard
• Change of Zone request from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 4.435-acre site at 104 West Polk Avenue
• Life of the Use Conditional Use Permit for self-storage facility at 500 West Dicker Road

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved consent agenda items including second-reading ordinances amending sewer and water service rates, a change order adding 15 calendar days to the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge expansion, and a $125,893.20 forklift purchase. They also approved resolutions suspending a Texas Gas Service rate adjustment effective date and appointing a mayor pro tem. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sewer rate ordinance amendment (2nd reading) (unanimous)
• Approved water rate ordinance amendment (2nd reading) (unanimous)
• Approved change order #2 adding 15 days to Pharr-Reynosa bridge expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $125,893.20 forklift purchase from Briggs Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution suspending Texas Gas Service interim rate adjustment effective date (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing mayor pro tem and alternate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning at 104 W. Polk Ave. and multiple CUP renewals (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold a regular meeting on May 15, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes approving the March 20, 2025 minutes, appointing officers (Chairperson, Vice-Chairman, Secretary), and receiving reports from the Library Director, DRC Branch Manager, Reference Department, and Children's Department. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes for March 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Appointment of officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chairman, Secretary
• Library Director's report
• DRC Branch Manager's report
• Reference and Children's Department reports

The Pharr Memorial Library Board met and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board unanimously appointed Joly Sanchez as Vice-Chairman and Cristina Espinoza as Secretary. The meeting also included reports from library staff on gate counts, circulation, revenues, and upcoming events.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joly Sanchez as Vice-Chairman and Cristina Espinoza as Secretary (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct administrative business. The primary purpose of the meeting is to administer oaths of office for three city commissioners.

• Oath of Office for Commissioner Place 2
• Oath of Office for Commissioner Place 3
• Oath of Office for Commissioner Place 4

The Pharr Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on May 12, 2025, primarily to administer oaths of office to three commissioners. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the oaths.

• Administered oath of office to Commissioner Roberto 'Bobby' Carrillo
• Administered oath of office to Commissioner Ramiro Caballero
• Administered oath of office to Commissioner Daniel Chavez
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two requests: a zone change from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 4.435 acres at 104 West Polk Avenue, and a Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility on 1.67 acres at 500 West Dicker Road. The commission will also consider final plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Phase 1, a 6-acre subdivision on North Veterans Boulevard, and approve minutes from the April 14 meeting.

• Public hearing: Change of Zone (COZ#250406) from General Business (C) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (R-MFHD) for 4.435 acres at 104 West Polk Avenue
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit (CUP#250403) for a self-storage facility on 1.67 acres at 500 West Dicker Road
• Final plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Phase 1, 6.00 acres in the 700 block of North Veterans Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Possible closed session for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning of 4.435 acres at 104 West Polk Avenue from General Business (C) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (R-MFHD) for a 196-unit apartment development. It also unanimously approved a Life of the Use Conditional Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 500 West Dicker Road, and final plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Phase 1. No public comments were received on any item.

• Approved rezoning at 104 W Polk Ave from C to R-MFHD for 196-unit apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Life of the Use Conditional Use Permit for self-storage at 500 W Dicker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Arbor Vista Estates Phase 1, Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Romeo Cantu Jr. (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review financial and operational reports. The board will discuss revenue and expenditures through March 2025 and the status of the golf course, pro shop, and kitchen.

• Revenue and Expenditure Report through March 2025
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Kitchen operations
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss updating rates for water and sewer services. The meeting includes several alcohol permit renewals and a significant purchase for the Fire Department.

• First reading of ordinances to prescribe new rates for water and sewer services
• Purchase of two HPV High Water Rescue Trucks for $758,692.00
• Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for Las Milpas Road between Jackson Road and Cage Boulevard
• Six Conditional Use Permit renewals for the sale of alcoholic beverages at various local businesses
• Construction contract for the Commercial Vehicle Parking Area with NM Contracting

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved first readings of ordinances amending sewer and water service rates, declared EMS equipment surplus for sale or auction, and authorized agreements with TxDOT for road closures and an advance funding agreement for Las Milpas Road. The commission also approved the purchase of two high-water rescue trucks and rescinded a prior bid rejection to award a construction contract.

• Approved sewer rate ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved water rate ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring EMS equipment surplus for sale/auction (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT agreement for state roadway closures (unanimous)
• Approved $758,692 purchase of two HPV rescue trucks from Acela Truck Company (unanimous)
• Rescinded Feb 3 bid rejection and authorized award of commercial vehicle parking area contract to NM Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved MacGregor Entertainment carnival agreement for Avocado Festival (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including TxDOT advance funding agreement for Las Milpas Road and six conditional use permit renewals (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure closeouts for fiber optic network phases and emergency sewer repairs. The body will also review alcohol permit renewals for five local businesses and a new commercial subdivision plat.

• Ratification of $170,000.00 emergency sewer main trunk line repairs at Flag St. and Bell Ave.
• Closeout of Fiber Optic Network projects with change orders ranging from $50,929.65 to $608,453.02
• Agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for public safety video surveillance for $69,200.30
• Renewal of alcohol Conditional Use Permits for Bar B Cutie Smokehouse, Topgolf USA Pharr, Sr. Cruda Ceviche and Micheladas, Muelle 37, and Regency Hall
• Final plat approval for Jackson Place Commercial Subdivision in the 2700 Block of North Jackson Road

The Pharr City Commission approved a five-year public safety video surveillance agreement with Axon Enterprises for $69,200.30, and approved change orders and project closeouts for multiple fiber optic network phases. The consent agenda, including several alcohol permit renewals and a final plat, was approved with one abstention. No public comments were made during public testimony or hearings.

• Approved $69,200.30 Axon surveillance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase II ($50,929.65 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase III ($568,367.48 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase IV ($608,453.02 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase V ($324,633.64 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase 5-A ($132,879.28 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved change order and closeout for Fiber Optic Phase VI ($294,456.54 retainage) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including alcohol permit renewals and Jackson Place plat (4-1, Pacheco abstained)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to review administrative reports and consider action on two specific projects. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal, real property, or economic development matters.

• Consideration and action on Project TAF
• Consideration and action on Project Castle
• March 2025 Sales Tax Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 18 and February 22, 2025

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board unanimously approved two letters of intent (LOI) for confidential economic development projects, identified only as Project TAF and Project CASTLE, after discussing them in closed session. The board also approved the minutes from the February 18 and February 22, 2025 meetings. No public testimony was given, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Feb 18 and Feb 22, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Project TAF (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Project CASTLE (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 15, 2025, receive status reports on the 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk and spring recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs, and discuss potential fundraisers. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes for January 15, 2025 Regular Called Meeting
• Status report on 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk
• Status report on Spring Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program
• Discussion and possible action on potential fundraisers

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on April 16, 2025, with a quorum present. They unanimously approved the January 15, 2025 minutes and excused absent members. Staff reported on the successful 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk and provided updates on spring recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs. No action was taken on potential fundraisers, though the board discussed selling soft drinks at city events and rewarding volunteer coaches.

• Approved minutes for January 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Discussed potential fundraisers, no action taken

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to receive administrative reports on bridge crossings, revenues, finances, and engineering, and to consider renewing the 2025 Reynosa membership for $1,905.12. The board may also discuss other administrative items and convene an executive session under Texas law.

• Renewal of 2025 Reynosa membership for $1,905.12
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Crossings and Revenues Report for March 2025
• Finance Report for March 2025
• Engineer's Report

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board met on April 16, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 regular meeting. The board also approved the 2025 Index Reynosa membership renewal in the amount of $1,905.12. Both motions were carried unanimously. The meeting included reports on March 2025 crossings and revenues, finance, and engineering projects, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Index Reynosa membership renewal of $1,905.12 (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will hold a regular meeting to review administrative updates, including minutes from the March 2025 meeting, progress on the Governor's Community Achievement Award, and 2025 project discussions such as the Adopt A Highway initiative. Departments including Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health will provide updates.

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on April 15, 2025, with a quorum present. They unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 minutes and voted to table the Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award item. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates on upcoming events and department reports.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award item (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a final plat request for a commercial subdivision. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting.

• Final plat approval request for Jackson Place Commercial Subdivision (1.99 acre tract in the 2700 Block of North Jackson Road)

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the Jackson Place Commercial Subdivision, a 1.99-acre tract in the 2700 block of North Jackson Road, subject to conditions in the packet. The commission also approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent member Rafael Mungia. No public comments were made, and no closed session was held.

• Approved final plat for Jackson Place Commercial Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 24, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Rafael Mungia (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold a public hearing on the Notice of Funding Availability for the 2025 Annual Action Plan, which determines how federal funds are allocated. The council will also recognize outgoing and introduce new board members, approve minutes from December 19, 2024, and review the status of current funding applications.

• Public hearing on Notice of Funding Availability for 2025 Annual Action Plan
• Recognition of former Community Development Commission Board Members
• Introduction of new Community Development Commission Board Members
• Approval of minutes for December 19, 2024
• Status update on current applications for funding assistance

The Pharr Community Development Council met on April 14, 2025, and held a public hearing on the 2025 Annual Action Plan funding availability, with no public comments. The board excused an absent member, recognized former members, introduced new members, and approved the December 19, 2024 minutes. No substantive funding decisions were made; the board is still accepting applications until May 2, 2025.

• Excused absent member Sabrina Garcia (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recognized former board members Rene Cantu and Danny Smith with plaques
• Introduced new board members and noted ordinance reducing board size from 11 to 7
• Opened and closed public hearing for 2025 Annual Action Plan with no comments

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will meet to receive updates on two projects and consider action on a third. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal, real property, or economic development matters.

• Update on Project I
• Update on Project JAP
• Consideration and action on Project Abel

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on zoning changes, liquor permits, and infrastructure contracts. The body will also hear proclamations, receive city manager reports, and consider ordinances and resolutions, including a disaster declaration extension and a change in board membership.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Townhouse Residential for 22.94-acre property at 1000 Block of East Javelina Drive (COZ#250201)
• Change of Zone from Single-Family to Multi-Family High Density for property at 1200 West Kennedy Street (COZ#250202)
• Sexually Oriented Business License and Conditional Use Permit for Stilettos Cabaret at 1050 North Sugar Road
• Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven at 3501 South Cage Boulevard (CUP#250202)
• Purchase of 2025/26 Alexis/Spartan Chassis Heavy Rescue Truck for $38,397.00 from SMJ Equipment, LLC

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included 11 development services cases covering zoning changes, conditional use permits, and a sexually oriented business license. The commission also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including reducing the Community Development Council from 11 to 7 members, appointing Daniel Gonzalez as Alternate Municipal Judge, and authorizing property acquisition resolutions for infrastructure projects.

• Approved consent agenda with 11 development cases (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance reducing Community Development Council to 7 members (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Gonzalez as Alternate Municipal Judge (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mercedes Guillen to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for property acquisition and condemnation authority (unanimous)
• Ratified extension of disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved $38,397 change orders for fire department rescue truck (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate EMS headquarters lease (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial and operational reports, and discuss possible changes to golf tournament fees. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting
• Review of revenue and expenditure report through February 2025
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Kitchen Operations
• Discussion and possible action on golf tournament fees

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board approved golf tournament fees as presented in executive session. The board also approved the March 4, 2024 meeting minutes and excused an absent member. A financial report showed revenues less expenditures at -$29,386.61 for the fiscal year as of February 2025.

• Approved golf tournament fees as presented in executive session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Michael Pacheco (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold its regular meeting at Pharr City Hall to receive administrative reports on bridge operations, finances, and engineering, and to act on the February 19 minutes and a $2,500 sponsorship request. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real-estate matters before reconvening to take any required action.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible action on NASCO 2025 Continental Reunion Sponsorship for $2,500

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to change property zoning. The commission will also review a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Rezoning request for 1908 West Sharm Drive from Heavy Commercial (H-C) to Limited Industrial (L-l)
• Rezoning request for 324 South Veterans Boulevard from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to General Business (C)
• Preliminary plat approval for Whitechapel Park Subdivision in the 800 Block of West Sam Houston Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning from Heavy Commercial to Limited Industrial for 1908 West Sharm Drive, a rezoning from Single-Family Residential to General Business for 324 South Veterans Boulevard, and preliminary plat approval for the Whitechapel Park Subdivision. All items will go before the City Commission on April 7, 2025.

• Approved rezoning 1908 W. Sharm Dr. from H-C to L-I (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 324 S. Veterans Blvd. from R-1 to C (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Whitechapel Park Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its November 21, 2024 meeting and to receive reports from the Library Director, DRC Branch Manager, and the Reference and Children's Departments. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes for November 21, 2024 regular called meeting
• Library Director's Report
• DRC Branch Manager's Report
• Reference Department Report
• Children's Department Report

The Pharr Memorial Library Board held a regular meeting on March 20, 2025. The board voted to excuse absent members and approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024, meeting. The board also received reports from the Library Director, DRC Branch Manager, and department supervisors regarding library operations, statistics, and events.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss potential fundraisers. The body will also receive status reports on the St. Patrick's Day 5K and spring recreation programs.

• Discussion and action on potential fundraisers
• Status report on 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk
• Status report on Spring Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to receive administrative reports on February 2025 crossings, revenue, finance, and engineering, and to vote on approving the previous meeting’s minutes and a $2,500 sponsorship.

• Approval of minutes for February 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion and possible action on NASCO 2025 Continental Reunion Sponsorship for $2,500

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will meet to receive updates on city beautification efforts and specific 2025 projects. The body will discuss progress on grants and city department initiatives.

• Texas A&M Forest Service Grant update
• Proposed Nature Center update
• Pharr Youth Eco Alliance update
• Updates from Building Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Health Department

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met and approved the December 2024 minutes. They received updates on the Governor's Community Achievement Award Grant submission, the Texas A&M Forestry community greening grant, and the new 'Pharr in Color' standpipe art project. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and excusing absent members.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on development services cases, including several zoning changes and alcohol-related permits. The consent agenda includes a city facility rental ordinance amendment, a software contract extension, and multiple development cases. The commission will also consider a resolution for property acquisition via condemnation, an ordinance to reduce the Community Development Council board size, and a fire truck purchase change order.

• Change of zone for 22.94 acres at 1000 Block E. Javelina Dr. from A-O to R-TH (Sendero Estates)
• Change of zone for 1200 W. Kennedy St. from R-1 to R-MFHD (Monarch Homes)
• Sexually oriented business license and CUP/late hours permit for Stilettos Cabaret at 1050 N. Sugar Rd.
• CUP for alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, 3501 S. Cage Blvd. and renewal at 6024 N. Cage Blvd.
• Resolution authorizing property acquisition and condemnation; $38,397 change order for fire rescue truck

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on rezoning requests for two properties and a sexually oriented business license application. The meeting will also consider preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions and a conditional use permit for a 7-Eleven store.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Townhouse Residential for 22.94-acre property at 1000 Block of East Javelina Drive (COZ#250201)
• Change of Zone from Single-Family to Multi-Family High Density for Lot 15 at 1200 West Kennedy Street (COZ#250202)
• Sexually Oriented Business License request for Stilettos Cabaret at 1050 North Sugar Road (SOB#001254)
• Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for Stilettos Cabaret to sell alcohol on-premise (CUP#120418)
• Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven to sell alcohol on-premise at 3501 South Cage Boulevard (CUP#250202)

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved all five public hearing items and two preliminary plats. These included rezoning for a 22.94-acre townhome development and a 13-unit apartment complex, a sexually oriented business license, two alcohol permits, and preliminary plats for a Circle K and T-Jam subdivision. All items will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action.

• Approved rezoning 22.94 acres at 1000 block E. Javelina Dr. from A-O to R-TH for townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Lot 15, Beamsley Subdivision at 1200 W. Kennedy St. from R-1 to R-MFHD for 13 apartment units (unanimous)
• Approved sexually oriented business license for Stilettos Cabaret at 1050 N. Sugar Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use and late hours permit for on-premise alcohol sales at Stilettos Cabaret (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 7-Eleven, 3501 S. Cage Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Circle-K #2709238 Subdivision, 8000 block S. Cage Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for T-Jam Subdivision, 700 block W. Interstate 2 (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a treasurer’s report, and hear administrative updates on memberships and past events. The board may also discuss potential new board appointments and plans for a new chamber building during an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report for February 28, 2025
• Presentation on Visionary Printing and Design ribbon cutting (Feb 11, 2025)
• Presentation on Sushi Madre ribbon cutting (Feb 28, 2025)
• Discussion on new Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce building

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review revenue and expenditure reports for January 2025. The board will also receive status reports on the golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• January 2025 Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Kitchen operations

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met and approved the February 4, 2024 minutes. They received reports on January 2025 revenues and expenditures, noting a surplus of $8,546.26, and discussed course operations, including a new pump approved by the City Commission on March 3, 2025. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved February 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Michael Pacheco (unanimous)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider renewing several conditional use permits for alcohol sales and approve a final plat for a new subdivision. The body will also review first-quarter financial performance and discuss city facility rental ordinances.

• Final plat approval for Black Diamond Subdivision in the 2800 block of South Cage Boulevard
• Alcohol permit renewals for 7-Eleven (7401 S. Jackson Rd), George’s Dance Hall (6801 S. Jackson Rd), Tropical Island #2 (1801 W. Ridge Rd), and Tropical Island (1911 N. Veterans Blvd)
• Purchase of a new pump station for Tierra Del Sol Golf Course from Pump Mechanical Technical Services
• Software license for Mark 43 Record Management System and Computer Aided Dispatch from Freelt Data Solutions
• Lease agreement with Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. for a Komatsu Gradall XL 3300-V

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss canceling the May 3, 2025, General Municipal Election and extending the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 2. The body will also review a water and wastewater rate study and a toll fee increase for salvage vehicles at the Pharr International Bridge.

• Ordinance to cancel the General Municipal Election for May 3, 2025
• Emergency purchase of $147,353.72 for Waste Water Treatment Plant equipment from Lewis Electric Motors
• Proposed toll fee increase for salvage vehicles at the Pharr International Bridge
• Preliminary plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Subdivision in the 700 Block of North Veterans Boulevard
• Renewal of alcohol sale permit for Villa Del Mar Restaurant at 6502 South Cage Boulevard, Suite 1

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance canceling the May 3, 2025 general municipal election, extended the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2, and passed a resolution supporting Meadow Heights, LP's application for 2025 competitive 9% housing tax credits. The commission also approved a consent agenda including several police grant applications and a conditional use permit renewal, and ratified an emergency purchase of wastewater treatment plant equipment for $147,353.72.

• Approved ordinance canceling May 3, 2025 general municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance extending TIRZ No. 2 boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Meadow Heights LP 9% housing tax credit application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including police grant applications and Villa Del Mar CUP renewal (4-2, with abstentions)
• Approved water and wastewater rate study by Capex Consulting Group (unanimous)
• Approved toll fee increase for salvage vehicles at Pharr International Bridge (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency purchase of wastewater treatment plant equipment for $147,353.72 (unanimous)
• Appointed Roberto Carrillo Jr. as alternate to Planning & Zoning Commission (5-1, with abstention)

Pharr Housing Finance Corporation

The Pharr Housing Finance Corporation is meeting to consider a proposed 4% bond application and a resolution declaring intent to issue bonds for the Aster Villas multi-family rental development for low- and moderate-income seniors. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from 2018. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker.

• Consideration of 4% bond application for Aster Villas senior multi-family housing project
• Resolution declaring intent to issue bonds for Aster Villas, a low/moderate-income rental development
• Election of Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2018

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 board will consider approving an ordinance to extend the zone's boundaries, along with minutes from two prior meetings. Public testimony is limited to agenda items, and the board may enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Ordinance to extend TIRZ No. 2 boundaries
• Approval of minutes from Feb 19, 2024 and Aug 19, 2024 meetings
• Public testimony rules: 1.5 minutes per speaker, sign-up required
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.071-551.087

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider and act upon three plat applications, including final plat approval for the Black Diamond Subdivision and preliminary plat approvals for Lot 1 Blue Beacon Subdivision and Veterans Industrial Park Subdivision. The commission will also approve minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting and hold a public testimony session.

• Final plat approval for the 3.91-acre Black Diamond Subdivision located within the 2800 Block of South Cage Boulevard (SUB#231131)
• Preliminary plat approval for the 3.40-acre Lot 1 Blue Beacon Subdivision located within the 5000 Block of North IH 69C (SUB#250102)
• Preliminary plat approval for the 14.88-acre Veterans Industrial Park Subdivision located within the 1700 Block of South Veterans Blvd. ("I" Rd.) (SUB#231027)
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2025 Regular Called Meeting

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II holds a special meeting with a single open-session agenda item: consideration and possible action on Project X. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene for any necessary action. Public testimony is limited to agenda items, with sign-up rules and a 1.5-minute speaking limit.

• Consideration and action on Project X
• Possible closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development
• Public testimony rules per Ordinance No. O-2019-45, 1.5-minute limit per speaker

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II held a special called meeting on February 22, 2025, and approved Project X as recommended by staff following a closed session. The motion carried unanimously. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Project X unanimously (4-0)
• Excused absent board members unanimously

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to review January 2025 reports and consider proposed toll fee increases for salvage vehicles and commercial hazmat/tanker trucks. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Proposed toll fee increase for salvage vehicles
• Proposed toll fee increase for commercial hazmat and tanker trucks
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting
• January 2025 crossings and revenue report
• January 2025 finance report

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved a toll fee increase for salvage vehicles, as discussed in executive session. A proposed toll fee increase for commercial hazmat and tanker trucks was tabled. The board also approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes and excused absent members.

• Approved toll fee increase for salvage vehicles (unanimous)
• Tabled toll fee increase for commercial hazmat and tanker trucks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and receive status reports on the 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk and the Spring Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program. No votes on new policies or expenditures are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes for January 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Status report on 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day 5K Run/Walk
• Status report on Spring Recreation, Athletics, Aquatics, and Afterschool Program

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on grants and projects, and hear presentations on environmental initiatives. Items include the Keep Texas Beautiful award grant, Texas A&M Forest Service grant, Native Plant Society, Eco Fest, Adopt A Highway, and the Standpipe Art Project.

• Approval of minutes for December 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Update on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award Grant
• Presentation on Texas A&M Forest Service Grant
• Presentation by Native Plant Society of Texas RGV Chapter
• Update on Standpipe Art Project

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board held a regular meeting with a quorum present. They unanimously approved the December 2024 minutes and excused absent members. Staff reported that the Governor's Community Achievement Award Grant was submitted successfully, with results expected in April. The board discussed 2025 projects including a Texas A&M forestry grant, a native plant society presentation, an adopt-a-highway program, and the renamed 'Pharr in Color' standpipe art project. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes for December 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, reports, and votes on routine items. Key actions include adopting a water and wastewater rate study, ratifying an emergency purchase, and approving several police grant applications and development cases.

• Adoption of Water and Waste Water Rate Study by Capex Consulting Group
• Ratify emergency purchase of wastewater treatment equipment from Lewis Electric Motors for $147,353.72
• Approve change order and release retainage of $116,792.34 to Asago Construction for PSJA Tri-City Pedestrian Safety Improvements Phase I
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Villa Del Mar Restaurant (6502 S. Cage Blvd., Suite 1) for alcohol sales
• Preliminary plat approval for Arbor Vista Estates Subdivision (700 block N. Veterans Blvd.)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a regular meeting to consider several economic development items, including an amendment to Project JAP, a letter of intent for Project I, and a contract with Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. The board will also receive administrative reports on events and sales tax, and may enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2025 special called meeting
• Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal
• Project JAP amendment
• Letter of Intent for Project I
• Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. contract

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on February 18, 2025, and approved several items, including the consent agenda (minutes and Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal) and three closed-session items: Project Jap, a letter of intent for Project I, and an Infrastructure Solutions Inc. contract. All approvals were unanimous, with Commissioner Michael Pacheco abstaining on the closed-session items. The board also excused absent members and received administrative reports on upcoming events and sales tax increases.

• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Project Jap (unanimous, Pacheco abstained)
• Approved letter of intent for Project I (unanimous, Pacheco abstained)
• Approved Infrastructure Solutions Inc. contract (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a preliminary plat request for a new subdivision. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Preliminary plat approval request for Arbor Vista Estates Subdivision (14.996 acres) in the 700 Block of North Veterans Boulevard

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the proposed Master Plat of Arbor Vista Estates Subdivision, a 14.996-acre resubdivision located in the 700 block of North Veterans Boulevard. The motion carried unanimously. The commission also approved the January 13, 2024 meeting minutes and excused absent members. No public testimony was given.

• Approved preliminary plat for Arbor Vista Estates Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Javier Gutierrez and Andy Castro (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is meeting to review administrative reports, discuss the new chamber building project, and consider appointments to the board. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters.

• Approval of Minutes from the January 14, 2025 Regular Called Meeting
• Treasurer's Report of Account Summary for the period ending January 31, 2025
• Consideration and possible action on the appointment of members to the Board of Directors
• Presentation on the new Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Building project

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review financial and operational reports from December 2024. The board will also introduce new members and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Revenue and Expenditure Report for December 2024
• Status report on Golf Course, Pro Shop, and Kitchen operations
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board members

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will meet to decide on zoning changes for industrial and residential development, road closures for public events, and approve several contracts including vehicle purchases and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also includes proclamations, public hearings, and routine administrative actions.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial for 49.49-acre tract at 2000 Block of East Military Highway (COZ#241233)
• Change of Zone from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 4.284-acre tract at 1904 West Ridge Road (COZ#241232)
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permits for Gallinas Locas Bar and Grill (6905 South Jackson Road) and Parry’s Pizza (550 North Jackson Road)
• Purchase of two 2024 Silverado 4x4 vehicles for $104,088.10 and Vermeer heavy equipment for $269,946.87
• Construction contract for Traffic Signal at Sugar and Minnesota for $311,361.50

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a special meeting to consider approving minutes, a consulting services agreement with Lone Star Consulting Services, and accepting a property transfer from the City of Pharr. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Consideration of Lone Star Consulting Services contract
• Accepting transfer of property from City of Pharr to PEDC II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II held a special called meeting and approved the transfer of property from the City of Pharr to the corporation. The board also approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and tabled a discussion on Lone Star Consulting Services. All actions were taken unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Lone Star Consulting Services item (unanimous)
• Approved accepting transfer of property from City of Pharr (unanimous)

General

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to review December 2024 financial and crossing reports, approve prior minutes, and decide on several membership and sponsorship renewals. The board will also discuss renegotiating pricing on a financial consulting agreement with Blue Stone Capital Solutions, LLC. A closed session is possible for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Renewal of TIPA annual membership dues: $2,000
• Renewal of Border Trade Alliance 2025 Patron Membership: $2,500
• Viva Fresh Summit Platinum Level Sponsorship and Booth: $20,000
• Negotiating new pricing on Professional Service Agreement with Blue Stone Capital Solutions, LLC

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss findings from a water and wastewater rate study and consider several engineering contract amendments. The body will also review board appointments and a subdivision plat approval.

• Amendment of $547,250 to GDJ Engineering, LLC for the Moore Road Project
• Amendment of $75,520 to Trimad Consultants, LLC for Lift Station Number 10, 18, & 40 Elimination Project
• Final plat approval for the proposed Crash Girl Subdivision in the 4500 Block of North Interstate Highway-69C
• Update on findings of Water and Wastewater Rate Study
• Appointment of two members to the Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr City Commission approved a consent agenda including the annexation of 22.94 acres and a final plat for Crash Girl Subdivision, with one abstention. They also approved two engineering contract amendments, authorized a consulting contract, and made several board appointments. No public comments were made, and the meeting included a closed session.

• Approved annexation of 22.94 acres (3rd reading) (6-1, Pacheco abstained)
• Approved final plat for Crash Girl Subdivision (6-1, Pacheco abstained)
• Appointed Eraquio Benavidez to Golf Course Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Maricela Cortez and Joly Sanchez to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved $75,520 amendment for lift station engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $547,250 amendment for Moore Road engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate contract with Jordan Johnson Inc. (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee of the City of Pharr is holding a regular meeting to review administrative items, discuss 2025 projects, and hear departmental updates. The committee will consider the approval of minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting, receive a grant update on the Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award, and hear a presentation from Roberto Gaytan, President of the National Plant Society of Texas RGV. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on the Pharr Youth Eco Alliance Eco Fest Event, a recap of the 30th Annual Rio Reforestation, and updates from the Building and Code Compliance, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works departments.

• Approval of Minutes for December 17, 2024 - Regular Called Meeting
• Update on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award Grant
• Discussion on Keep Pharr Beautiful 2025 projects including a presentation by Roberto Gaytan, President of the National Plant Society of Texas RGV
• Update on the Pharr Youth Eco Alliance Eco Fest Event
• Recap on the 30th Annual Rio Reforestation

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold its regular January 2025 meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive departmental reports from the library director, branch manager, reference, and children’s departments. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee of Pharr, TX will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to approve past minutes, introduce an urban ecologist, and receive status reports on annual events and recreation programs. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Parks and Recreation Committee held a regular meeting, approved the September 23, 2024 minutes, and excused absent members unanimously. They introduced new Urban Ecologist Remy Vargas, who reported on the Coastal Expo event. Staff provided status reports on the upcoming St. Patrick's Day 5K, a past Loteria event, and fall programs. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Erika Sciaraffa and Ben Cantu (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and membership updates. The board will discuss a rebranding partnership with Career Bridge and a new building for the Chamber.

• Discussion on the new Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce building
• Consideration of appointments to the Board of Directors
• Discussion on rebranding partnership with Career Bridge
• Treasurer's Report for the period ending December 31, 2024
• Review of ribbon cuttings for BlueWave Car Wash Express, Paisanos Tax, San Juan Nursing Home, Junction Plaza, BAHN Industrial Park, Kato Sabi Sushi, and Quick Quack

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to change land use zoning. The commission will also review a final plat approval for a new subdivision.

• Rezoning request for 49.49 acres at the 2000 Block of East Military Highway from Agricultural/Open Space to Heavy Industrial
• Rezoning request for 4.284 acres at 1904 West Ridge Road from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density
• Final plat approval for Crash Girl Subdivision (1.441 acres) in the 4500 Block of North Interstate Highway-69C

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a change of zone from Agricultural/Open Space to Heavy Industrial for a 49.49-acre tract at the 2000 block of East Military Highway, a change of zone from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 4.284 acres at 1904 West Ridge Road, and final plat approval for the Crash Girl Subdivision (1.441 acres) in the 4500 block of North IH-69C. All votes were unanimous with six members present. The commission also excused two absent members and approved the December 23, 2024 minutes.

• Approved COZ#241233: Change of Zone from A-O to Heavy Industrial for 49.49 acres at 2000 block E. Military Highway (unanimous)
• Approved COZ#241232: Change of Zone from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 4.284 acres at 1904 W. Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Crash Girl Subdivision, 1.441 acres in 4500 block N. IH-69C (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Rafael Munguia and Romeo Cantu Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 23, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board of the City of Pharr, Texas, is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at City Hall. The board will consider approving minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting and review status reports on revenues, expenditures, and operations for the golf course, pro shop, and kitchen.

• Approval of minutes for the December 3, 2024 regular called meeting
• Status report on the Revenue and Expenditure Report for November
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss city annexations, zoning changes, and several board appointments. The body is also considering a purchase of emergency equipment and new service agreements.

• Purchase of hydraulic rescue tools from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for $172,748.40
• Annexation of approximately 22.94 acres on the south side of East Javelina Drive
• Zoning change request for 1215 West Truman Street from Office and Professional to Residential Multi-Family High Density
• Alcohol sale permit renewals for Red Robin (409 South Jackson Road) and 7-Eleven (2710 North Cage Boulevard)
• Interlocal Agreement between Pharr Police Department and South Texas Auto Theft Task Force