4 issues moved in Pharr

Economic Development Projects (Project Apple and Project Spam)

Pharr's sales tax collections continue to outperform expectations, growing over 6% year-to-date and coming in ahead of the city budget.

What it means: Collections are running 3.46% above the city's budget for the fiscal year.

Raised 2 times this week

Sales Tax Revenue Growth

Pharr's sales tax collections continue to outperform expectations, growing over 6% year-to-date and coming in ahead of the city budget.

What it means: Collections are running 3.46% above the city's budget for the fiscal year.

International Bridge and Dock Expansion Projects

Major construction projects at the international bridge and docks are moving forward under the engineering department's oversight.

What it means: Local commerce, cross-border trade, and regional agricultural industries.

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The board is reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which dictates funding for local economic development projects and community investments.

What it means: Local businesses and residents through targeted economic growth and job creation programs.