# OpenTexas

> Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible

Full content with AI summaries: [https://pharr.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt)  
Sitemap: [https://pharr.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml)


## Site sections

- [Home](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/): Recent meetings and civic activity
- [Meetings](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings): All meetings with transcripts, summaries, video
- [Civic issues](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend
- [Development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development): Development applications and impact summaries
- [Community](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment
- [Officials](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials): Elected officials and city staff
- [About](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/about): About this site
- [FAQ](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/faq): Frequently asked questions


## Recent meetings (50)

- [2026-07-23 — Pharr Community Development Council to Review 2026 Annual Action Plan](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/c7e01a38-ab64-4dd3-bf53-7919844e44cd): Community Development Council
- [2026-07-21 — Pharr's 'Keep Pharr Beautiful' Committee Tackles Summer Cleanup and Beautification Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/2700cc5b-f659-4d90-875a-7d4bf33a7806): Keep Pharr Beautiful
- [2026-07-20 — City Commission to shrink Library Board and set new rules for cemetery monument repairs](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/50400197-1481-4609-a2ac-9712992df616): City Commission
- [2026-07-16 — Pharr Library Board to Review Summer Programs and Budget Progress](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/da071115-c862-4fb4-8fa0-ba387c2ac66d): Pharr Memorial Library Board
- [2026-07-16 — New Subdivision Proposed for West Ortiz Street](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/6e42ccd6-af1f-443c-9318-4715fe70a4b4): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-07-15 — Pharr Bridge traffic is up, and a new 'Gateway Forum' is coming this October](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/d5cb0d24-ca16-4332-8464-eb386f57f291): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-07-15 — Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee meeting held on July 15, 2026](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/25dc0f38-79fa-4a69-9517-01d15464a5f0): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-07-13 — Pharr Economic Development Board to Discuss Business Projects and Property Deals](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/ee073576-05d1-4608-a7ec-3f6d174b6193): Pharr Economic Development Corporation II
- [2026-07-07 — Pharr City Report: ADA Anniversary, Economic Growth, and Avocado Festival Lineup](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/ae94cae4-9320-4f70-8631-766b892cc467): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-07-06 — Pharr’s Sales Tax Revenue is Up, and Major Infrastructure Projects are Moving Forward](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/82e19529-38c6-499d-ba05-34f968f71955): City Commission
- [2026-06-30 — Pharr Police Department Honored for Hiring Veterans](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/256671a5-5ecb-4026-901f-edf496b72a71): Civil Service Commission
- [2026-06-18 — Pharr Community Development Council reviews funding for local non-profits](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/fa45877f-70a0-4068-9de5-3ea2ce49a24a): Community Development Council
- [2026-06-18 — New food truck park and industrial subdivision get the green light in Pharr](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/0fd7080d-8ac3-4207-a801-ad1a1abf5ef3): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-06-17 — Pharr Parks & Rec: Summer camps, swimming, and sports are in full swing](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/7e7ed4c3-1d20-4688-945d-fce204680f8d): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-06-17 — City Board Approves Funding for Local Nonprofits Supporting Seniors, Families, and Kids](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/f90c30c2-69e5-4d90-8e97-443aa7f565e4): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-06-15 — Pharr celebrates national STEM win, new facility groundbreaking, and summer fun](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/0de13182-2834-4e2b-a941-90ecad15ad78): City Commission
- [2026-06-04 — Pharr Community Development Council Reviews Funding for Local Nonprofits](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/280a2a06-437b-4507-beeb-e536f6a140ca): Community Development Council
- [2026-06-02 — Tierra del Sol Golf Course eyes future upgrades as second-floor renovations near completion](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/82cb71fb-5982-491b-a7ed-241a919f1859): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-06-01 — Pharr Honors Local Students and Proclaims June for Fatherhood and Elder Abuse Awareness](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/7d408b9e-2b8c-4447-b70e-774c7005e83c): City Commission
- [2026-05-26 — Pharr celebrates community health wins and invests in employee training](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/5df826ab-2932-4d51-b4aa-b47309e0ee4e): Civil Service Commission
- [2026-05-21 — New Pharr Businesses and Housing Projects Get Green Light](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/c48dadbc-c55a-4a8c-be2e-0230a7a15bd4): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-05-20 — Pharr International Bridge sees big jump in traffic and revenue](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/3d97e83c-1139-4a23-a4b2-faed6c5c48a8): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-05-19 — Pharr's Beautification Board celebrates successful Earth Day events and student-led art projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/8740c09f-b4a9-42de-a4e1-3d46acbaba91): Keep Pharr Beautiful
- [2026-05-18 — Pharr celebrates big wins: First place in state health challenge and new ESL graduates](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/fcc96c7c-fe05-4f2e-8fd8-1d5e88c5fb15): City Commission
- [2026-05-07 — New Golf Simulator, Home Counseling Office, and Truck Wash Get Green Light from Pharr Planning Commission](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/695e1fe2-3277-4170-a7b2-911d6283fdf9): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-05-05 — Golf Board Discusses Course Improvements and Budget](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/41fc99a4-8328-4f6d-9130-b740ad4a54ef): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-05-04 — Pharr EDC II Approves Minutes, Discusses Projects in Closed Session](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/316368d3-f6ca-4425-90d0-a205dcfa2472): Pharr Economic Development Corporation II
- [2026-05-04 — Pharr City Commission Proclaims Police and EMS Weeks, Reviews Sales Tax and Infrastructure Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/2d8225af-1b88-4e07-a370-de695f011c80): City Commission
- [2026-04-21 — Pharr Beautification Committee Gears Up for Spring Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/6e8a6a27-fa9d-4e68-b2cc-42180ca7127f): Keep Pharr Beautiful
- [2026-04-20 — Pharr City Commission Declares April Autism Awareness Month](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/ce40804b-7bfe-438d-a942-5ba85beb5cb0): City Commission
- [2026-04-16 — Pharr Planning & Zoning Approves Rezones, Tables Plat Approval](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/d845c5d9-1454-46e0-8557-4239e5a7bb73): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-04-15 — Parks Committee Reviews Spring Programs and Upcoming 5K Run](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/3d84094c-8220-43d3-a959-832273497fb3): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-04-15 — Pharr Bridge Sees Big Jump in March Traffic and Revenue](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/bbac6b5c-a68a-4544-997d-73334f7faf42): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-04-06 — Pharr Golf Board Discusses Clubhouse Renovations, Course Maintenance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/20a3d058-8fb8-4857-bb75-22c3189f9fd1): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-04-06 — Pharr City Commission Proclaims April as Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/4c2f82fd-0cdb-46be-ae5a-d5c5cf010c58): City Commission
- [2026-04-02 — Pharr P&Z OKs rezoning for new business plaza and townhomes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/8c711d59-d9c4-4e23-a3e6-636c6cd043b3): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-03-31 — Pharr Council Discusses Water Quality, Recycled Content](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/2c344c87-3df6-42f5-b6ef-ee972ccc00ab): General
- [2026-03-30 — Beautification Committee Discusses Green Initiatives and Community Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/496d437d-73ba-4d92-bd2d-d83aa2ba332d): General
- [2026-03-25 — Pharr City Commission to Proclaim April 5th as Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness Day](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/965813f2-9980-46a1-be15-45257195dd75): City Commission
- [2026-03-19 — Pharr Commission to Proclaim Okur-Chung Syndrome Awareness Day](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/9054bceb-9fda-4094-a59b-21ac208ce915): City Commission
- [2026-03-19 — Library Board Reviews Busy January-March with Lots of Programs](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/9890d26c-5caf-4b6b-99e4-e25573fad7ed): Pharr Memorial Library Board
- [2026-03-18 — Pharr Parks Committee Discusses New Trail Plans](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/540792d4-47e4-4e45-9f7e-ff4c4b7f97ff): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-03-18 — Pharr Bridge Sees Big Jump in February Traffic and Revenue](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/85ab5d25-c004-4ca0-8f45-55bb64e87a29): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-03-16 — Pharr City Commission to Proclaim Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness Day](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/31bc4167-3da1-4e37-a517-a6470e75ebec): City Commission
- [2026-03-12 — Pharr Council OKs Funding Plan for Community Services](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/839a03b7-6ecf-4449-a95e-5131b3ac3e1a): Community Development Council
- [2026-03-06 — New HR Director Appointed to Civil Service Role](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/5a6f53e6-102e-45fa-9c34-2cf39b1679cd): Civil Service Commission
- [2026-03-05 — Townhouse development OK'd for North Friday Ave.](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/673507ec-2c3b-4978-9bbe-1cc14932ad30): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-03-03 — Golf course sees big revenue jump, pond cleanup praised](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/79819621-f873-476a-85ee-2ccdb466d661): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-03-02 — Pharr City Commission Approves Water Conservation Plan Update](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/3b7065de-208e-43e7-ba25-c2ff385737a8): City Commission
- [2026-02-23 — Pharr EDC II Discusses Projects, Approves Minutes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/e0bef8c0-5a77-4e36-b67a-c03e17708723): Pharr Economic Development Corporation II


## Civic issues (50)

- [economic development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [Capital Improvement Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/capital-improvement-projects): infrastructure · priority: critical
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/fiscal-year-2027-budget): budget · priority: high
- [Community Beautification Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/community-beautification-projects): environment · priority: high
- [infrastructure funding](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/infrastructure-funding): budget · priority: high
- [Residential Zoning Adjustments](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/residential-zoning-adjustments): zoning · priority: high
- [city outlook](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-outlook): general · priority: high
- [city management appointments](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-management-appointments): general · priority: high
- [Development Services Cases](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/development-services-cases): development · priority: high
- [Spring Recreation Programs Update](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/spring-recreation-programs-update): recreation · priority: high
- [public facility opening](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-facility-opening): general · priority: high
- [Community Engagement and Events](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/community-engagement-and-events): community · priority: high
- [workforce development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/workforce-development): development · priority: medium
- [international bridge expansion](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/international-bridge-expansion): general · priority: critical
- [Organizational Memberships and Sponsorships](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/organizational-memberships-and-sponsorships): development · priority: high
- [Golf Course Budget Planning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/golf-course-budget-planning): budget · priority: high
- [Trailblazer of the Month Recognition](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/trailblazer-of-the-month-recognition): community · priority: high
- [Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Update](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/water-conservation-and-drought-contingency-plan-update): infrastructure · priority: high
- [On-Premise Alcohol Sales Permit](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/on-premise-alcohol-sales-permit): zoning · priority: high
- [Home Occupation for Psychotherapy](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/home-occupation-for-psychotherapy): development · priority: medium
- [Public Safety Telecommunicators Week](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety-telecommunicators-week): public-safety · priority: high
- [Approval of Meeting Minutes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/approval-of-meeting-minutes): governance · priority: medium
- [Library Board Governance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/library-board-governance): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [city staff appointment](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-staff-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Personnel Appointment](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/personnel-appointment): general · priority: high
- [international bridge](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/international-bridge): general · priority: high
- [event impact on businesses](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/event-impact-on-businesses): general · priority: medium
- [Autism Awareness Month](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/autism-awareness-month): community · priority: medium
- [National Library Week](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/national-library-week): community · priority: medium
- [Confidential Project Discussions](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/confidential-project-discussions): economic development · priority: high
- [firefighter pay raise](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/firefighter-pay-raise): public-safety · priority: high
- [public records request](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-records-request): general · priority: high
- [event cancellation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/event-cancellation): general · priority: medium
- [legal action](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/legal-action): general · priority: high
- [State of the City Address](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/state-of-the-city-address): general · priority: high
- [border trade impact](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/border-trade-impact): general · priority: medium
- [Departmental Updates and Collaboration](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/departmental-updates-and-collaboration): city-governance · priority: high
- [Delinquent Tax Collection Report](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/delinquent-tax-collection-report): finance · priority: high
- [American Heart Month Proclamation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/american-heart-month-proclamation): public-health · priority: medium
- [Children's Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County Day Proclamation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/childrens-advocacy-center-of-hidalgo-county-day-proclamation): community-services · priority: medium
- [public health ordinance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-health-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [Recycled Content in Products](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/recycled-content-in-products): environment · priority: medium
- [Workshop Idea Implementation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/workshop-idea-implementation): community-engagement · priority: low
- [Fair Housing Month](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/fair-housing-month): housing · priority: medium
- [city commission elections](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-commission-elections): governance · priority: high
- [education funding](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/education-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [legal settlement](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/legal-settlement): general · priority: high
- [contract termination](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/contract-termination): general · priority: medium
- [EMS contract termination](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/ems-contract-termination): general · priority: medium
- [broadband service](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/broadband-service): transportation · priority: medium


## Development applications (29)

- [A. Ortiz Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/a-ortiz-subdivision): subdivision · pending
- [Mormon Food Service Technology Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/mormon-food-service-technology-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Route 83 Food Truck Park](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/route-83-food-truck-park): subdivision · approved
- [Fiesta Brava CUP](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/fiesta-brava-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [East Polk Avenue Rezoning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/east-polk-avenue-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Viviana Garza Home Occupation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/viviana-garza-home-occupation): conditional-use · approved
- [Pin High Golf Studio Alcohol Sales](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/pin-high-golf-studio-alcohol-sales): conditional-use · approved
- [Blue Beacon Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/blue-beacon-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Project Apple](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/project-apple): other · approved
- [The Reyna Network Services](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/the-reyna-network-services): other · approved
- [1100 East Minnesota Road Rezoning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/1100-east-minnesota-road-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [7-Eleven/Stripes On-Premise Alcohol Sales](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/7-elevenstripes-on-premise-alcohol-sales): conditional-use · conditions-required
- [201 West Sam Houston Avenue Rezoning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/201-west-sam-houston-avenue-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Acme Square Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/acme-square-subdivision): other · tabled
- [West Hall Acres Road Townhouse Development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/west-hall-acres-road-townhouse-development): rezone · approved
- [Commercial Plaza](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/commercial-plaza): other · approved
- [Bocanegra Subdivision No. 2](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/bocanegra-subdivision-no-2): subdivision · approved
- [Multifamily Development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/multifamily-development): site-plan · approved
- [Jacinto Cano Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/jacinto-cano-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Bridgepoint Insurance Pharr Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/bridgepoint-insurance-pharr-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LLC. REZONE](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/auto-diagnostic-center-llc-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Project Matt's](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/project-matts): other · approved
- [Lot 6](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/lot-6): other · approved
- [Project Slush Puppies](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/project-slush-puppies): other · pending
- [Lot 6A](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/lot-6a): other · approved
- [Gilberto Espino Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/gilberto-espino-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Capote Farms Ltd. - 400 W Military Hwy](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/capote-farms-ltd-400-w-military-hwy): rezone · approved
- [El Rodeo Grill LLC. (7 Mares)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/el-rodeo-grill-llc-7-mares): conditional-use · approved
- [Capote Farms Ltd. - 501 W Hi-Line Rd](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/capote-farms-ltd-501-w-hi-line-rd): rezone · approved


## Community topics (6)

- [Fiber Optic Ordinance (April 20, 2026 Meeting)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/fiber-optic-ordinance-april-20-2026-meeting): development
- [Pharr Connect Internet Service (April 20, 2026 Meeting)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/pharr-connect-internet-service-april-20-2026-meeting): infrastructure
- [Home Occupation Permit - 610 West Kelly Avenue](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/home-occupation-permit-610-west-kelly-avenue): zoning
- [Pharr in Color Project](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/pharr-in-color-project): parks-rec
- [Autism Awareness Month Proclamation (April 20, 2026 Meeting)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/autism-awareness-month-proclamation-april-20-2026-meeting): proclamation
- [Golf Course Improvements and Maintenance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/golf-course-improvements-and-maintenance): community-feedback


## Officials (11)

- [Ambrosio Hernandez](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/ambrosio-hernandez): Mayor
- [Michael Pacheco](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/michael-pacheco): District 1 Council Member
- [Roberto 'Bobby' Carrillo](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/roberto-bobby-carrillo): District 2 Council Member
- [Ramiro Caballero](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/ramiro-caballero): District 3 Council Member
- [Daniel Chavez](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/daniel-chavez): District 4 Council Member
- [Ricardo Medina](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/ricardo-medina): District 5 Council Member
- [Itza Flores](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/itza-flores): District 6 Council Member
- [Imelda Perez](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/imelda-perez): City Secretary — City Clerk's Office
- [Ricardo P. Rodriguez, Jr.](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/ricardo-p-rodriguez-jr): City Attorney — Administration
- [Roland Gomez](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/roland-gomez): Development Services Director — Development Services
- [Jonathan B. Flores](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/jonathan-b-flores): City Manager — Administration