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## Recent meetings (46)

- [2026-05-07 — Pharr P&Z OKs alcohol sales at golf studio, rezones Polk Ave property](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 — 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
- [2026-04-15 — Parks Committee Reviews Spring Programs and Upcoming 5K Run](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/3d84094c-8220-43d3-a959-832273497fb3): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-04-06 — 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
- [2026-04-06 — Pharr Golf Board Discusses Clubhouse Renovations, Course Maintenance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/20a3d058-8fb8-4857-bb75-22c3189f9fd1): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-04-02 — 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 Bridge Sees Big Jump in February Traffic and Revenue](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/85ab5d25-c004-4ca0-8f45-55bb64e87a29): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-03-18 — Pharr Parks Committee Discusses New Trail Plans](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/540792d4-47e4-4e45-9f7e-ff4c4b7f97ff): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [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 City Commission Approves New Park and Discusses Budget](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/93206900-fd8f-4e1e-8083-1074892c1756): 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
- [2026-02-19 — New subdivision gets green light for car lot on Business 83](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/2d40de34-bb28-4b3e-87fb-fb9c411b30d6): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-02-18 — Pharr Bridge Sees Big Revenue Jump in January](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/8589ba80-50e1-4235-8dd3-c670d255e47a): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-02-18 — Parks Committee Reviews Spring Programs and Upcoming 5K Run](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/b0bb257d-e696-4da5-94a5-e554c8a4ab2b): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-02-17 — Pharr City Commission Approves New Downtown Park and Community Center](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/cb8efea0-983a-41a4-afd1-66c417afb5e1): City Commission
- [2026-02-17 — Pharr Beautification Committee Reviews Projects and Upcoming Events](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/f23af541-6863-4718-8b4e-5ce2879287b5): Keep Pharr Beautiful
- [2026-02-05 — Pharr P&Z OKs new apartments, discusses downtown park](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/d4eefc5c-e449-4943-a525-bd6b89d4c3e4): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-02-03 — Golf board discusses course improvements and upcoming events](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/130133e9-bd07-4492-966d-d7651db60a19): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-02-02 — City Recognizes Heart Month, Celebrates Retiring Inspector](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/a825c629-d365-43db-b597-fefb9311bb49): City Commission
- [2026-01-29 — Pharr Council Seeks Agencies for $1.2M in Community Grants](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/153a59bc-9348-44a3-b9c1-d72b595eac57): Community Development Council
- [2026-01-22 — Pharr P&Z OKs townhouse rezoning, warehouse subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/8e1c1851-2ac0-4f93-b53d-9f8362d7675c): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-01-21 — Pharr Bridge Board Approves Memberships, Discusses December Traffic](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/2c183977-f5ee-477a-b971-f222fd508478): Pharr International Toll Bridge Board
- [2026-01-21 — Pharr Parks Committee Approves Minutes, Discusses Spring Programs and Fundraiser](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/e3752b0f-5c24-4210-9be3-0327784254f1): Parks & Recreation Committee
- [2026-01-20 — Keep Pharr Beautiful Board Reviews Past Projects, Looks Ahead to 2026](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/f7759e41-9f92-4361-8a97-739124b29458): Keep Pharr Beautiful
- [2026-01-20 — Pharr City Commission Tackles Development, Approves Minutes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/06836ab3-3bda-44ed-ae31-6d2e001dfddb): City Commission
- [2026-01-20 — Pharr EDC II Approves Minutes, Discusses Project Slush Puppies](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/db6099dd-85b0-400f-9ecf-665d8dca893d): Pharr Economic Development Corporation II
- [2026-01-15 — Library Board Reviews Busy Program Schedule, Approves Past Minutes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/0f9fc481-a1ad-4e8e-928e-644af781f598): Pharr Memorial Library Board
- [2026-01-13 — Golf course board discusses upcoming events and course conditions](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/769d9313-3a52-4147-ab2c-35502cc906f5): Golf Course Advisory Board
- [2026-01-08 — Pharr P&Z Approves Rezones for Industrial Warehouses, OKs Alcohol Sales for El Rodeo Grill](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/91cfaf00-1a29-4fa7-9b1f-26b3c1ab079a): Planning & Zoning Commission
- [2026-01-05 — Pharr Commission Tackles Development Services, Recognizes Staff Achievements](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/meetings/bac795a3-1354-4e86-9e23-11647796723b): City Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [city management appointments](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-management-appointments): general · priority: high
- [economic development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high
- [city outlook](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-outlook): general · priority: high
- [Capital Improvement Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/capital-improvement-projects): infrastructure · 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
- [Community Beautification Projects](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/community-beautification-projects): environment · priority: high
- [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/fiscal-year-2027-budget): budget · priority: high
- [Development Services Cases](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/development-services-cases): development · priority: high
- [public facility opening](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-facility-opening): general · priority: high
- [Trailblazer of the Month Recognition](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/trailblazer-of-the-month-recognition): community · priority: high
- [Organizational Memberships and Sponsorships](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/organizational-memberships-and-sponsorships): development · priority: high
- [Spring Recreation Programs Update](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/spring-recreation-programs-update): recreation · priority: medium
- [Approval of Meeting Minutes](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/approval-of-meeting-minutes): governance · priority: medium
- [international bridge](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/international-bridge): general · priority: high
- [Public Safety Telecommunicators Week](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-safety-telecommunicators-week): public-safety · 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
- [Golf Course Budget Planning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/golf-course-budget-planning): budget · priority: high
- [On-Premise Alcohol Sales Permit](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/on-premise-alcohol-sales-permit): zoning · priority: high
- [National Library Week](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/national-library-week): community · priority: medium
- [Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Update](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/water-conservation-and-drought-contingency-plan-update): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Home Occupation for Psychotherapy](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/home-occupation-for-psychotherapy): development · priority: low
- [city staff appointment](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/city-staff-appointment): general · priority: high
- [Community Engagement and Events](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/community-engagement-and-events): community · priority: medium
- [Confidential Project Discussions](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/confidential-project-discussions): economic development · 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
- [international bridge expansion](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/international-bridge-expansion): general · priority: high
- [Workshop Idea Implementation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/workshop-idea-implementation): community-engagement · priority: low
- [State of the City Address](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/state-of-the-city-address): general · priority: high
- [Personnel Appointment](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/personnel-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [Departmental Updates and Collaboration](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/departmental-updates-and-collaboration): city-governance · priority: high
- [legal action](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/legal-action): general · priority: high
- [public health ordinance](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/public-health-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [education funding](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/education-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [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
- [firefighter pay raise](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/firefighter-pay-raise): public-safety · priority: high
- [Recycled Content in Products](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/recycled-content-in-products): environment · priority: medium
- [workforce development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/workforce-development): development · priority: medium
- [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
- [contract termination](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/contract-termination): general · priority: medium
- [legal settlement](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/legal-settlement): general · priority: high
- [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
- [EMS contract termination](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/ems-contract-termination): general · priority: medium
- [judicial appointment](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/judicial-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [broadband infrastructure](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/broadband-infrastructure): transportation · priority: medium
- [broadband service](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/issues/broadband-service): transportation · priority: medium


## Development applications (24)

- [East Polk Avenue Rezoning](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/east-polk-avenue-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Pin High Golf Studio Alcohol Sales](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/pin-high-golf-studio-alcohol-sales): conditional-use · approved
- [Viviana Garza Home Occupation](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/viviana-garza-home-occupation): conditional-use · tabled
- [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
- [Acme Square Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/acme-square-subdivision): other · tabled
- [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
- [Commercial Plaza](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/commercial-plaza): other · approved
- [West Hall Acres Road Townhouse Development](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/west-hall-acres-road-townhouse-development): rezone · 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
- [Bridgepoint Insurance Pharr Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/bridgepoint-insurance-pharr-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Jacinto Cano Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/jacinto-cano-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [AUTO DIAGNOSTIC CENTER LLC. REZONE](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/auto-diagnostic-center-llc-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Lot 6](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/lot-6): other · approved
- [Lot 6A](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/lot-6a): other · approved
- [Project Matt's](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/project-matts): other · approved
- [Project Slush Puppies](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/project-slush-puppies): other · pending
- [Gilberto Espino Subdivision](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/gilberto-espino-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [El Rodeo Grill LLC. (7 Mares)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/el-rodeo-grill-llc-7-mares): conditional-use · approved
- [Capote Farms Ltd. - 400 W Military Hwy](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/development/capote-farms-ltd-400-w-military-hwy): rezone · 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 (4)

- [Pharr Connect Internet Service (April 20, 2026 Meeting)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/pharr-connect-internet-service-april-20-2026-meeting): infrastructure
- [Fiber Optic Ordinance (April 20, 2026 Meeting)](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/community/fiber-optic-ordinance-april-20-2026-meeting): development
- [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
- [Jonathan B. Flores](https://pharr.myopentexas.org/officials/jonathan-b-flores): City Manager — Administration
- [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