2023 PHARR STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

The City of Pharr held its annual State of the City Address themed “Building a Smart City” on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Pharr Events Center. This year’s theme, “Building a Smart City,” highlighted Pharr’s accomplishment of connecting the community through the first city-owned broadband network in the region, TeamPharr.net, and the city’s culture of creating connections in all aspects from partnerships, and projects, to community events.

Mayor Hernandez began his remarks by reporting that the City of Pharr continues to grow, progress, and thrive. He also touted Pharr’s accomplishments to their perseverance, dedication, and their commitment to working together to connect the community.

“In Pharr, it’s all about connecting—connecting people, connecting partnerships, and connecting our citizens to the world,” remarked Hernandez during his speech.

In his address, Mayor Hernandez also highlighted international trade and commerce, the Pharr International Bridge, strategic partnerships, the Pharr EDC Foundation, transportation, financial growth, public safety initiatives, advancements and partnerships in health, legislative efforts, transportation expansions, drainage improvements, city services, and infrastructure developments.

“In Pharr we are always working to improve services for our community while offering the best service to our citizens,” said Hernandez. “We don’t want to wait for the future to get here, we are planning for the future every day,” continued Hernandez. “We see exciting things in Pharr’s future – and there’s just no telling where Pharr will Go,” he added.