Press Releases

PHARR, Texas – Pharr International Bridge has shattered its best ever year for crossing goods and there is a still a month to go

Pharr to Host Celebration to Initiate the Start of the 2021-2022 Produce Season on Thursday, 10/7 @ 10 am The Pharr International Bridge will host a special event to initiate the start of the

As time was running out for state lawmakers in May 2021, a legislative “Hail Mary Pass” from Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, to Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, generated a remarkable victory for the City of Pharr and one of its prized economic engines, the Pharr International Bridge. A “Hail Mary Pass” is a very long forward pass in American football, typically made in desperation, with great difficulty of achieving a completion. Due to the small chance of success, it makes reference to the Catholic Hail Mary prayer for help

Pharr Works with Legislators to Continue Funding the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program The City of Pharr has once again successfully led the efforts for the passage of House Bill

Pharr Takes Lead in Creation and Successful Passage of HB 2843 / SB 1334 in Texas Legislature to Enhance Bridge Funding – The City of Pharr has successfully led the efforts for the passage of House

Pharr Advocates for Passage of TxDOT Permitting Process Legislation for Bridges Located Over the Rio Grande The City of Pharr has successfully advocated and led the efforts for the passage of

Presidential Permit Approved by President Trump for Expansion of Pharr International Bridge Pharr, Texas – Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and City of Pharr officials are excited to