Pharr, TX

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditure reports through July 2026, and discuss golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely administrative.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 regular called meeting
• Status report on revenue and expenditures through July 2026
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary plat for the proposed PNRB Subdivision, a 1.52-acre tract on N. Sugar Rd. The agenda also includes public testimony, approval of minutes, and possible closed session items.

• Preliminary plat request for PNRB Subdivision, 1.52 acres, 1400 block N. Sugar Rd.
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026 regular called meeting
• Public testimony and public hearing procedures per ordinances O-2019-45 and O-2019-31

City Commission

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pharr Memorial Library Board

City Commission

Civil Service Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

Civil Service Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pharr Memorial Library Board

Civil Service Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Civil Service Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Pharr Memorial Library Board

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Keep Pharr Beautiful

Parks & Recreation Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

Pharr Memorial Library Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

City Commission

Pharr Memorial Library Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

City Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

City Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Commission

Golf Course Advisory Board

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Discussion on proposed 2026-2027 budget for capital purchases, capital improvements, personnel, and debt
• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code for legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development
• Public testimony limited to agenda items, 1.5 minutes per speaker, registration required
• Meeting at 1215 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX, at 3:00 PM on August 27, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a church and four rezoning requests along South Cage Boulevard, and will consider preliminary and final plat approvals for three subdivisions. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, public testimony, and approval of prior minutes.

• CUP#260709: Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1201 West Javelina Drive (Lot 249, Kelly-Pharr Subdivision)
• COZ#260712: Rezone 0.55 acres at 8901 South Cage Blvd from A-O/C to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260713: Rezone 1.13 acres at 8911 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260714: Rezone 1.68 acres at 8907 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial
• COZ#260715: Rezone 1.40 acres at 8915 South Cage Blvd from A-O to Heavy Commercial

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to review July 2026 revenue and finance reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and decide on three spending items: $2,000 in TIPA membership dues, a $10,000 charity golf fundraiser sponsorship, and a $23,400 sponsorship for the INDEX 51st National Convention. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, with any votes taken afterward in open session.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 regular called meeting
• Renewal of TIPA annual membership dues: $2,000
• INDEX Reynosa/Fundacion RAMMAC Charity Golf Fundraiser sponsorship: $10,000
• INDEX 51st National Convention sponsorship: $23,400
• Closed session authorized under Texas Gov't Code § 551 for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, and receive status reports on summer camps, recreation, athletics, aquatics, and parks events. The agenda is largely administrative with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Status report on summer camps, recreation, athletics, and aquatics
• Parks and recreation events report

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters. Public testimony is limited to agenda items with a 1.5-minute speaking limit.

• Discussion on proposed 2026-2027 budget covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker on agenda items only
• Possible closed session under Texas Government Code for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve July minutes, hear updates on 2026 projects including an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup, discuss a possible new Green Movement logo, and receive reports from several city departments. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Update on Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event
• Discussion and possible action on Pharr's Green Movement Logo
• Updates from Maintenance, Building/Code Compliance, Grants, Parks/Recreation, Public Health, and Public Works departments

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, to discuss and vote on a proposed tax rate increase, schedule a public hearing, and consider various ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and development cases. The agenda includes public hearings on development services, consent agenda items, and multiple infrastructure and service contracts.

• Proposed tax rate increase and public hearing scheduling (Item 7A)
• Ordinance to reduce Library Board from 9 to 5 members (3rd reading)
• Bid authorization for South Regional Detention Facility and Drainage Improvements Project
• Conditional use permits for self-storage (4621 N Veterans Blvd) and alcohol sales (Cinemark, Topgolf)
• Multiple TxDOT amendments for I-Road Phase II bridge projects

General

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the city and related entities, including TIRZ, PEDC II, and the Public Facilities Corporation. The agenda also includes a Taxpayer Impact Statement for the 2026 tax year. The board may enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for all City departments, TIRZ, TIRZ II, Pharr Economic Development Corporation II, and Pharr Public Facilities Corporation
• Taxpayer Impact Statement for 2026 Tax Year
• Discussion on capital purchases, personnel, and debt
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code for legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility, preliminary and final plat approvals for two subdivisions, and may hold a closed session for legal or personnel matters. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including public testimony and approval of minutes.

• Life of the Use Conditional Use Permit for 4.10-acre self-storage facility at 4621 N Veterans Blvd (CUP# 260607)
• Preliminary plat approval for Ferguson Gardens Subdivision at 2200 Block of N Friday Ave (SUB#260411)
• Final plat approval for Pharr Corners Subdivision at 1800 Block of S Cage Blvd (SUB#250725)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting and receive a status report on revenue, expenditures, and golf course operations for June 2026. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural actions.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 meeting
• Status report on June 2026 revenue and expenditures
• Status report on golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met and took two unanimous votes: excusing absent members and approving the meeting minutes. The board received financial reports showing revenues of $66,826 against expenditures of $200,954 for April 2026, with a fiscal year balance of -$227,558. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused absent board members Jorge Gonzalez, Rudy Martinez, Michael Pacheco, and Rocky Benavidez (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 2, 2026 regular called meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31 and vote on approval of the 2026 Annual Action Plan, which outlines how federal Community Development Block Grant funds will be spent. The meeting will also include routine approval of past minutes and a roll call.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31
• Vote to approve 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at City Hall. The body will consider final readings of ordinances, including one to reduce the Library Board from nine to five members, and another on cemetery monument maintenance. Public hearings will cover development services cases and a renewal of Cinemark El Centro Mall’s alcohol permits. The Commission will also recognize internship programs and adopt a Title VI program resolution.

• Renewal of Cinemark El Centro Mall’s Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 600 N Jackson Rd (CUP# 131046)
• Final reading on ordinance reducing Library Board members from nine to five and adding an ex officio member
• Final reading on ordinance for monument, headstone, and marker restoration in city cemeteries
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Rosalinda Resendez Subdivision at 700 Block of S Dogwood St (SUB#260515)
• Adoption of the City of Pharr Title VI Program resolution

The Pharr City Commission met on August 3, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so no official action was taken. The meeting proceeded only with ceremonial presentations, recognitions, and city reports. All agenda items, including consent agenda and ordinances, were postponed to a future meeting.

• No official action taken due to lack of quorum
• Ceremonial presentations and recognitions held only
• All agenda items (Items 5-9) postponed to future agenda

Community Development Council

The council will hold a public hearing for the 30-day comment period regarding the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The body will also consider a recommendation to approve the plan.

• Public hearing for CDBG 30 Day Comment period submittal of the 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Recommendation to approve 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 2026 and receive updates on ongoing beautification projects, including the Standpipe Project and a potential Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event. Departmental reports from Maintenance, Code Compliance, Parks, Public Health, and Public Works are scheduled, but no binding votes are expected.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Discussion on possible dates for Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event
• Updates on Standpipe Project from Maintenance Department
• Departmental updates from Building/Code Compliance, Grants, Parks, Public Health, and Public Works

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission meets to consider a legal services agreement to join a national PFAS settlement, approve a resolution for acquiring property via condemnation, and act on consent agenda items including reducing the library board, renewing alcohol permits for three businesses, and purchasing a water truck.

• Legal services agreement to join National PFAS Phase 2 Settlement Program before July 31 deadline (Item 9A)
• Resolution authorizing condemnation of real property for public purposes, tabled from prior meeting (Item 6A)
• Ordinance reducing Library Board membership from 9 to 5 and adding an ex officio member (Consent Agenda A)
• Renewal of alcohol permits for Seoul Asian Market (500 N Jackson Rd), George's Dance Hall (6801 S Jackson Rd), and 7-Eleven (7401 S Jackson Rd) (Consent Agenda D)
• Purchase of a 2027 Kenworth 2000-Gallon Water Truck via cooperative contract (Item 7A)

The Pharr City Commission approved a resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings for property acquisition, purchased a 2027 Kenworth water truck, and approved a legal services agreement for the national PFAS settlement program. All consent agenda items, including library board changes and conditional use permit renewals, were approved unanimously. The commission also approved a mutual aid agreement and a change order for a collection system project.

• Approved resolution authorizing property acquisition and condemnation proceedings (4-1, Caballero abstained)
• Approved purchase of 2027 Kenworth 2000-gallon water truck from French Ellison Truck Center (unanimous)
• Approved legal services agreement for PFAS Phase 2 settlement program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including library board reduction and cemetery monument ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of conditional use permits for Seoul Asian Market, George's Dance Hall, and 7-Eleven (unanimous)
• Approved final reconciliation and close out of Sugar and Minnesota traffic signal project (unanimous)
• Approved updated regional mutual aid agreement with Rio Grande Valley Development Council (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 adding 31 days to collection system improvement project (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public testimony on Ordinance O-2019-45, and consider preliminary plat approval for four subdivisions.

• Approval of June 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-45
• Preliminary plat approval: A. Ortiz Subdivision (2.00 acres, 700 Block of W. Ortiz St.)
• Preliminary and final plat approval: Rosalinda Resendez Subdivision (0.20 acres, 700 Block of S. Dogwood St.)
• Preliminary plat approval: State Subdivision (0.45 acres, 500 Block of W. State St.)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved four subdivision plats, all unanimously, with two abstentions by Javier Gutierrez due to conflicts of interest. The plats included residential and commercial developments, each subject to conditions recommended by Development Services. No public testimony was given, and the meeting adjourned after about seven minutes.

• Approved preliminary plat for A. Ortiz Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Rosalinda Resendez Subdivision (unanimous; Gutierrez abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for State Subdivision (unanimous; Gutierrez abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cage Business Park Subdivision (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. The session includes reports from the Library Director, DRC Branch Manager, and the Reference and Children's departments.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library Director's Report
• DRC Branch Manager's Report
• Reference Department Report
• Children's Department Report

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Board will meet to receive administrative, finance, and revenue reports for June 2026. The meeting includes a review of the engineer's report and the approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting.

• Crossing and Revenue Reports for June 2026
• Finance Report for June 2026
• Engineer's Report
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and receive status reports on summer camps, recreation, athletics, aquatics, and upcoming parks events. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda, making this a primarily procedural and informational session.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026 regular meeting
• Status report on summer camps, recreation, athletics, and aquatics
• Parks and Recreation events report

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will consider and possibly take action on several economic development projects: Project Apple, Valley Mart Market, and the Old Firehouse Property. The board will also discuss personnel matters related to the Pharr Global Business Hub. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development discussions.

• Consideration and action on Project Apple (unnamed economic development project)
• Consideration and action on Valley Mart Market
• Consideration and action on the Old Firehouse Property
• Consideration and action on Pharr Global Business Hub Personnel
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-.087 for legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Golf Course Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting with primarily procedural and oversight items. The board will approve June minutes and receive status reports on May revenue/expenditure and golf course, pro shop, and kitchen operations. No votes on policy changes or contracts are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Status report – Revenue and Expenditure Report for May 2026
• Status report – Golf Course, Pro Shop and Kitchen Operations

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda items, and regular agenda items. Key decisions include an ordinance to reduce the Library Board from nine to five members, a resolution authorizing property acquisition via condemnation for public purposes, and a resolution for transportation funding for the East Hi Line Road project. The commission will also consider a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 for the Multi-Use Facility construction contract, and several conditional use permits for alcohol sales at various businesses.

• Ordinance reducing Library Board from 9 to 5 members (1st reading)
• Resolution authorizing property acquisition via condemnation for public purposes
• Resolution committing local match for East Hi Line Road transportation funding
• Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 for Multi-Use Facility construction contract with D. Wilson Construction
• Six conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales including Picaro's Pizza (6502 S Cage Blvd) and Doc's Billiards (917 W Ferguson Ave)

The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an ordinance amending public amusement regulations and six conditional use permits for alcohol sales. They also approved a first-reading ordinance reducing the Library Board from nine to five members, a resolution for RGV-MPO transportation funding for the East Hi Line Road project, a street sweeping service contract, and a GMP amendment for the Multi-Use Facility. A resolution on property acquisition for public purposes was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including ordinance O-2026-20 and resolution R-2026-35 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance reducing Library Board from 9 to 5 members (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on cemetery monument restoration (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution on property acquisition for public purposes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for RGV-MPO transportation funding for East Hi Line Road (unanimous)
• Approved city-wide street sweeping service contract (unanimous)
• Approved GMP Amendment No. 2 for Multi-Use Facility with D. Wilson Construction (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Driscoll Health Plan for literacy resources (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use permit requests and consider preliminary plat approvals for two subdivisions. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call, approval of minutes, and public testimony.

• Conditional Use Permit for outside storage of materials/equipment at 0.398-acre tract in Heavy Commercial District (500 Block of East Polk Avenue)
• Conditional Use Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at Picaro’s Pizza, 6502 South Cage Boulevard, Suite 2
• Preliminary plat approval for Marmon Food Service Technologies Subdivision (42.05-acre tract in 400 Block of W. Military Hwy)
• Preliminary plat approval for Route 83 Food Truck Park Subdivision (0.37-acre tract in 300 Block of West State Street)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for outside storage of materials/equipment in a Heavy Commercial District at the 500 block of East Polk Avenue, and approved a CUP for on-premise alcohol sales at Picaro's Pizza. Two preliminary plats were also approved: Marmon Food Service Technologies Subdivision and Route 83 Food Truck Park Subdivision. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the alcohol CUP.

• Approved CUP#260505 for outside storage at 500 block E. Polk Ave (unanimous)
• Approved CUP#260506 for on-premise alcohol sales at 6502 S. Cage Blvd, Suite 2 (unanimous; Carrillo abstained)
• Approved preliminary plat for Marmon Food Service Technologies Subdivision, 42.05 acres, 400 block W. Military Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Route 83 Food Truck Park Subdivision, 0.37 acres, 300 block W. State St (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Notice of Funding Availability for the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The council will also review applications and recommend funding amounts for prospective subrecipients.

• Public hearing for Notice of Funding Availability for 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Presentation of applications from prospective subrecipients
• Recommendation of prospective subrecipients and funding amounts

The Community Development Council held a public hearing and unanimously approved the 2026 Annual Action Plan subrecipient funding recommendations, allocating $175,148.90 across 16 local agencies. The board also approved the June 4, 2026 minutes and excused three absent members. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved 2026 subrecipient funding totaling $175,148.90 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Sabrina Garcia, Norma Trevino, Frank Santana (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

This regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee includes approval of January 2026 minutes and staff status reports on summer camps, athletics, aquatics, parks events, and the annual Loteria. No ordinances, public hearings, or financial items are on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes for January 21, 2026 Regular Called Meeting
• Status Report - Summer Camps, Recreation, Athletics, and Aquatics
• Parks and Recreation Events Report
• Status Report - Annual Loteria
• Board Comments

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The committee will approve minutes from May 19 and receive updates from the Maintenance Department on ongoing beautification projects. Discussion will include possible dates for an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup event and updates on the Standpipe Project. Updates from other departments will also be presented.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026
• Discussion on Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up Event dates
• Updates on Standpipe Project
• Departmental updates from Code Compliance, Grants, Parks, Public Health, and Public Works

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss grant applications for waterlines and firefighter positions. The body is also considering the acquisition of real property and renewals for several alcohol consumption permits.

• Request for Bids for the Pharr Pedestrian Connections, Cage, Veterans, and Jackson Sidewalk Project
• Grant application to the Texas Water Development Board for System-Wide Waterline Improvement Project
• Grant application to FEMA for six firefighter positions
• Renewal of alcohol permits for 1501 S. Cage Blvd, 1933 W. Interstate 2, 207 E. Ferguson Ave, 1300 E. Business Hwy 83, and 1050 N. Sugar Rd
• Use of Jose "Pepe" Salinas Recreation Center, Development and Research Center, Pharr Memorial Library, and Pharr One as polling locations

The Pharr City Commission approved resolutions authorizing grant applications for a system-wide waterline improvement project (Texas Water Development Board) and for six firefighter positions (FEMA SAFER program). A resolution to acquire real property for public purposes failed for lack of sufficient affirmative votes, with one abstention. The consent agenda, including renewal of five conditional use permits for alcohol sales, was approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution authorizing TWDB waterline improvement grant application (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing FEMA SAFER grant application for 6 firefighter positions (unanimous)
• Resolution to acquire real property for public purposes failed for lack of sufficient affirmative votes (1 abstention)
• Approved resolution to acquire real property for public purposes (Development Services) (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mari Caballero and Jessica Trevino to Keep Pharr Beautiful Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Rogelio Torres and Ramiro Gutierrez to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including renewal of 5 conditional use permits for alcohol sales (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold a public hearing regarding funding availability for the 2026 Annual Action Plan. The body will also review applications and recommend funding amounts for prospective subrecipients.

• Public hearing on Funding Availability for 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Presentation of applications from prospective subrecipients
• Recommendation of prospective subrecipients and funding amounts
• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes

The Community Development Council held a public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan funding availability, with no public comments. Staff presented preliminary funding allocations for partner agencies, noting amounts are subject to further review. The council unanimously approved the prospective subrecipients and recommended funding amounts. Discussion covered unspent fund reprogramming, public awareness efforts, and Valley Metro's fuel and maintenance funding.

• Approved motion to excuse absent member Sabrina Garcia (unanimous)
• Approved prospective subrecipients and recommended funding amounts for 2026 (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will convene a regular meeting at Pharr City Hall to review administrative items including minutes from the prior meeting, a revenue and expenditure report for April 2026, and a status update on golf course operations. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a public hearing on development services cases, consider consent agenda items including bids for emergency repairs and a utility relocation project, and vote on an ordinance updating public amusement regulations. Several zone changes and a conditional use permit for alcohol sales are on the consent agenda. The commission will also consider contracts for 9-1-1 services and a tuition scholarship agreement with Grand Canyon University.

• Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for Fiesta Brava to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption at 401 West State Avenue, Suite D
• Zone change from Residential Multi-Family to Single-Family at 5515 and 5525 North Sugar Road (two separate 4.85-acre parcels)
• Zone change from Single-Family to Neighborhood Commercial in the 400 block of West Hall Acres Road
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Jackson Commerce Development Subdivision Lot 9A and Lot 11A Phase IV (North Jackson Road)
• First reading of ordinance amending regulations for public amusements, open-air markets, and mass gatherings, updating fees and approval processes

The Pharr City Commission approved the consent agenda, including conditional use permits, zone changes, and plat approvals, with one abstention. They also unanimously approved an ordinance amending regulations for public amusements, open-air markets, and mass gatherings, and a resolution declaring surplus items for sale. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a 9-1-1 interlocal agreement and a tuition scholarship MOU with Grand Canyon University.

• Approved consent agenda including CUP for Fiesta Brava alcohol sales, zone changes at 5515/5525 N. Sugar Rd. and 400 W. Hall Acres Rd., and plats for Jackson Commerce and Javelina Estates (4-1, Pacheco abstained on 6.E2)
• Approved ordinance amending O-2025-46 regulating public amusements, open-air markets, and mass gatherings (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus items and authorizing sale (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Rio Grande Valley Emergency Communications District for 9-1-1 services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Grand Canyon University for employee tuition scholarships (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to lift stations elimination project contract with Trimad Consultants (unanimous)