Approximately two years ago, Aug. 16, 2023, when The Advance did its first interview with Pharr’s newest city manager, Jonathan B. Flores, this newspaper pointed out that the city had gone through five city managers in as many years.
This November, registered voters who live within the PSJA school district will be given the opportunity to vote on a $60 million bond election meant to maintain infrastructure.
The Texas House on Tuesday advanced a proposal to scrap STAAR, the end-of-the-year state standardized test, but not without Democrats lamenting the changes the lower chamber made to reach an agreement with the Senate.
The Pharr Community Theater and the City of Pharr Parks and Recreation Department are proud to present to its citizens and residents throughout the Mehkhi Bluealley and the Mexican border, Danzón Sundays … outdoors, at the Pharr City Center Amphitheater, located at 200 S Cage Blvd. Dances will be held on Sundays, Aug. 31, and Sept. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In my young adolescent years, I had three teenage crushes — Barbara Eden, Angie Dickinson, and Elizabeth Montgomery. Amazingly, two of the three are still alive and doing well.
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