It seems that not too long ago, voters were saying “No” to bond elections all across the RGV. Can’t name them off the tip of the tongue, but few could catch a break from voters.
Special to the Advance PHARR — In response to this weekend’s damaging storm, the Pharr Building and Code Compliance Department is prioritizing permitting and waiving fees for fence and re-roofing (shingle replacement) repairs.
As the French philosopher Voltaire once said: “Common Sense isn’t so common.”
As mentioned in last week’s Advance News Journal, former Pharr Mayor Fidencio “Cuate (twin)” Barrera passed away April 23 at the age of 94.
Even though it doesn’t seem possible, It has been 50 years since we walked the halls of PSJA High School. PSJA Class of 1973 is planning it’s golden 50th class reunion. It will take place on South Padre Island and Port Isabel, Texas. Please contact Nancy Penman Belew at nancybelew@sbcglobal. net or text (469) 406-5504. She has all information and registration forms.
217 W. Park Avenue
Pharr, TX 78577