The Pharr Community Theater (PCT) is offering 1/2 hour online acting classes from Nov. 9, 2020 to Dec. 4, 2020, twice a week, for kids, teens and adults. Learn the basics of acting and a little more including auditioning tips and digging deeper to discover characters and real acting. Classes will be on zoom.
PHARR – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD alumna Karina Elizondo was featured in a documentary focused on frontline medical workers titled “In Case of Emergency.”
PHARR – The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) recently hosted its annual choir competition, where 17 PSJA students earned a spot on the All-District Choir.
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez and the Pharr City Commission presented a Proclamation proclaiming November 2, 2020, as Diego Goku Aguilera Day in Pharr. Diego, a native of Pharr, who is attending Buena Vista University in Iowa, was recognized for his heroic actions in helping save a co-worker who went into cardiac arrest while on his first day working at Walmart in Storm Lake, Iowa. Upon noticing the symptoms, Diego immediately began CPR on the co-worker until first responders arrived on the scene. "Diego is a true hero, he was able to step in and save a life," said Mayor Hernandez. "We congratulate him for his actions and wish him the best of luck as he continues his studies in Iowa," he added. Diego's mother accepted the proclamation on his behalf and he was able to join in virtually to be recognized by the commission.
Pharr city officials approved a proclamation observing the week of November 2-6, 2020, as Municipal Court Week. The resolution recognizes the important work of municipal courts and the people who work in the courts. The Pharr Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the government of the City of Pharr and is committed to administering justice in a fair, efficient, and timely manner. Pharr Municipal Judge Criselda Ivon Rincon Flores and her staff were present to receive the proclamation. "We are committed to our Pharr community and are proud to serve our citizens," said Judge Flores. "As the judicial arm of city government, we work closely with citizens on a range of municipal cases," she added. Judge Flores also announced the start of the Pharr Municipal Court Amnesty Program, which starts on November 3 and ends on December 31, 2020. The program will allow for a grace period and waive all fees for prior cases, giving individuals the ability to take care of their cases pending in the court without added expenses.
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