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Commission Approves Ordinance Amending Fire and Police Budgeted Positions

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Pharr city officials approved an Ordinance amending Ordinance O-2020-36 relating to the number of authorized civil service positions within the Fire and Police Departments. It is necessary for the Board of Commission to make amendments to Article IX, Firefighters, and Police Officers Civil Service Ordinance relating to the number of authorized civil service positions in certain specified ranks to better serve the needs of the citizens of the City. The City has been awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $1,475,883.99. The grant will pay for the salary of 9 Firefighter positions for three years.

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Commissioners Approve Resolution Supporting and Authorizing Creation of RGV Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

Mayor Hernandez and City Commissioners approved a Resolution supporting and authorizing the creation of the Rio Grande Valley Regional 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) 911 has begun the exploratory process of becoming an Emergency Communications District, as 1 of 16 PSAP in the 911 service area, the City of Pharr supports the creation of the Rio Grande Valley Regional Communications District.

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Commission Approves Pharr Municipal Court Amnesty Program from November 3, 2020, through December 31, 2020

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

The Pharr City Commission approved the Pharr Municipal Court Amnesty Program from November 3, 2020, through December 31, 2020, during which failure to appear and warrant charges will be waived for unadjudicated fines paid in full. If you have any Failure to Appear or warrant charges the city will waive them. Visit the City of Pharr Municipal Court located at 1900 South Cage Boulevard. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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“To close the skills & workforce gaps for STEM, inspiration starts at home”

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

November 8 is National STEM Day, celebrating science, technology, engineering and math education throughout the U.S. Exposure to these growing fields and the careers that utilize them are more important than ever as we demand more from our natural resources and the infrastructure that harnesses them. But this year, as the pandemic continues to disrupt so much for our young people, the gaps in their skills and our STEM-related workforce are in danger of widening.

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City of McAllen best city in U.S. to start a home-based business

Wed, 11/04/2020 - 12:00am

For many, the dream of owning their own business is easier to make a reality in this new normal of e-commerce, work from home or even flex hours. Whether the business started as a “side hustle,” or was simply a complete all-in start-up, entrepreneurship has surged, with a 40% rise in new business applications from this time last year. And according to a study done by the folks at Justbusiness.com, McAllen was the best city in the United States for starting a home-based business.