At the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the City of Pharr acted quickly in efforts to flatten the curve and mitigate the spread of the virus. Having already witnessed the devastating effects of COVID-19 in other parts of the world, I issued one of the region’s first Emergency Orders. The city quickly proceeded to open a call center, coordinated resources with our local school districts, and immediately requested additional resources and support from our state and federal leaders. Among the hardest-hit sector has been our education system, which has transitioned to distance learning. I am meeting regularly with our local ...