The City of Pharr recently announced it has been awarded $4,367,136 through the Building the Texas Broadband Workforce Grant Program, a highly competitive, statewide initiative designed to grow the skilled workforce needed to connect Texas communities to high-speed internet. With a $500,000 local match, the total project investment reaches $4,867,136, positioning Pharr and the Rio Grande Valley as leaders in broadband workforce development.Using this funding, the City of Pharr will launch Pharr Connect U, a tuition-free city-led broadband workforce development program for students dedicated to preparing local individuals for high-demand careers in fiber broadband and digital infrastructure.The grant is part ...