Special to the Advance PHARR — The Pharr Police Department has been recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Workforce Solutions, and the Texas Veterans Commission for its outstanding commitment to hiring veterans.The recognition was presented during the Texas Conference for Employers held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Harlingen Convention Center. The recognition is part of the We Hire Vets Employer Recognition Program, which honors Texas employers dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining military veterans.Pharr Police Chief Juan F. Gonzalez, Marine veteran and Assistant Chief Michael Rodriguez, Marine veteran and Assistant Chief Daniel Leal, and Army veteran Sergeant ...