Community Corner
🌱 How did PSJA North dominate Brownsville Vets from start to finish?
Also, don't miss Happy Hour w/ Lady & The Outlaw on the Pharr Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did PSJA North dominate Brownsville Vets from start to finish?
- Why is Pharr’s municipal broadband drawing national innovation honors now?
Also on today's calendar: Midland: Noche De Paz and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Pharrfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pharrfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Raiders win in commanding fashion against Brownsville Vets (anjournal.com) — PSJA North Raiders fans in Pharr saw a dominant home performance as their team beat Brownsville Veterans Memorial 59–37, never once trailing. Mason Lopez poured in 24 points, while Isaiah Garza’s defense and 16 points helped fuel fast-break offense ahead of this weekend’s tournament play. 
• 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards - Meet the winners! (fierce-network.com) — Pharr’s own municipal broadband project just earned national recognition in the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards, spotlighting the City of Pharr’s connectivity efforts. The program was honored in the Municipal/Public Connectivity category alongside cutting-edge telecom and networking technologies from around the world, underscoring how local broadband investments are drawing industry-wide attention.
📸 Around Pharr
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pharr
★ Featured events ★
- Happy Hour w/ Lady & The Outlaw
Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Midland: Noche De Paz
San Juan City Park , 506 US-83 BUS , San Juan
2:00 pm - McGrinch Meet + Greet at McAllen Heritage | FREE FAMILY EVENT
McAllen Heritage Center , 301 S Main St , McAllen
2:00 pm - White Christmas Indoor/ Outdoor Market At Selfies & More!
Selfies & More Mini Market , 5429 N 23rd St E , McAllen
4:00 pm - Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in McAllen
El Divino Dining & Cocktails , 5001 N 10th St , McAllen
4:30 pm
Saturday December 13
📣 Pharr Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- AI-Powered Real Estate Mastery: From Leads to Closings
Sapphire Event Center , 908 W Ferguson Ave , Pharr
5:30 pm - Beginner Trail Dance Lessons
Casa del Valle 55+ RV Resort , 1048 N Alamo Rd , Alamo
1:00 pm - Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Central Park
6:00 pm - PLUS Square Dance Review
Encore Alamo Palms , 1341 W Business Hwy 83 , Alamo
9:00 am - R/C Racing Cars Swap Meet
Encore Alamo Palms , 1341 W Business Hwy 83 , Alamo
11:00 am - Razz Ma Tazz
Casa del Valle 55+ RV Resort , 1048 N Alamo Rd , Alamo
1:00 pm - Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights
Trophy Gardens RV Resort , 800 State Hwy 495 , Alamo
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Pharr. Apply here.
- Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab. & Healthcare - CMM - Pharr - EVS Labor in Pharr. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pharr here.
🗞 Nearby News
McAllen
- McAllen makes drainage upgrades in Balboa Acres area (valleycentral.com)
- McAllen ISD Science Fair Champion (texasborderbusiness.com)
- McAllen Upgrades Public Safety Radio Systems (texasborderbusiness.com)
Mission
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