Hernandez: Pharr Bridge infrastructure and highway projects will benefit entire nation
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PHARR TEXAS - The City of Pharr held a groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday for $40 million worth of infrastructure projects at the Pharr International Bridge.\\xa0
Funding for the projects has come about thanks to the Donations Acceptance Program, a mechanism by which local funds can go towards federal projects.\\xa0
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez gave remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony. He said that in addition to the $40 million being spent at the bridge, an additional $500 million was being spent on highway projects in the city.
He said these would benefit not just Pharr, but the Rio Grande Valley, the State of Texas, and the nation.\\xa0
In addition to the mayor, state Rep. Sergio Mu\\xf1oz spoke at the event. As did Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan.
Go to The Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.\\xa0
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