PHARR — The city of Pharr’s annual State of the City address was a spectacle of lights, smoke machines, musical numbers and an opportunity for Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez to announce his intent to seek re-election.

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Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez speaks during the State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Pharr police honor guard carry the colors during the State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests seat themselves before the start of the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests mingle before the start of the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests are served during the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests walk the lighted walkway during the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guest enjoy lunch during the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez waves to the audience as he walks into the room during the State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests mingle during the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Pharr police honor guard members prepare before the start of the State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Guests take pictures and mingle before the start of the Pharr State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez speaks during the State of the City address at the Pharr Events Center on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Pharr. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])

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