PHARR – Two unanimous decisions by Pharr city officials will be raising rates on water and property taxes, but some residents had no idea about the changes .

Pharr's water rate will be increased nearly 8 dollars starting October first.

Property taxes will go up 8% effective next year

City Commissioner Bobby Carrillo told us the extra funds will be going to city improvements, updating water and sewage lines and starting drainage projects.

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