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Pharr police reports stronger test turnout; fire deputy chief to retire after 37 years
Pharr Civil Service Commission · October 28, 2025
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Pharr Police Chief Juan Gonzalez said about 112 applicants attended the recent entry-level exam and roughly 20 candidates are now certified; Deputy Chief Carlos Arispe announced he will retire after 37 years and thanked colleagues.
Pharr Police Chief Juan Gonzalez told the Civil Service Commission that the city's recent civil service exam saw increased turnout, with “approximately about 112 applicants that showed up to the test,” and that the department currently has “about 20 plus” certified officers on the eligibility list. He thanked Civil Service Director Veronica…
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