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Road Closures Scheduled for Utility Project

May 14, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

Amarillo, TX – The construction of a new water main in the alley between Crockett Street and Bowie Street will cause minor delays on SW 46th Avenue over the next two weeks.  The work is projected to be completed by May 31, 2013. The Contractor is completing Phase I of this project, which requires the [...]

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Citizens Encouraged to Answer Unpaid Parking Violations

May 14, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

Amarillo, TX – Most people don’t realize it, but if you’ve let parking tickets pile up without paying the fines or appearing in court, your car could be impounded. In fact, the City of Amarillo currently has 5,115 outstanding parking violations on the books. Parking violations include overtime parking, parking in violation of City ordinance, [...]

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Summer Lunch Program Dates Set

May 14, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

Amarillo, TX – Hunger doesn’t take a summer break. That’s why the City of Amarillo’s Community Development Office is partnering with the Amarillo Independent School District to administer the free Summer Lunch Program to children attending summer school this year. The program is available May 23 through August 1, and is open to all children [...]

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Building Safety Month Recognized

May 06, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

A Celebration of Safe Construction and Code Compliance Amarillo, TX – When you enter a house or other type of building, you presume it is safely and properly constructed, and complies with state and local building codes. To help raise awareness, the City of Amarillo’s Department of Building Safety proudly celebrates Building Safety Month during [...]

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Amarillo Parks and Recreation to Celebrate Arbor Day

Apr 17, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

Amarillo, TX – The Amarillo Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Texas Forest Service and the League of Women’s Voters will celebrate Arbor Day in Amarillo on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill Elementary School Park, located at the corner of NE 10th and Grand Street. This year’s celebration [...]

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