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City Commission Meeting Postponed

Feb 26, 2013 Comments Off by admin

Notice City Commission Meeting The regular weekly meeting that was posted to convene on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 (today) has been postponed. It will convene on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. for work session and 3:00 p.m. for regular session, with all agenda business being the same as originally posted for this week’s [...]

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City Offices Remain Closed Tuesday

Feb 25, 2013 Comments Off by admin

Weather Essential Personnel to Report Amarillo, TX – Due to continuing poor road conditions, the City of Amarillo will be closed Tuesday, February 26. All Weather Essential Personnel should report as scheduled.  Weather Essential Personnel are employees in departments including Fire, Police, Amarillo Emergency Communication Center, Emergency Management, Airport, Facilities, Parks Maintenance, Street, Utilities Division [...]

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Motorists Stuck in Storm – Avoid Travel

Feb 25, 2013 Comments Off by admin

Amarillo, TX – Although it might be tempting to get out and experience the blizzard conditions, the City of Amarillo strongly urges area residents to avoid travel. Reports indicate several vehicles are stranded and emergency responders are doing their best to offer assistance. Fire and law enforcement forces are out working several issues in the [...]

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City Continues to Discourage Travel

Feb 25, 2013 Comments Off by admin

Emergency Response Personnel on Standby Amarillo, TX – Amarillo’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) continues to urge area residents to avoid travel, as the Blizzard Warning is expected to continue through 3 a.m. Tuesday. The situation is being monitored very closely, and City crews are working diligently to ensure driveways and parking lots at all [...]

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Additional City Closings Announced

Feb 24, 2013 Comments Off by grosss

Amarillo, TX – City of Amarillo is closed Monday due inclement weather.  Please note that this includes:  City of Amarillo Transit services, including Spec-Trans, are canceled. Municipal Court is closed. Public Health Department Amarillo Public Libraries Women, Infant and Children (WIC) offices  Weather Essential Personnel should still report for work. For updated information regarding closings, [...]

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