The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is conducting a free pet spay/neuter voucher clinic for residents of the North Heights Recognized Neighborhood . The clinic is June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hines Memorial Park, located at 1300 N.W. 18th Ave. Eligible residents receive vouchers for up to four pets per household to receive free spay/neuter surgeries through participating veterinary partners. Microchips and vaccines will be provided at no cost. To qualify, residents must bring their pets to the clinic in person along with proof of residence within the North Heights Recognized Neighborhood. Pets must be at least four months old. Vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited in supply. “By making preventative veterinary care more accessible, we hope to create long-term positive impacts for both pets and the people who care for them,” said AAMW Outreach Manager Kali Dennis. “The actions we take today can have lasting benefits for our community in the future, and we encourage eligible residents to take advantage of this opportunity.” Participating veterinary partners include Amarillo Veterinary Clinic, Cadillac Veterinary Clinic, Canyon Road Veterinary Clinic and Timber Creek Veterinary Hospital. Funding for the program was secured through support from Amarillo city council following the success of a pilot program in the San Jacinto neighborhood last year with 89 vouchers issued. In March, 55 vouchers were distributed to residents of the Barrio neighborhood. For information on the North Heights Recognized Neighborhood, go to: https://www.amarillo.gov/planning/neighborhood-plans/north-heights-neighborhood-plan/ For additional information, contact AAMW at (806) 378-9032 or by email at animals@amarillo.gov

In observance of Juneteenth (Friday, June 19), City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed Friday (June 19). The COA service schedule for the week of Juneteenth: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

While the immediate response to the Stinky Fire and Hungate Fire has concluded, recovery efforts continue for many individuals and families who were impacted by these devastating events. The Texas Panhandle Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) wants residents to know that assistance remains available for those experiencing unmet needs related to fire damage and recovery. Recovery can be a long process, and many survivors continue to face challenges weeks and months after the disaster. Through a coordinated network of community, faith-based, nonprofit, and governmental partners, Texas Panhandle VOAD is helping connect affected households with available resources and support. Assistance may include: “Many families are still working through the recovery process and may not realize that help is still available,” said Janell Menahem, Chair of Texas Panhandle VOAD. “Our goal is to ensure that no survivor has to navigate recovery alone. If you have unmet needs related to the fires, we encourage you to reach out so we can help identify resources and connect you with available assistance.” Individuals and families affected by the Stinky Fire or Hungate Fire who continue to experience disaster-related needs are encouraged to contact Texas Panhandle VOAD to learn more about available assistance and recovery resources. For more information or to request assistance: Texas Panhandle VOADPhone: 806-316-6204Email: texaspanhandlevoad@gmail.com

Amarillo City Transit (ACT) has scheduled a series of public engagement meetings to allow residents to provide input and feedback to possible modifications to ACT’s fixed-route bus system. “The primary factor in how Amarillo City Transit serves the public and the Amarillo community comes from our residents and those who use public transportation in Amarillo,” said ACT Director Chris Quigley. “ACT values community feedback to help evaluate bus routes in order to best serve our customers.” ACT has scheduled five public meetings to allow residents the opportunity to review proposed routes, ask questions, and share feedback. In addition, residents may submit feedback via an online survey at: https://arcg.is/1rWqni3 Residents may use ACT’s fixed-route service to attend meetings, and complimentary rides will be available after the conclusion of the meetings. For more information, contact ACT at (806) 378-3095 or by email at transitadministrators@amarillo.gov