The Amarillo Area LOSS Team, along with the City of Amarillo Public Health, will be holding “A Path Towards Healing: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Walk” from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday (November 21) at John Ward Memorial Park. The walk is part of a day for suicide loss survivors to come together and walk in memory of those who have died by suicide. Participants will meet at 6600 Killgore Drive for refreshments, community and an opportunity to make a luminary in memory of a loved one. The walk will be held at nearby John Ward Memorial Park. Registration for the event is available at: www.eventbrite.com/e/international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day-a-path-towards-healing-tickets-2003794968692?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information on APH and Suicide Loss Survivors Outreach, go to: https://www.amarillo.gov/public-health/suicide-survivors-outreach. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

In recognition of Veterans Day (Wednesday, November 11) the City of Amarillo (COA) will implement the following holiday service schedule: The city wishes to thank all who have served in the U.S. military – and for their patriotism, service and sacrifice. For more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager David Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

Since its debut in October 2024, the City of Amarillo Business Improvement Grant program (also known as the BIG program) has helped make a big difference for Amarillo business owners in the Barrio, Eastridge, North Heights and San Jacinto neighborhoods. The BIG program provides financial assistance and professional guidance for business owners and property tenants seeking to enhance the exterior appearance of their buildings. Participants have the opportunity to take advantage of matching grants and design support to restore and beautify their properties. The BIG program returns Monday (November 9) at 8 a.m. with a digital online application platform, CivicServe. The new feature replaces the paper application process and makes it easier and more convenient for business owners to apply for BIG funding. Applications will be accepted through December 4 at 5 p.m. BIG offers a matching grant of up to 50 percent of total project costs with a maximum match of $20,000 for projects costing $40,000 or more. The program includes commercial property owners in the Barrio, Eastridge, North Heights and San Jacinto neighborhoods, as well as designated neighborhood empowerment zone corridors. Local businesses that have received BIG funding in the past include Old Tascosa Brewing Company, La Frontera restaurant and Golden Gate Mortuary. For more information on the BIG program and the new online application process, go to: www.amarillo.gov/economic-development/business-improvement-grant/ For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

Applications are open for those who want to help the Amarillo community by serving on a City of Amarillo (COA) board or commission. COA has open positions on more than 25 boards/commissions. The deadline to apply is Nov. 10. Applicants are appointed to boards/commissions by city council. For information on all COA boards and commissions, go to: www.amarillo.gov/boards-commissions/ To apply online, go to: amarillo.granicus.com/boards/forms/515/apply For more information, call the COA Secretary’s Office at (806) 378-3013.Also for more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.