The City of Amarillo (COA) Municipal Court main entrance and parking lot will be closed beginning Monday (July 7) for the construction of a new parking lot. There will be no access to the parking lot or court entrance during the duration of the project. Court access will be available via a temporary entrance through the Amarillo Police Department entrance located at 200 S.E. Third Ave., on the north side of the building. Limited public parking will be available near the north entrance and east of Fillmore Street.  Virtual court options remain available. Virtual court sessions are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m., on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. For related information go to: amarillo.gov/municipal-court/virtual-court-request-form For information on payment options, go to: Amarillo.gov/court A night drop box for checks, money orders and cash is located in the vestibule on the north side of the building. Completion date for the project is January 2026, depending on weather conditions. 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 the Fourth of July holiday – Independence Day – the City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed Friday (July 4). The COA service schedule for the week of July 4: 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.

Individuals experiencing homelessness in Amarillo have another support resource thanks to the generosity of the Mary E. Bivins Foundation and the cooperative efforts of Amarillo City Transit (ACT) and the Partners of the Coming Home Program. The aforementioned entities have created the Transit Access Partnership (TAP) – a new initiative beginning Tuesday (July 1) aimed at removing transportation barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through TAP, individuals with a verified Clarity – Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) ID will be able to access free rides on fixed-route ACT buses throughout Amarillo. The program will operate as a pilot program through the end of the year. TAP is possible through grant funding from the Mary E. Bivins Foundation, which generously awarded $10,000 to support transportation access for vulnerable populations. The grant is administered through the nonprofit Partners of the Coming Home Program. The program is designed to be simple for riders and low burden for ACT staff: By improving mobility, TAP supports Amarillo’s broader goals of housing stability, community health and equitable access to services. If successful, both parties hope to expand the program and seek additional support through state or federal transportation funding. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

There will be adjusted hours for John Stiff Memorial Park and related city facilities for the Independence Day +1 Event set for Saturday (July 5). The Independence Day +1 Event, hosted by the City of Amarillo and Outdoor Amarillo, is a free fireworks and drone show at John Stiff Memorial Park. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday (July 5). The following COA facilities will have adjusted hours: For information on Independence Day +1 go to: Independence Day +1 | Amarillo Parks and Recreation