Georgia Street Project to Temporarily Impact Traffic Patterns
A road project on Georgia Street will require a temporary change in traffic patterns beginning Monday (June 2). The project will include work on underground utilities and new paving and will take an estimated six months for completion, depending on weather conditions. The project will extend from Burk Lane to Loop 335. The project will include temporary […]
AMBUCS Inclusive Playground at John Ward Memorial Park to Close Temporarily for Resurfacing Project
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will temporarily close the AMBUCS inclusive playground at John Ward Memorial Park beginning Monday (June 2). The playground is one of the most popular playgrounds in Amarillo with significant foot traffic and use. This will be the third resurfacing project for the playground since opening nine years ago. The resurfacing project is […]
COA Snapshot: Talking Trash in Amarillo
When considering a career, Victoria Carrillo wanted a job that would always be there no matter economic conditions or changes in technology. As it turned out, Carrillo needed to look no further than the nearest wastebasket. Carrillo is the City of Amarillo (COA) assistant superintendent for Solid Waste Disposal, a position she has held for […]
COA Offering Drive-Thru Option for Water Bill Payments
The City of Amarillo (COA) is launching a trial drive-thru option for water bill payments beginning Tuesday (May 27) on the north side of City Hall at 623 S. Johnson St. During the trial period, citizens can use the COA Utility Billing Mobile Unit as a drive-thru payment option without needing to enter city hall. Drive-thru service will be available from 11 a.m. […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Memorial Day
In recognition of all who have served in the U.S. military, the City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Monday (May 26) for Memorial Day. The COA service schedule for the week of Memorial Day: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation. For more information contact […]
Flip the Switch: Center City Gateway Arches to Light Up
A city landmark highlighting the entrance and exit to downtown Amarillo for more than 20 years will add to the bright lights of the city as the Center City Gateway Arches officially light up Tuesday (May 20). Thanks to collaborative funding between the City of Amarillo, Center City and Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone […]
COA Playa Lake Level Monitoring Website Now Available
The City of Amarillo (COA) is providing current, timely and beneficial data for city playa lakes via a unique and brand new website – the COA Playa Lake Level Monitoring site. The site is available at: https://www.amarillo.gov/drainage-utility/ The site includes an abundance of data for eight playa lakes – Bennett Lake, Lawrence Lake, Martin Lake, […]
Summer Hours Begin at AAMW
The City of Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare Department (AAMW)has shifted to summer hours of operation. AAMW summer hours are: For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov. ###
City Council Sets Special Meeting for Tuesday
City Council will have a special meeting at 2 p.m. Tuesday (May 13) to canvass the results of the May 3 election and to order the Place 3 runoff for June 7. In addition, four councilmembers will be sworn in for a new two-year term. The special meeting will be in council chambers, Room 3400 at […]
Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility Temporarily Closed to Waste Haulers
The Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility (HRWTF) is closed to waste haulers effective immediately through Wednesday due to inflow issues from recent rain. HRWTF could be closed to waste haulers Thursday, depending on rainfall. Haulers using the facility have been notified and will be notified if the project requires additional time. The facility will continue to operate as normal for all domestic and industrial wastewater. For […]