COA Budget Workshop Set for Friday
Amarillo City Council has a budget workshop for fiscal year 2025/2026 scheduled for Friday. The workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. and will be held in council chambers in Room 3400 of city hall, 623 S. Johnson St. Council members and city staff will discuss and review the proposed City of Amarillo (COA) budget. No votes […]
COA Seeking Public Input for Next Police Chief
The City of Amarillo (COA) is providing the opportunity for public input and feedback regarding the selection of the next chief of the Amarillo Police Department. COA is offering an online survey to help guide the selection of the next Chief of Police. Public participation will help identify the qualities, experience and public safety priorities […]
COA Earns Gold Award for Transportation Planning
The City of Amarillo (COA) Planning Department recently received the Gold Award from the American Planning Association/Texas Chapter in the category of Transportation Planning. COA took the gold for its campaign of Safe Streets for All: Action Plan for Safer Amarillo Streets (SS4A). The SS4A campaign is historic for Amarillo. This is the first long-range […]
Heroes Fly High at AMA-CON 2025: Nine Dogs Find New Homes at APL Signature Event
Among the thousands who attended AMA-CON 2025 earlier this month at the Amarillo Civic Center, many dressed as their favorite superhero – cape included. But not all heroes wear capes. The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) took advantage of the large audience provided by AMA-CON 2025 (an annual pop culture event of Amarillo Public Library) […]
City Council Sets Special Meeting to Discuss AEDC Board Vacancy
The Amarillo City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, in Council Chamber Room 3400 at City Hall, 623 S. Johnson Street, to consider the vacancy on the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board. The meeting will include discussion and appointment to the vacant position. The meeting is open […]
COA Announces Budget Workshop Schedule
Budget workshops for Amarillo City Council for fiscal year 2025/2026 have been scheduled. All workshops will be held in council chambers in Room 3400 of city hall, 623 S. Johnson St. Council members and city staff will discuss and review the proposed City of Amarillo (COA) budget. No votes will be taken during budget workshops. […]
Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Project to Begin August 14 at RHAIA
Travelers and visitors to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will notice a new construction project beginning August 14. City council approved a lease agreement Tuesday with International Aerospace Coatings (IAC). The agreement includes construction of a wide-body aircraft paint hangar and additional storage building. The construction project will be separated from active air operations areas with a temporary construction fence. […]
AAMW Kicks Off Clear the Shelters Campaign in August
The City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is partnering with NBC and Telemundo in the national Clear the Shelters campaign, a nationwide initiative designed to promote pet adoption and support local animal shelters. The campaign begins Friday (August 1) and runs through the month. On a national level, the campaign helped more than 160,000 animals across the country […]
AHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Lottery Enrollment Begins August 6th
The Amarillo Housing Authority (AHA) will open pre-application enrollment for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Waitlist Lottery beginning at 9 a.m. on August 6. The HCV Program (previously known as Section 8) provides rental assistance for low-income individuals and families. All applicants have an equal opportunity for selection in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) […]
Answering the Call: Council Approves New Fire Station
Reinforcing its commitment to public safety, Amarillo City Council unanimously approved $7.3 million Tuesday for a new fire station in northwest Amarillo. Fire Station 14 will be located at 810 Quail Creek Drive. The two-story facility will consist of nearly 19,000 square feet and will include training space for all of the Amarillo Fire Department. […]