COA Municipal Court Parking Lot to be Closed for Improvement Project
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 […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Fourth of July
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 […]
TAPping Into Support: ACT, Partners of Coming Home Provide Free Transportation for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
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 […]
JSM, COA Facilities Adjust Hours for Independence Day +1 Event
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 […]
Amarillo’s Lion King Passes Away
For almost two decades, visitors to the Amarillo Zoo could hear Amarillo’s Lion King before they ever saw him – thanks to his mighty roar that could be heard throughout the zoo. Solomon, the well-known and beloved lion who was a symbol of the Amarillo Zoo, died of natural causes at the age of 20 earlier this month. “Solomon was […]
COA Snapshot: Keep on Truckin’ for Pothole Repair
With the precision of a surgeon (or maybe an expert video gamer), Paul Lundegreen and Emilio Aguilera are improving city streets – in record time. Lundegreen and Aguilera are two members of the City of Amarillo (COA) Street Department trained and skilled in operating one of the three new DuraPatcher Pothole Repair trucks, which are helping revolutionize […]
Georgia Street Reconstruction Project Continues
The Georgia Street Reconstruction Project continues with a change in traffic patterns effective Thursday. The project, which began earlier this month, will include closure of the northbound lane of Georgia Street at South Loop 335 with a detour via Western Street and Farmers Avenue. The anticipated duration of the closure and detour will be approximately […]
COA PARD and Outdoor Amarillo Bring Back Independence Day+1 Event
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), in collaboration with Outdoor Amarillo, is announcing the return of the Independence Day +1 Fireworks and Drone Show. Independence Day +1 is free. Outdoor Amarillo is a non-profit organization partnering with PARD to promote outdoor recreation and community engagement. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. July 5 at John Stiff Memorial Park […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Juneteenth
In recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Thursday (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 […]
34 and Counting: COA Earns Budget Award for 34th Straight Year
For the 34th straight year, the City of Amarillo (COA) has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year 2024-2025 COA budget. The award represents a significant achievement. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order […]