Council Approves Amendment to Historic Lawrence Lake Pump/Drainage Contract
Amarillo City Council unanimously approved Tuesday an amendment to a multimillion-dollar contract that will more than triple the pump/drainage capacity of Playa 6, also known as Lawrence Lake. The council-approved guaranteed maximum price for Lawrence […]
Debris Cleanup/Temporary Housing Help Available for Impacted Residents
Cleanup/debris removal and temporary housing assistance is available for residents impacted by the recent fire at the City of Amarillo landfill. Impacted residents needing cleanup of their property or assistance with temporary housing can […]
AMW Launches Graduation Adoption Event
Animal Management & Welfare (AMW) is excited to announce a special Graduation Adoption Event taking place May 21-23. The event is designed to help some of the shelter’s longest-resident animals […]
Help Animals by Helping Stock AAMW Pet Pantry
Since 2020, the City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) has offered a quick and convenient way for residents to help animals – the AAMW Pet Pantry. The […]
COA Announces Service Schedule for Week of Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day (May 25), City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed Monday (May 25). The COA service schedule for the week of Memorial Day: The schedule […]
A Call for Artists: The Fitness Court
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is issuing a call for artists. PARD is partnering with the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to install a Fitness Court […]
Johnson Announces Retirement from APD After Nearly Four Decades of Service
When Jimmy Johnson walked into the Amarillo Police Department in 1988, it wasn’t with rank, title, or fanfare – just a job as a jailer and a willingness to serve. […]
Traffic Pattern Changes on S.W. 45th Ave. as Street Maintenance Project Continues
Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave. will be temporarily adjusted beginning Wednesday (April 8) as part of a continuing City of Amarillo street maintenance project. The eastbound lanes will be closed and traffic shifted to the north in two-lane traffic.The traffic control will be in place between South Soncy Road and South Coulter Street. This […]
Free Pet Vaccine Clinic for Amarillo Pet Owners Set for Saturday
The City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is partnering with the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine and several local/national partners to facilitate a community-wide free […]
Temporary Changes to Traffic Pattern on S.W. 45th Ave.
Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave. will be temporarily adjusted beginning Saturday (April 4) as part of a City of Amarillo street maintenance project. The westbound lanes will be closed […]