COA Announces Veterans Day Service Schedule
In recognition of Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 11) the City of Amarillo (COA) will implement the following holiday service schedule: Residential Collection: Tuesday routes will be serviced on Wednesday (November 12). Commercial Collection: All routes will be serviced on Monday (November 10) and Wednesday (November 12). Curbside Collection: No curbside collection service will be available […]
COA Snapshot: Lost and Found
Steven Mosher’s day began as any normal day at the Amarillo Civic Center – bright and early around 7 a.m. It was the morning of October 14, and Mosher, a Building Attendant II at the Amarillo Civic Center (ACC), was preparing the U.S. flag to fly high in front of the ACC when he noticed […]
BIG Program Comes Back Bigger
The City of Amarillo Business Improvement Grant program (BIG) returns Monday (November 3) with a larger footprint that includes a piece of Amarillo history – Route 66. The BIG program provides financial assistance and professional guidance for business owners and property tenants seeking to enhance the exterior appearance of their buildings. Participants have the opportunity […]
AAMW Hosting Howl-O-Ween Enrichment and Treat Walk
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is hosting a special holiday event helping shelter cats and dogs (and the public) celebrate Halloween in style. AAMW’s Howl-O-Ween Enrichment and Treat Walk is set for Friday (October 31) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the AAMW shelter, 3501 S. Osage St. “AAMW […]
Amarillo Cowboy to Call City Hall Home
A figure that depicts the history and tradition of Amarillo will soon call Amarillo City Hall home. Thanks to the generosity of King and Dianne Hill, a sculpted bust titled the “Amarillo Cowboy” will adorn the third floor of city hall. The Hills are donating the statue to the city for permanent display. The official […]
Amarillo Municipal Court Closed Friday for Staff Training
The City of Amarillo Municipal Court will be closed Friday (October 24) for staff training. The Online Citation Payment Portal will be available for defendants to make payments. Payments may also be left in the Amarillo Municipal Court night drop box located at the entrance of the Amarillo Police Department. The COA Municipal Court website […]
Padel Courts to Debut at ANTC
One of the fastest-growing sports in the nation will have a home in Amarillo as Amarillo National Tennis Center (ANTC), in conjunction with the Alex O’Brien Tennis Foundation, officially opens the ANTC Padel Courts with a ribbon cutting event at 11:30 a.m. Sunday (October 19). The public is welcome. Padel is a smaller, fast-paced combination […]
Water Main Break Requires Temporary Closure of SW 34th Avenue
A water main break Wednesday has resulted in the temporary closure of S.W. 34th Ave. between Bowie Street and Hawthorne Street. It is estimated the repair project will be completed next week, depending on weather conditions. Further updates will be released as they become available. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes while the repair […]
Thompson Park Playground Officially Debuts Friday
A unique collaboration between City of Amarillo (COA) departments has resulted in an even more unique playground for the entire Amarillo community. Thanks to grant money from the COA Community Development Department, the COA Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has funded the new Thompson Park Playground, a one-of-a-kind playground designed to welcome children and adults […]
Pirates of the Park to Fly High October 25
For the first time in more than a decade, hot air balloons will fill the Amarillo sky as the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department (along with Pirates of the Canyon) provides “Pirates of the Park.” The unique and free to the public two-part event will feature 25 hot air balloons taking off from […]