Fired Up: Groundbreaking Event Set for New Fire Station
The City of Amarillo will welcome the beginning of its newest fire station – Fire Station 14 – with a groundbreaking event scheduled for Tuesday (October 14) at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. The new $7.3 million station, approved by city council in July, will be located in northwest Amarillo at 810 Quail Creek […]
Sewer Main Project Temporarily Closes Portion of S.E. Fourth Ave.
A sanitary sewer main project is closing a portion of S.E. Fourth Ave. between South Polk Street and South Taylor Street. The project is underway, extending the sewer line from S.E. Fourth Ave. north into the alleyway in the public right-of-way and tying into existing infrastructure. The contractor will install new eight-inch sewer pipe and […]
A Perfect Fit: Flynn Finds a Home
After 115 days at the City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW), Flynn, a three-year-old German Shepherd/Husky mix, found a new home thanks to his respect for Molly the Chihuahua. Rachel Melius had her eye on Flynn, periodically checking the animals available for adoption on the AAMW website. “Flynn caught my eye. He […]
Georgia Street Reconstruction Project to Temporarily Change Traffic Patterns
Traffic patterns on Georgia Street will be temporarily adjusted beginning Wednesday (October 8) as part of the ongoing Georgia Street Reconstruction Project (GSRP). The southbound lanes of Georgia Street at Stardust Lane will be closed. Southbound traffic will be temporarily rerouted into one of the northbound lanes, which will operate as a southbound lane for […]
Hartman Wins Prestigious Beelee Goodwin Public Administrator Award
City of Amarillo Special Advisor Floyd Hartman was presented with the prestigious Beelee Goodwin Public Administrator Award during the 2025 Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) Annual Meeting last week at the historic Santa Fe Building Auditorium. Hartman has 30 years of service and experience in local government, including 20 years with the City of Amarillo […]
Chip or Treat: AAMW Offering Free Pet Microchipping on Saturdays/Mondays in October
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is offering free pet microchipping every Saturday and Monday in October – its “Chip or Treat” campaign. “A microchip is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lost pet finds its way home,” said AAMW Outreach Manager Katrena Volden. “This quick process can […]
City of Amarillo Retires Deceased Animal Depository
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is closing the shelter’s deceased animal depository box, a move supported by the AAMW Advisory Board as part of the department’s long-term strategic plan. The change follows a review of municipal best practices and is intended to improve safety, animal welfare and operational efficiency. “Closing the depository allows us to focus more fully […]
North Heights Water Main Replacement Project Begins Next Phase Monday
The North Heights Water Main Replacement Project (NHWMRP)continues Monday (September 29) with the next phase of three alleyways. Two alleyways are located between N.W. 13th Ave. and N.W. 14th Ave. and between N.W. 16thAve. and N.W. 17th Ave. extending from North Travis Street to North Ong Street. The additional alleyway is located between N.W. 19th Ave. and N.W. 20th Ave. and extends from North Fannin Street to North Travis […]
COA Snapshot: The Perfect Spot to Volunteer – APEV
COA Snapshot is a Monthly Feature on COA Employees/Officials When Walt and Marla Davis were looking for a volunteer opportunity that not only helped the community but also fit their unique schedule, they found one near and dear to their hearts. “We had been looking around and finally there was something that jumped out at […]
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at RHAIA from October 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The […]