COA Adopts Flexible Strategy for Prairie Dog Population Management
In response to community concerns, the City of Amarillo (COA) is implementing a flexible plan to address the overpopulation of prairie dogs at John Stiff Memorial Park (JSMP). The plan […]
COA Launches Mobile App for ACT-Connect Paratransit Riders
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) will launch a new mobile application on March 30 to help ACT-Connect paratransit riders more easily schedule and manage trips. The Spare mobile app will provide eligible riders with a convenient […]
S.W. 45th Ave. Traffic Pattern to Temporarily Change Beginning Wednesday for Street Maintenance Project
Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave will temporarily change beginning Wednesday (March 18) as part of a street maintenance project. The westbound lanes of S.W. 45th Ave will be closed between S. Georgia Street to the I-27 […]
Sarai, Beloved Amarillo Zoo Lioness, Dies of Natural Causes at 20
For the past two decades, visitors of the Amarillo Zoo have been thrilled to meet one of the more iconic residents in zoo history – Sarai, a female African lion who […]
Council Approves Resolution Regarding Ten Commandments Monument
Amarillo City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the acceptance of donations for the construction and placement of a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of City Hall. The resolution […]
Council Approves Zoo Lease Agreement
Amarillo City Council approved Tuesday a lease agreement for the Amarillo Zoo between the city and the non-profit entity Amarillo Zoo & Sanctuary, Inc. (AZS). The agreement establishes a long-term […]
City Council Sets Planning Workshop for 2026/2027 Budget
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a pre-budget planning workshop for the 2026/2027 budget for Tuesday (March 10). The workshop begins at 9 a.m. in council chambers, Room 3400 at City Hall, […]
Studying the Future of Southwest Pool, Southeast Pool
Bid Process Open for Structural Assessment and Aquatic Market Viability Study Following the direction of the City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Board and the Amarillo City Council, Southwest […]
Every Drop Counts Calendar Contest is Back
It has become an Amarillo tradition – and it is back. The City of Amarillo’s Every Drop Counts Calendar Contest, which illustrates the importance of water and water conservation through […]
AAMW Shows Progress in Key Areas
More animals in Amarillo, primarily dogs and cats, are returning home to their owners or finding new homes thanks to efforts led by the City of Amarillo Animal Management and […]