Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility Temporarily Closed to Waste Haulers
The Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility (HRWTF) is closed to waste haulers effective immediately through Wednesday due to inflow issues from recent rain. HRWTF could be closed to waste haulers Thursday, depending on rainfall. Haulers using the facility have been notified and will be notified if the project requires additional time. The facility will continue to operate as normal for all domestic and industrial wastewater. For […]
AAMW Offers Free Pet Vaccination/Microchip Clinics in May
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is offering free pet vaccination/microchip clinics for dogs and cats the first three Mondays in May. The clinics begin Monday (May 5) and are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AAMW shelter, 3501 S. Osage St. The schedule is: The clinic will include the DHPP vaccination for dogs […]
Election Day is Saturday – Results Available Online
The City of Amarillo (COA) will be providing online voting totals for the five place positions on city council on Saturday – Election Day (May 3.) On the evening of Election Day (polls close at 7 p.m.), COA will post current election results throughout the evening, beginning with early voting results after polls close. COA […]
Amarillo Golf: The Best in Texas – Again
Golfers in Amarillo have it good – actually better than golfers anywhere in the state of Texas. The Dallas Morning News recently released its latest rankings of golf courses across Texas. Courses in the City of Amarillo (COA) dominate the field – again. In the category of Top 25 Economy Courses – $69 and Under, […]
Emergency Water Main Repair to Require Temporary Closure of Bell Street
The City of Amarillo will be conducting emergency repairs on a water main along Bell Street beginning Wednesday evening. To ensure the safety of workers and residents and to allow uninterrupted access to the repair site, multiple southbound lanes located along Bell Street will be temporarily closed. Repairs will begin at 8 p.m. and are […]
What a Day for Doggy Day Out
So a dog walks into a Starbucks … No, this is not the beginning of a corny joke but rather a theme for “Doggy Day Out” – a new and unique opportunity for residents and shelter dogs at Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW). Doggie Day Out is a volunteer program that allows residents to take a […]
A Historic Day for Health Care: Women’s Health Clinic to Open Monday
Monday will be a historic day for health care as the City of Amarillo will open its Women’s Health Clinic at Amarillo Public Health (APH), 850 Martin Road. “Amarillo Public Health is extremely grateful for our city council who recognized the need for improved health care for women not only in Amarillo, but for the […]
Thousands of Reasons to Recognize Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
In 2024, animal control officers with the City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) responded to 16,730 calls for service from Amarillo residents. In terms of basic math, this equates to more than 45 calls a day in the span of a year to AAMW officers – ranging from stray dogs to wild animals to animal welfare checks. All the […]
Early Voting Begins Tuesday for May 3 Election
Early voting for the May 3 election begins Tuesday (April 22) and runs through April 29. Election Day is May 3. For voting information in Potter County go to: www.pottercountytexasvotes.gov/early-voting-locations For voting information in Randall County go to: www.randallcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3810/Early-Voting-Schedule?bidId= For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or […]
City of Amarillo Confirms Second Local Case of Measles
The City of Amarillo has confirmed the second case of measles in a resident of Potter and Randall Counties. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to severe, life-threatening illness, particularly among individuals who are not vaccinated. The most effective protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles […]