COA to Debut New Utility Billing System Tuesday
The City of Amarillo (COA) will offer residents a new and improved way to manage and pay their utility bills with the debut of a new Utility Billing System beginning […]
COA Participating in Joint Hazmat Training Exercise
The City of Amarillo (COA) Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in collaboration with local first responders, is conducting joint hazardous materials (Hazmat) and law enforcement exercises this week with the 6th (TX) Civil Support Team. The exercises are […]
Railroad Bridge Inspection Complete
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed a recent inspection and engineering evaluation of the bridge over the BNSF Railroad at 34th Ave. and will be installing updated load-limit […]
COA Street Maintenance Projects Set for this Week
March 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026 The City of Amarillo has scheduled street maintenance projects for this week that will impact traffic patterns. The projects: The temporary traffic adjustment […]
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 […]