COA Snapshot: Keep on Truckin’ for Pothole Repair
With the precision of a surgeon (or maybe an expert video gamer), Paul Lundegreen and Emilio Aguilera are improving city streets – in record time. Lundegreen and Aguilera are two members of the City of Amarillo (COA) Street Department trained and skilled in operating one of the three new DuraPatcher Pothole Repair trucks, which are helping revolutionize […]
Georgia Street Reconstruction Project Continues
The Georgia Street Reconstruction Project continues with a change in traffic patterns effective Thursday. The project, which began earlier this month, will include closure of the northbound lane of Georgia Street at South Loop 335 with a detour via Western Street and Farmers Avenue. The anticipated duration of the closure and detour will be approximately […]
COA PARD and Outdoor Amarillo Bring Back Independence Day+1 Event
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), in collaboration with Outdoor Amarillo, is announcing the return of the Independence Day +1 Fireworks and Drone Show. Independence Day +1 is free. Outdoor Amarillo is a non-profit organization partnering with PARD to promote outdoor recreation and community engagement. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. July 5 at John Stiff Memorial Park […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Juneteenth
In recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Thursday (June 19). The COA service schedule for the week of Juneteenth: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email […]
34 and Counting: COA Earns Budget Award for 34th Straight Year
For the 34th straight year, the City of Amarillo (COA) has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year 2024-2025 COA budget. The award represents a significant achievement. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order […]
Talent Pool: Harrison Earns Elite Certification
Madison Harrison has reached an elite level in her profession with the City of Amarillo (COA). Think of it as similar to a black belt in the world of karate. Or (not to be too nerdy) think of it as being a Jedi Master in the world of “Star Wars.” “I guess that might be […]
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 July 8-11 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The […]
Georgia Street Project to Temporarily Impact Traffic Patterns
A road project on Georgia Street will require a temporary change in traffic patterns beginning Monday (June 2). The project will include work on underground utilities and new paving and will take an estimated six months for completion, depending on weather conditions. The project will extend from Burk Lane to Loop 335. The project will include temporary […]
AMBUCS Inclusive Playground at John Ward Memorial Park to Close Temporarily for Resurfacing Project
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) will temporarily close the AMBUCS inclusive playground at John Ward Memorial Park beginning Monday (June 2). The playground is one of the most popular playgrounds in Amarillo with significant foot traffic and use. This will be the third resurfacing project for the playground since opening nine years ago. The resurfacing project is […]
COA Snapshot: Talking Trash in Amarillo
When considering a career, Victoria Carrillo wanted a job that would always be there no matter economic conditions or changes in technology. As it turned out, Carrillo needed to look no further than the nearest wastebasket. Carrillo is the City of Amarillo (COA) assistant superintendent for Solid Waste Disposal, a position she has held for […]