Repairs Underway for Unauthorized Discharge of Treated Wastewater
Repairs are underway related to an unauthorized discharge of 500,000 gallons of treated wastewater. The discharge is in a non-residential area approximately one-quarter mile south of the Harrington Power Generation facility and one-half mile west of Lakeside Drive. No public or private drinking water sources have been identified within one-half mile of the spill location. […]
PARD and Partners Provide Free Fitness for Amarillo
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® and digital wellness programming to Amarillo. The Fitness Court®, located at John Ward Memorial Park, will open August 20 at 10:00 a.m. […]
City Council Sets Budget Workshop Schedule
Amarillo City Council has set a schedule for a budget workshop for fiscal year 2026/2027. The workshop will be held in council chambers in Room 3400 of city hall, 623 S. Johnson St. The schedule is: Council members and city staff will discuss and review the proposed City of Amarillo (COA) budget. The workshop is […]
August is Clear the Shelters Month at AAMW
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare (AAMW) Department is hosting its annual monthlong adoption campaign – Clear the Shelters – in August. Clear the Shelters has a goal of 300 adoptions in August. AAMW is hoping to achieve this goal with 50 percent off adoption fees for all adult animals through August 29. […]
COA Announces New Operating Hours for City Landfill
The City of Amarillo (COA) is announcing new public operating hours for the COA Landfill that will take effect August 17. Beginning August 17, the landfill will be open to the public Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To allow adequate time for unloading and safe closure procedures, the last load will be […]
Amarillo Area LOSS Team Helps Suicide Loss Survivors Breathe, Heal and Live
Sheri Friemel turned the worst day of her life into an opportunity to help others going through the worst day of their lives. And she is not the only one. Friemel is the Amarillo Area LOSS Team (AALT) Program Manager for the Amarillo Public Health Department. Friemel has experienced one of the worst tragedies – the loss of […]
City Council Sets Work Session for Thursday
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a public work session for Thursday in council chambers, Room 3400 at City Hall. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. and will be a facilitated workshop for council and senior staff to discuss and develop the city’s strategic goals, priorities, and desired direction. No votes will be taken during the […]
Amarillo Area LOSS Team Hosts Breathe-Heal-Live
The Amarillo Area LOSS Team, a local outreach and postvention program for family members, friends and loved ones of individuals who have died by suicide, is hosting a special event – Breathe-Heal-Live: A Day for Suicide Loss Survivors. The event is scheduled for September 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Amarillo Botanical Gardens, […]
COA Addresses Mowing Issues in City Parks
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the City of Amarillo (COA) is addressing mowing issues in city parks with an immediate response to maintain city property and in the best interests of residents who enjoy the parks. “The city recognizes that the condition of some parks, including the mowing of grass areas in the […]
COA Assistant City Manager/Chief Technology Officer Gagnon Resigns
The City of Amarillo (COA) has announced the resignation of Assistant City Manager and Chief Technology Officer Rich Gagnon, effective July 22. Gagnon has held several management positions with the city since 2016, including director of information technology, managing director and chief information officer. “Over the past decade, Rich Gagnon has played a vital role […]