COA Posts Water Quality Data
In order to continue to keep the Amarillo community informed regarding water quality, new water quality data for the City of Amarillo (COA) is available online on the COA website. COA is committed to providing the public with timely, relevant and informative water quality data that meets or exceeds all state and federal reporting standards. This data includes stringent water […]
Don’t Toss It – Fix It: Repair Cafe Returns
There is no need to toss that old but cherished lamp that sometimes fails to light up the room. Here’s a bright idea: That lamp may can be repaired to shine again. The City of Amarillo (COA) Repair Cafe is back, providing free repair service for all kinds of items – from lamps to lawnmowers, […]
Answering the Call: First Responders, Emergency & Hospital Personnel Unite In Times of Crisis
In the early morning hours of January 26, a total of 21 calls were made in a matter of minutes to the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center (AECC), which handles all 911 calls within the City of Amarillo. Something was wrong. And Amarillo needed help. “There are many entities and individuals that respond in times of emergency in Amarillo […]
Amarillo Public Health Provides Measles Information: Measles Vaccine is Available at APH
Amarillo Public Health (APH) is helping residents with valuable information and tips regarding the measles virus. As of Wednesday (February 26), there are no reported measles cases in Potter or Randall counties. Cases of measles have been reported in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. “Prevention and preparation against the measles virus are crucial in helping the community,” said APH Director Casie […]
City Announces Mutual Parting Agreement with APD Chief
The City of Amarillo announces that it has mutually agreed to part ways with Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld, who has served as the Chief since May of 2020. Chief Birkenfeld has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21, 2025, after nearly 35 years of service to the Amarillo Police Department. In light of recent events, […]
SS4A: Feedback Wanted for Street Safety
The City of Amarillo (COA) has a goal of reducing fatal severe traffic crashes by 35 percent by 2035. And Amarillo residents can help reach this goal through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Plan (SS4A Plan). The SS4A Plan is the city’s first comprehensive transportation safety action plan. Developed through extensive community input and data-driven analysis, […]
City Council Will Meet Friday in Closed Work Session
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a closed work session at 8 a.m. Friday in council chambers on the third floor of the old city hall building, 601 S. Buchanan St. Participation in a closed session is restricted to council and any pertinent city staff, officer, and/or employee. There will be no opportunity for public comments […]
Residents Can Strengthen Area Transportation with MPO Survey
The Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is providing residents with the opportunity to help improve the Amarillo area’s transportation system. The (MPO) Resilience Improvement Plan Survey is an outlet for residents to provide feedback to strengthen the area’s transportation system, specifically in response to emergencies like extreme weather events. The survey seeks input on how resilient the current transportation system is, possible improvements and how the community stays informed about […]
AAMW Warns Pet Owners of Missing Pet Scams
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is warning Amarillo residents dealing with a missing pet to be aware of scams. Scam artists are using information from social media posts on missing pets to contact pet owners. In some cases, the scam artists are contacting pet owners via text message and claiming […]
Ramp Champs: COA Employees Hammer It Home
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. The City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department recently helped provide funding for project supplies for the Texas Ramp Project (TRP), a nonprofit group dedicated to building wheelchair ramps for the elderly and disabled. However, the funding was just the start. Local TRP leaders Henry and Dinah […]