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 […]
City Council Sets Planning Workshop for 2026/2027 Budget
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a pre-budget planning workshop for the 2026/2027 budget for Tuesday (March 10). The workshop begins at 9 a.m. in council chambers, Room 3400 at City Hall, […]
Studying the Future of Southwest Pool, Southeast Pool
Bid Process Open for Structural Assessment and Aquatic Market Viability Study Following the direction of the City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Board and the Amarillo City Council, Southwest […]
Every Drop Counts Calendar Contest is Back
It has become an Amarillo tradition – and it is back. The City of Amarillo’s Every Drop Counts Calendar Contest, which illustrates the importance of water and water conservation through […]
AAMW Shows Progress in Key Areas
More animals in Amarillo, primarily dogs and cats, are returning home to their owners or finding new homes thanks to efforts led by the City of Amarillo Animal Management and […]
Ridgecrest Development Project to Temporarily Impact Traffic
Traffic patterns on Fulton Drive will be temporarily adjusted today as part of the new addition to the Ridgecrest development. Fulton Drive will be temporarily closed between Holiday Drive and […]
COA Names New Chief Financial Officer
The City of Amarillo (COA) has named Omolola (“Lola”) Ogunremi as chief financial officer (CFO). Ogunremi was announced Tuesday as CFO during the regular meeting of city council. Her tentative […]
Repairs Underway for Unauthorized Discharge of Treated Wastewater
Repairs are underway related to an unauthorized discharge of 100,000 gallons of treated wastewater. The discharge is in a non-residential area approximately one-half mile south of the Harrington Power Generation […]