Celebrate National Pet Day in Style
What better way to celebrate National Pet Day than by adopting a pet? The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is getting in the spirit by waiving all pet adoption fees on Friday (April 11). Pet adoption fees are $35 for dogs and $5 for cats, which covers spaying/neutering, age-appropriate vaccines and a microchip for identification. […]
Former City Hall Finds New Purpose: Extreme Weather Shelter Facility Helps More than 140 People
The building that long served as the home of city government in Amarillo has found a new purpose: A temporary shelter for the most vulnerable in Amarillo during times of bad weather. For the second time since March, the City of Amarillo (COA) transformed the former city hall building into an Extreme Weather Shelter Facility. More than 140 people and15 dogs stayed at […]
PARD Hosting Tree Giveaway Friday
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is hosting a tree giveaway on Friday at noon at Rick Klein Sports Complex, 3901 S. Grand St. The event is in celebration of National Arbor Day, typically held the fourth Friday in April. At least 800 trees (Kentucky coffetrees and Scotch pines) will be […]
COA Snapshot: The Art of Fighting Graffiti
Every once in a while, Rhonda Perry will come across graffiti at a city park that is original and unique – something other than the standard obscenities or indistinguishable images. “There are times I see graffiti and think – you know what – this took some talent,” Perry said. “The person who did this – […]
City of Amarillo Confirms First Local Case of Measles
The City of Amarillo has confirmed the first case of measles in a resident of Potter and Randall Counties. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to severe, life-threatening illness, particularly among individuals who are not vaccinated. The most effective protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles […]
S.E. Third Avenue Closed to Traffic Beginning Tuesday
As part of the Grant Street Storm Sewer Phase I Project, S.E. Third Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Johnson Street and Arthur Streetbeginning Tuesday (April 8). Through traffic will be detoured for six weeks to S.E. 10th Ave. at Johnson Street and Arthur Street. The project will redirect and provide additional capacity for storm water runoff in the vicinity of S.E. Seventh Ave. and Grant Street, which currently impacts the 10th Ave. railroad underpass storm sewer during significant rain events. […]
UPDATED: Water Main Break Temporarily Impacts Service
Updated as of 4/4/2025 at 4:45 PM: The water main break south of Loop 335 has been isolated with no customers being without water. As inclement weather is anticipated, crew safety will be prioritized, and the repair may be discontinued after 8:00 PM on Friday. As no customers are currently without service, repair work will […]
Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility Closed to Waste Haulers Until Monday
The Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility (HRWTF) is closed to waste haulers until Monday (April 7) due to inflow issues and expected inclement weather this weekend. It is estimated the inflow issues will be resolved by Monday. Haulers using the facilityhave been notified and will be notified if the project requires additional time. The facility will continue to operate as normal for all […]
COA Environmental Health Department Improving Digital Services
Online Availability to be Temporarily Impacted The City of Amarillo (COA) Environmental Health Department is upgrading its software system for public online services, including applications, renewals and inspections. The upgrade to the software system will require a temporary pause for public online services. The timeline is as follows: “This software upgrade will require a temporary […]
Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson Appointed as Interim Chief of Police for Amarillo
The City of Amarillo has formally appointed Assistant Chief Jimmy Johnson as Interim Chief of Police, ensuring steady leadership for the Amarillo Police Department (APD) while the City conducts a national search for the next permanent Chief of Police. “With Assistant Chief Johnson’s extensive experience, deep-rooted commitment to our community, and strong leadership skills, we […]