On the Road to Safety: Open Houses Set for Safe Streets for All Projects – Five Amarillo Schools Included in Project
With a goal of improving safety for all who move around Amarillo no matter their mode of travel, the City of Amarillo (COA) is near the culmination of the Safe Streets and Roads for All planning process with a pair of open houses Thursday. The open houses feature 16 proposed projects, including the Safer Streets […]
City of Amarillo Transfer Station Temporarily Closed Due to Water Line Rupture
The City of Amarillo (COA) Solid Waste Transfer Station is temporarily closed today due to a water line rupture caused by subzero temperatures. City facilities crews are working diligently to repair the damage. Sustained low temperatures may extend repair timelines. The Solid Waste Transfer Station is a central facility for city trash collection trucks to deposit waste for temporary storage. This process allows trucks to […]
City of Amarillo Transfer Station Temporarily Closed Due to Water Line Rupture
The City of Amarillo (COA) Solid Waste Transfer Station is temporarily closed today due to a water line rupture caused by subzero temperatures. City facilities crews are working diligently to repair the damage. Sustained low temperatures may extend repair timelines. The Solid Waste Transfer Station is a central facility for city trash collection trucks to […]
Apply Now for Spot on City Council Ballot
Want to run for Amarillo City Council? The time is now as Amarillo residents interested in serving their city can file an application for a place on the general election ballot through February 14. Candidate packets are available at the city secretary’s office in Room 303 of City Hall, 601 S. Buchanan. The packet includes […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for MLK Jr. Day
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Monday (January 20). The COA service schedule for MLK Jr. Day: 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 […]
City of Amarillo Facilities Closed for January 10
AMARILLO – Due to the ongoing inclement weather in the surrounding area, City of Amarillo facilities will be closed Friday, January 10. Essential services such as fire/police and street/road crews will remain in operation. Sanding operations will include overpasses, arterial intersections and downtown streets identified in the Snow and Ice Control Plan. For information on […]
City Facilites to Close at Noon Today
Due to the ongoing snow event, all city facilities will close at noon today (Thursday). Essential services such as fire/police and street/road crews will remain in operation. Sanding operations will include overpasses, arterial intersections and downtown streets identified in the Snow and Ice Control Plan. For information on City of Amarillo weather readiness, go to: […]
BIG Program: Old Tascosa Brewing Company
Matt and Amy Welch, owners of Old Tascosa Brewing Company, wanted a sign that would reflect the history of their unique brewery and the spirit of Route 66, while also capturing the attention of customers passing by arguably the most famous roadway in America. Thanks to the City of Amarillo (COA) Business Improvement Grant Program […]
Road Temporarily Closed for Repairs Due to Water Main Break
A portion of S.E. Third Ave. between Grand Street and Eastern Street will be briefly closed for a repair project due to a water main break. The water break main occurred Thursday and is being repaired. No customers are without water service. The water main break has required repairs to a portion of the roadway […]
Health Advisory: Avian and Seasonal Influenza Update
A small number of sick wild geese in the area have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza A. To minimize the risk of exposure, residents are advised to avoid handling dead, sick, or injured birds. If such birds are observed, contact Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare at 806-378-9032 for assistance. Although human transmission of […]