S.W. 45th Ave. Traffic Pattern to Temporarily Change Beginning Wednesday for Street Maintenance Project
Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave will temporarily change beginning Wednesday (March 18) as part of a street maintenance project. The westbound lanes of S.W. 45th Ave will be closed between S. Georgia Street to the I-27 Highway. All traffic will be shifted to the south in two-lane traffic. The temporary closure will allow for the milling of the existing surface and the placement […]
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 quickly became a community favorite upon arriving in Amarillo in 2006. In addition to her stature as queen of the jungle, Sarai endeared herself to […]
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 recognizes that the Ten Commandments, as found in the Bible, as an important component of the legal and historical foundation of the laws and legal […]
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 partnership to enhance and modernize the zoo while preserving it as a city-owned public asset. The city retains ownership of the zoo, the land, and […]
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, 623 S. Johnson. No vote will be taken during the workshop. The workshop is open to the public and will be livestreamed at: www.youtube.com/user/CityofAmarillo To see […]
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 Pool and Southeast Pool will temporarily close pending the completion of an engineering and feasibility study to address safety concerns, increasing maintenance costs and the […]
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 the artwork of students, has returned. Through the years, Every Drop Counts has featured the creativity of students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a […]
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 Welfare Department (AAMW.) AAMW Director Victoria Medley had good news not only for the members of city council Tuesday during their regular meeting, but also […]
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 Harmony Street. Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Holiday Drive, and westbound traffic will be detoured southbound at Harmony Street. The temporary closure will allow […]
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 start date is early April. “Following a competitive and thorough search that included a wide array of exceptional candidates, we are pleased to announce Lola […]