COA Announces Service Schedule for Week of Good Friday
In observance of Good Friday, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed Friday (April 3). The COA service schedule for the week of Good Friday: 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 Dave […]
City Council Sets Special Meeting for Friday
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. Friday(March 27) to consider the filing of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Council will review and consider receipt of the report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The meeting will be held in council chambers at city hall, Room 3400. To see the meeting […]
COA to Debut New Utility Billing System Tuesday
The City of Amarillo (COA) will offer residents a new and improved way to manage and pay their utility bills with the debut of a new Utility Billing System beginning Tuesday (March 31). The upgrade will feature a more modern, user-friendly online experience for customers, including detailed water usage data, flexible payment options and scheduling, enhanced […]
COA Participating in Joint Hazmat Training Exercise
The City of Amarillo (COA) Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in collaboration with local first responders, is conducting joint hazardous materials (Hazmat) and law enforcement exercises this week with the 6th (TX) Civil Support Team. The exercises are designed to strengthen partnerships between local, state and federal agencies, enhancing collective ability to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials that may exceed local capabilities. Exercise activities will […]
Railroad Bridge Inspection Complete
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed a recent inspection and engineering evaluation of the bridge over the BNSF Railroad at 34th Ave. and will be installing updated load-limit signage at the structure. The updated posting will establish a maximum gross vehicle weight of 18,000 pounds and a 7,000-pound axle or tandem axle limit. […]
COA Street Maintenance Projects Set for this Week
March 23, 2026 – March 27, 2026 The City of Amarillo has scheduled street maintenance projects for this week that will impact traffic patterns. The projects: The temporary traffic adjustment for both projects is intended to safely route vehicles around the construction zone while minimizing public disruption. Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted signage […]
COA Adopts Flexible Strategy for Prairie Dog Population Management
In response to community concerns, the City of Amarillo (COA) is implementing a flexible plan to address the overpopulation of prairie dogs at John Stiff Memorial Park (JSMP). The plan includes a partnership with the Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WWWRC). In recent years, the prairie dog colony has grown to an unmanageable level, affecting […]
COA Launches Mobile App for ACT-Connect Paratransit Riders
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) will launch a new mobile application on March 30 to help ACT-Connect paratransit riders more easily schedule and manage trips. The Spare mobile app will provide eligible riders with a convenient way to schedule rides, view upcoming trips, receive real-time updates and manage or cancel trips directly from their smartphone. ACT-Connect is ACT’s paratransit service for individuals whose […]
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 […]