Thompson Park Playground Officially Debuts Friday
A unique collaboration between City of Amarillo (COA) departments has resulted in an even more unique playground for the entire Amarillo community. Thanks to grant money from the COA Community […]
Pirates of the Park to Fly High October 25
For the first time in more than a decade, hot air balloons will fill the Amarillo sky as the City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department (along with Pirates of […]
Fired Up: Groundbreaking Event Set for New Fire Station
The City of Amarillo will welcome the beginning of its newest fire station – Fire Station 14 – with a groundbreaking event scheduled for Tuesday (October 14) at 11 a.m. […]
Sewer Main Project Temporarily Closes Portion of S.E. Fourth Ave.
A sanitary sewer main project is closing a portion of S.E. Fourth Ave. between South Polk Street and South Taylor Street. The project is underway, extending the sewer line from […]
A Perfect Fit: Flynn Finds a Home
After 115 days at the City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW), Flynn, a three-year-old German Shepherd/Husky mix, found a new home thanks to his respect for Molly […]
Georgia Street Reconstruction Project to Temporarily Change Traffic Patterns
Traffic patterns on Georgia Street will be temporarily adjusted beginning Wednesday (October 8) as part of the ongoing Georgia Street Reconstruction Project (GSRP). The southbound lanes of Georgia Street at […]
Hartman Wins Prestigious Beelee Goodwin Public Administrator Award
City of Amarillo Special Advisor Floyd Hartman was presented with the prestigious Beelee Goodwin Public Administrator Award during the 2025 Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) Annual Meeting last week at […]
Chip or Treat: AAMW Offering Free Pet Microchipping on Saturdays/Mondays in October
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is offering free pet microchipping every Saturday and Monday in October – its “Chip or Treat” campaign. “A microchip is […]
City of Amarillo Retires Deceased Animal Depository
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is closing the shelter’s deceased animal depository box, a move supported by the AAMW Advisory Board as part of the department’s long-term strategic plan. The change follows a […]
North Heights Water Main Replacement Project Begins Next Phase Monday
The North Heights Water Main Replacement Project (NHWMRP)continues Monday (September 29) with the next phase of three alleyways. Two alleyways are located between N.W. 13th Ave. and N.W. 14th Ave. and between N.W. 16thAve. and N.W. 17th Ave. extending […]