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The City of Amarillo (COA) Environmental Health Department is providing residents with a way to report possible public health concerns with the launch of a Foodborne Illness Complaint Portal. The portal allows residents to provide confidential information to the COA Environmental Health Department regarding possible foodborne illnesses from publicestablishments. “The City of Amarillo Environmental Health team is committed to public health,” said COA Director of Environmental Health Anthony Spanel. “This new online portal makes it easier than ever to report a potential foodborne illness quickly and conveniently.” The online portal can be reached at: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/aaphd/forms/food-borne-illness All information submitted through the portal is confidential and will not be made public. For more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

The City of Amarillo (COA) is complying with a statewide directive from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) requiring the removal of non-compliant crosswalk/pavement markings. The directive applies to crosswalk markings that do not meet standards outlined in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). TxDOT has determined that certain markings do not meet current requirements for traffic control devices. “The City of Amarillo is committed to maintaining a safe and consistent transportation system,” said COA Assistant City Manager Donny Hooper. “We will comply with TxDOT requirements and work to minimize disruption to the public.” The directive follows a statewide order issued October 8, 2025, requiring local jurisdictions to ensure roadway markings comply with state and federal standards. Failure to comply may result in the loss of state and federal transportation funding.  COA will begin addressing identified crosswalks beginning Saturday (March 28). The following crosswalks will have decorative pavement markings removed and replaced with compliant markings:  The following crosswalks do not meet TMUTCD placement standards and will be removed:  For more information, contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.

Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave. will be temporarily adjusted beginning Monday (March 30) as part of a City of Amarillo street maintenance project. The eastbound lanes will be closed and traffic shifted to the north in two-lane traffic.The traffic control will be in place between S. Western Street and Interstate 27. This change to the traffic pattern will last through the week. The temporary closure is to allow for the milling of the existing surface and the placement of a new roadway surface of asphalt. The temporary traffic adjustment is intended to safely route vehicles around the construction zone while minimizing public disruption. Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted signage and exercise caution when traveling through the area. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

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 Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

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 agenda, go to: https://amarillotx.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3058/files/agenda/7238 The meeting will be livestreamed on the City of Amarillo YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/CityofAmarillo