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Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave. will be temporarily adjusted beginning Wednesday (April 8) as part of a continuing 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 South Soncy Road and South Coulter Street. This change to the traffic pattern will last seven days. 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.

The City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is partnering with the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine and several local/national partners to facilitate a community-wide free pet vaccine clinic. The clinic is Saturday (April 11) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Santa Fe Depot, 401 S. Grant St. No registration is required. The clinic is first-come, first-served and available while supplies last. “Every pet deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life,” said AAMW Outreach Manager Kali Dennis. “By reducing barriers to care, we can support pet owners in giving their animals the protection they need and deserve. “We are grateful to our event sponsors for their support in covering the cost of vaccines and microchips, and to our community partners for their collaboration and volunteer efforts that help make these free services possible.” Available vaccines: Rabies (dogs/cats); DAPP (dogs); HCP (cats) and microchips (dogs/cats). The clinic is open to Amarillo residents only. Dogs must be on a leash, and cats must be in a carrier. The free clinic is made possible thanks to partners which helped fund and support the event: National nonprofit organization Petco Love, Central Bark Amarillo, Street Toyota, Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Bissell Pet Foundation and the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation. For more information, contact AAMW at (806) 378-9032 or by email at animals@amarillo.gov

Traffic patterns on S.W. 45th Ave. will be temporarily adjusted beginning Saturday (April 4) as part of a City of Amarillo street maintenance project. The westbound lanes will be closed and traffic shifted to the south in two-lane traffic. The traffic control will be located between South Western Street and Interstate 27. This change to the traffic pattern will last through the following 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.

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.