City Council Sets Special Meeting to Discuss AEDC Board Vacancy
The Amarillo City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, in Council Chamber Room 3400 at City Hall, 623 S. Johnson Street, to consider the vacancy on the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board. The meeting will include discussion and appointment to the vacant position. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the City’s website at www.amarillo.gov/view-city-council-meetings and on the City’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/CityofAmarillo.
COA Announces Budget Workshop Schedule
Budget workshops for Amarillo City Council for fiscal year 2025/2026 have been scheduled. All workshops will be held in council chambers in Room 3400 of city hall, 623 S. Johnson St. Council members and city staff will discuss and review the proposed City of Amarillo (COA) budget. No votes will be taken during budget workshops. Workshops are open to the public and will be live streamed via the COA website at www.amarillo.gov/view-city-council-meetings/ and via the COA YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/CityofAmarillo The schedule:
Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Project to Begin August 14 at RHAIA
Travelers and visitors to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will notice a new construction project beginning August 14. City council approved a lease agreement Tuesday with International Aerospace Coatings (IAC). The agreement includes construction of a wide-body aircraft paint hangar and additional storage building. The construction project will be separated from active air operations areas with a temporary construction fence. The construction project will include the removal of the Remain Over Night (RON) ramp markings (R4 and R5) which are closest to the construction project. Please see the included image for the work zone, locations of the new facilities, equipment staging area and the construction haul route. The tentative completion date for the construction project is June 22 of 2026. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.
AAMW Kicks Off Clear the Shelters Campaign in August
The City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is partnering with NBC and Telemundo in the national Clear the Shelters campaign, a nationwide initiative designed to promote pet adoption and support local animal shelters. The campaign begins Friday (August 1) and runs through the month. On a national level, the campaign helped more than 160,000 animals across the country findhomes. “Together with communities nationwide, we’re clearing the shelters and filling hearts. Every adoption is a second chance and a shared success story,” said AAMW Outreach Coordinator Katrena Volden. “Clear the Shelters is a national movement, but here in Amarillo, it’s a celebration of compassion. Every adoption at AAMW helps build a stronger, kinder community.” To support the effort locally, AAMW will waive adoption fees in August. Every adoption includes spay/neuter services, vaccinations, and microchipping – ensuring new pet owners take home a healthy, ready-to-love companion. For more information about adoptable pets, including photos, breeds and ages, visit the AAMW adoption portal at httamw.amarillo.gov/adoption-and-resources/adoption-list Also for more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
AHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Lottery Enrollment Begins August 6th
The Amarillo Housing Authority (AHA) will open pre-application enrollment for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Waitlist Lottery beginning at 9 a.m. on August 6. The HCV Program (previously known as Section 8) provides rental assistance for low-income individuals and families. All applicants have an equal opportunity for selection in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. Selection will also reflect the application of local preferences as outlined in the AHA Administrative Plan. Pre-applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY at: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/hcvcityofamarillotx/Participant AHA will maintain an open waitlist, allowing individuals and families to complete a pre-application any time following the opening of the pre-enrollment period. Only one pre-application per family will be accepted. Submission of a pre-application does not guarantee placement. Paper applications will not be distributed or accepted. Households needing assistance with the online pre-application process may contact the City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development office at 806-378-3098 or attend a help session at the Community Development office at 808 S. Buchanan St. Help sessions will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Households must login to their application portal to check their waitlist status. Qualified applicants not selected following the initial lottery will remain on the waitlist. Applicants who are denied due to ineligibility may resubmit a pre-application if the household status changes. Applications chosen during the lottery will be randomly assigned applicant ID numbers and ranked using the following local preferences: Applicants will be required to provide documentation for any preference applied. Individuals with a disability can request a reasonable accommodation to participate. To request a reasonable accommodation or for more information, please contact the COA Community Development Department at (806) 378-3098.