COA to Consider Renaming Facility in Honor of John Ward
Following the direction of city council, the City of Amarillo (COA) is considering a proposal to honor the late John Ward, a former city manager from 1983 to 2005 who died in March at 70. Council has discussed in previous council meetings the proposal, which includes renaming either Medical Center Park or the Comanche Trail […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: COA Announces Holiday Service Schedule
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo (COA) has released a holiday schedule for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day. COA wishes the Amarillo community a happy holiday season. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov ###
Counting on Amarillo: Volunteers Needed for PIT Count
A starting point to help those in Amarillo experiencing homelessness begins now. The Point in Time Count (PIT) is led by the City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department and the Amarillo Continuum of Care. PIT is a volunteer effort consisting of individuals going throughout the city during a 24-hour period to count the homeless […]
Southeast Park to Close Tuesday for TPWD Geese Research Project
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo’s Southeast Park will be closed Tuesday (December 17) for a cooperative research project by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas A&M-Kingsville. TPWD will be conducting a research project of Cackling Canada geese. The research project includes a tracking study. Geese will be fitted with a solar-powered […]
How to Stay Safe, Warm This Winter
AMARILLO – As temperatures drop this winter, the City of Amarillo (COA) wants to ensure that everyone has access to safe shelter and resources during cold weather. To help those in need, several local organizations are offering day and night shelter options, free transportation and updates on cold weather alerts. Day Shelters: The PARC: Open […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: Winterizing the Amarillo Zoo
Working at the Amarillo Zoo and caring for its wild residents requires a variety of special skills, including the ability to put a coat on a donkey. “This is just a part of the winterization process at the Amarillo Zoo,” Amarillo Zoo Curator Berkeley Hilliard said with a laugh. As winter progresses in Amarillo and […]
RHAIA to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers will be able to enroll at RHAIA from January 7-10 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals […]
Want to Run for City Council? Here’s How
AMARILLO – Amarillo residents interested in serving on Amarillo City Council can take the first step in the election process beginning Monday (December 16). Candidate packets will be available at the city secretary’s office in Room 303 of City Hall, 601 S. Buchanan. The packet includes a combination of information and forms combined to help potential candidates through the election process. The […]
Tee It Up for Golfers this Christmas
The City of Amarillo’s award-winning municipal golf complexes, Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail, are providing the unique pass. Comanche Trail includes the Arrowhead and Tomahawk courses. Ross Rogers includes the Mustang and Wild Horse courses.
An Investment in Women’s Health
AMARILLO – Amarillo City Council has approved one of the more significant investments in women’s health in city history. Councilmembers unanimously approved $1.4 million for a women’s health clinic at Amarillo Public Health (APH), located at 850 Martin Road. The new clinic will greatly expand the array of health services APH provides to women in the […]