Thousands of Reasons to Recognize Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
In 2024, animal control officers with the City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) responded to 16,730 calls for service from Amarillo residents. In terms of basic math, this equates to more than 45 calls a day in the span of a year to AAMW officers – ranging from stray dogs to wild animals to animal welfare checks. All the […]
Early Voting Begins Tuesday for May 3 Election
Early voting for the May 3 election begins Tuesday (April 22) and runs through April 29. Election Day is May 3. For voting information in Potter County go to: www.pottercountytexasvotes.gov/early-voting-locations For voting information in Randall County go to: www.randallcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3810/Early-Voting-Schedule?bidId= For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or […]
City of Amarillo Confirms Second Local Case of Measles
The City of Amarillo has confirmed the second case of measles in a resident of Potter and Randall Counties. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to severe, life-threatening illness, particularly among individuals who are not vaccinated. The most effective protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Measles […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Good Friday
In recognition of Good Friday, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Friday (April 18). The COA service schedule for the week: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation.
The Survey Says: Have a Say in Proposed Eastridge Park
How about soccer fields? A fishing pond? An outdoor stage? The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department and the COA Planning Department are asking residents to provide vital feedback on a proposed neighborhood park for the Eastridge neighborhood. A park was defined a top priority in the Eastridge Neighborhood Plan with amenities unique […]
Sections of Osage Street to Close for Reconstruction Study
Parts of Osage Street will be temporarily closed beginning Monday (April 14) as part of the study phase for a reconstruction project from 34th Ave. to 58th Ave. The reconstruction study will require various lane closures. A consultant for the City of Amarillo will be obtaining geotechnical data for the future design of the project. The current study phase will temporarily impact traffic. Motorists travelling northbound […]
AAMW Compliance Campaign Makes A Difference: More Than 80 Warrants Cleared
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the City of Amarillo (COA) Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW), the Amarillo Police Department and the COA Municipal Court, more than 80 warrants related to animal control were cleared in the span of a week in March. “Community awareness and complying with city ordinances are essential to the health and safety of our […]
Celebrate National Pet Day in Style
What better way to celebrate National Pet Day than by adopting a pet? The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is getting in the spirit by waiving all pet adoption fees on Friday (April 11). Pet adoption fees are $35 for dogs and $5 for cats, which covers spaying/neutering, age-appropriate vaccines and a microchip for identification. […]
Former City Hall Finds New Purpose: Extreme Weather Shelter Facility Helps More than 140 People
The building that long served as the home of city government in Amarillo has found a new purpose: A temporary shelter for the most vulnerable in Amarillo during times of bad weather. For the second time since March, the City of Amarillo (COA) transformed the former city hall building into an Extreme Weather Shelter Facility. More than 140 people and15 dogs stayed at […]
PARD Hosting Tree Giveaway Friday
The City of Amarillo (COA) Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is hosting a tree giveaway on Friday at noon at Rick Klein Sports Complex, 3901 S. Grand St. The event is in celebration of National Arbor Day, typically held the fourth Friday in April. At least 800 trees (Kentucky coffetrees and Scotch pines) will be […]