COA Releases Thanksgiving Schedule
AMARILLO – The City of Amarillo will implement the following service schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday: The Thanksgiving schedule for Solid Waste (trash pickup): Residential customers: Thursday routes will be collected on Wednesday (Nov. 27). Friday routes will be collected on their normal schedule. Commercial customers: Thursday routes will be serviced Friday (Nov. 29). Friday routes […]
RHAIA Adds Temporary Parking
AMARILLO – With the holidays approaching and a construction project in progress, Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) is providing additional parking beginning Thursday through January 6. “Overflow parking will be available due to a construction project and the anticipated increase in travelers due to the holidays,” said COA Director of Aviation Michael Conner. “The construction […]
Council Approves Organization Chart
AMARILLO – Amarillo City Council has unanimously approved a series of organizational updates for City of Amarillo (COA) government for 2024/2025. “This new organizational chart approved by city council will provide an array of improvements to city government,” said City Manager Grayson Path. “These changes will assist us with addressing numerous current and future vital city […]
Deadline Extended for BIG Program
AMARILLO – The application deadline for the City of Amarillo’s Business Improvement Grant Program (BIG Program) has been extended to November 29. The BIG Program provides matching grants for commercial property owners in the Barrio, Eastridge, North Heights and San Jacinto neighborhoods to make improvements to the exterior of their property. The program includes matching grants […]
Healthy Water Healthy Amarillo
AMARILLO – In compliance with new federal regulations to reduce the risk of exposure to possible lead sources in city drinking water, the City of Amarillo (COA) is conducting an assessment of all water service lines connected to the COA water system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) in […]
Tips to Prevent Whooping Cough
The City of Amarillo (COA) Public Health Department (APHD) is providing the Amarillo community with tips to help prevent pertussis – also known as whooping cough. “More than 10 cases of pertussis have been reported over the past two months,” said APHD Director Casie Stoughton. “We have seen an increase in pertussis activity in the […]
COA Announces Veterans Day Schedule
AMARILLO – In recognition of Veterans Day, the City of Amarillo (COA) will implement the following holiday service schedule: Residential Collection: Monday routes will be serviced on Tuesday (Nov. 12) and Tuesday routes will be serviced on Wednesday (Nov. 13). Commercial Collection: Schools will be serviced as scheduled on Monday. All other commercial customers will be serviced […]
HRWTF Temporarily Closed to Waste Haulers
AMARILLO – The Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility (HRWTF) is closed to waste haulers for mechanical repairs to plant equipment. It is estimated the repair project will be complete by Friday. Haulers using the facility will be notified if the project requires additional time. The facility will continue to operate as normal for all domestic and […]
Fly High with Advertising at RHAIA
AMARILLO – Businesses can easily reach the thousands who travel through Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) on a daily basis with one-of-a-kind advertising opportunities. RHAIA and Qfactor Airport Advertising will hold an open house on November 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to provide businesses with all the information on the array of advertising […]
A Road to Improvement for RHAIA
AMARILLO – Travelers at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (RHAIA) will soon notice orange traffic cones and construction signage indicating a major parking and road improvement project. The first phase of the project begins Monday (Oct. 14), which includes the airport’s primary entrance at Rosenwald Drive and outdoor parking lot. “This is the first improvement project […]