City Announces Mutual Parting Agreement with APD Chief
The City of Amarillo announces that it has mutually agreed to part ways with Police Chief Martin Birkenfeld, who has served as the Chief since May of 2020. Chief Birkenfeld has elected to retire from the City of Amarillo effective February 21, 2025, after nearly 35 years of service to the Amarillo Police Department. In light of recent events, […]
SS4A: Feedback Wanted for Street Safety
The City of Amarillo (COA) has a goal of reducing fatal severe traffic crashes by 35 percent by 2035. And Amarillo residents can help reach this goal through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Plan (SS4A Plan). The SS4A Plan is the city’s first comprehensive transportation safety action plan. Developed through extensive community input and data-driven analysis, […]
City Council Will Meet Friday in Closed Work Session
Amarillo City Council has scheduled a closed work session at 8 a.m. Friday in council chambers on the third floor of the old city hall building, 601 S. Buchanan St. Participation in a closed session is restricted to council and any pertinent city staff, officer, and/or employee. There will be no opportunity for public comments […]
Residents Can Strengthen Area Transportation with MPO Survey
The Amarillo Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is providing residents with the opportunity to help improve the Amarillo area’s transportation system. The (MPO) Resilience Improvement Plan Survey is an outlet for residents to provide feedback to strengthen the area’s transportation system, specifically in response to emergencies like extreme weather events. The survey seeks input on how resilient the current transportation system is, possible improvements and how the community stays informed about […]
AAMW Warns Pet Owners of Missing Pet Scams
The City of Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is warning Amarillo residents dealing with a missing pet to be aware of scams. Scam artists are using information from social media posts on missing pets to contact pet owners. In some cases, the scam artists are contacting pet owners via text message and claiming […]
Ramp Champs: COA Employees Hammer It Home
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. The City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department recently helped provide funding for project supplies for the Texas Ramp Project (TRP), a nonprofit group dedicated to building wheelchair ramps for the elderly and disabled. However, the funding was just the start. Local TRP leaders Henry and Dinah […]
APH Earns Prestigious National Recognition
The City of Amarillo Public Health Department (APH) has been recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its ability to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies. APH demonstrated these capabilities by meeting the comprehensive preparedness benchmarks required by Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a unique partnership between […]
COA Service Schedule Announced for Presidents Day
In recognition of Presidents Day, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Monday (February 17). The COA service schedule for the week of Presidents Day: The schedule for Solid Waste services: Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail Golf Complexes will have normal hours of operation. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry […]
Streak Continues for COA Popular Annual Financial Report
City Wins 13th Straight Award The streak goes on for the City of Amarillo (COA) and its financial yearbook – better known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). For the 13th straight year, COA has earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for the fiscal […]
How Do You Get Around Amarillo? ACT Wants to Know
Amarillo City Transit (ACT) is seeking information on how Amarilloans get around town – even from those who do not use public transportation. The Amarillo community is invited to participate in the ACT Public Survey which will help determine future service and route adjustments for public transportation in Amarillo. In addition, the survey includes data […]