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 […]
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 […]