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In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City of Amarillo (COA) offices will be closed on Monday (January 20). The COA service schedule for MLK Jr. 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 at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov. ###

AMARILLO – Due to the ongoing inclement weather in the surrounding area, City of Amarillo facilities will be closed Friday, January 10.  Essential services such as fire/police and street/road crews will remain in operation. Sanding operations will include overpasses, arterial intersections and downtown streets identified in the Snow and Ice Control Plan.  For information on City of Amarillo weather readiness, go to:  For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov. 

Due to the ongoing snow event, all city facilities will close at noon today (Thursday). Essential services such as fire/police and street/road crews will remain in operation. Sanding operations will include overpasses, arterial intersections and downtown streets identified in the Snow and Ice Control Plan. For information on City of Amarillo weather readiness, go to: https://www.amarillo.gov/oem/weather-readiness/ Updates will be provided Friday morning. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov.

Matt and Amy Welch, owners of Old Tascosa Brewing Company, wanted a sign that would reflect the history of their unique brewery and the spirit of Route 66, while also capturing the attention of customers passing by arguably the most famous roadway in America.  Thanks to the City of Amarillo (COA) Business Improvement Grant Program (BIG Program) and the inspiration of their very own “Honey Blonde,” the veteran-owned Old Tascosa Brewing Company has a sign that has quickly lit up Amarillo.  “I have had people tell me it is not only the best sign on Sixth Street, but it is the best sign in Amarillo,” said Matt Welch.  “People love it. The response on social media has been great,” said Amy Welch. “People are coming in and taking pictures with the sign. It has become a part of tourism.”  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 of up to 50 percent of total project costs, with a maximum match of $20,000 for projects costing $40,000 or more.  The Welchs, who opened Old Tascosa Brewing Company in December 2023, heard about the BIG Program from a friend. The brewery is located at 3100, S.W. Sixth Avenue – right on Route 66. In the quick span of about two months, the sign is already drawing eyes to the brewery.  “When the BIG Program came up, we thought this was our chance to get a sign that we really like,” Amy said. “Because we are set so far back from the street, people could miss our facade if that sign was not there. We have already noticed a lot more people coming in.”  “Without the grant,

A portion of S.E. Third Ave. between Grand Street and Eastern Street will be briefly closed for a repair project due to a water main break.  The water break main occurred Thursday and is being repaired. No customers are without water service. The water main break has required repairs to a portion of the roadway and the temporary closure of the roadway. It is estimated the road repair project will be complete by late next week, if not sooner. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes while the road is being repaired. For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at 806-378-5219 or by email at david.henry@amarillo.gov. ###