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12 articlesRecent coverage of Amarillo from local and regional media.
City of Amarillo launches program to speed up dangerous structure demolitions
The City of Amarillo has completed its first demolition under a new program aimed at addressing dangerous residential structures faster and reducing the city's reliance on outside contractors.
Oct 9, 2026City of Amarillo launches program to speed up dangerous structure demolitions
City of Amarillo launches program to speed up dangerous structure demolitions MyHighPlains.com
Oct 9, 2026Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare hosts free October microchipping event
Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is hosting a free microchipping event throughout the month of October.
Oct 7, 2026What the agreement between Amarillo College and Amarillo’s 9-1-1 call center means for the campus and local law enforcement
Amarillo College Police Department located in Durrett Hall on their Washington Street campus on Oct. 6 2026. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Brianna Maestas) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design...
Oct 7, 2026Campaign finance filings for local candidates in Nov. 3 election
(Illustration by Jo Early) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Oct.-5-campaign-finance.png?fit=780%2C498&ssl=1" /> The deadline for the first round of campaign finance reports due before the Nov. 3 elec...
Oct 7, 2026Texas State Fire Marshal's Office releases report on Amarillo landfill fire: 'Unable' to investigate, results 'undetermined'
The City of Amarillo on Tuesday released the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office report of its investigation into the origin and cause of the May 2026 Landfill Fire. However, the report itself noted officials were "unable to conduct" the investigation,...
Oct 6, 2026Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office releases report on Amarillo landfill fire: ‘Unable’ to investigate, results ‘undetermined’
Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office releases report on Amarillo landfill fire: ‘Unable’ to investigate, results ‘undetermined’ MyHighPlains.com
Oct 6, 2026In Brief: Oct. 5, 2026
Today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. Verify your voter registration at https://www.votetexas.gov/. The post In Brief: Oct. 5, 2026 appeared first on Amarillo Tribune.
Oct 5, 2026City of Howardwick issued boil water notice after well system goes offline
The City of Howardwick has been notified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a boil water notice due to the well system going offline.
Oct 2, 2026City of Amarillo secures grant to improve public transport for seniors and people with disabilities
City of Amarillo bus stops at the Warford Center, N Travis St and NW 14th Ave and N Travis St and NW Ninth Ave. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Phoebe Terry) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-1.jpg?...
Oct 2, 2026Asked & Answered: How much have water and sewer bills gone up in the past 10 years?
A City of Amarillo Water meter. (Amarillo Tribune photo/ Phoebe Terry) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_7983-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> After yesterday’s article examining the 2026/2027 b...
Oct 1, 2026Don’t Miss: Playa lake monitoring software lets Amarilloans watch the levels rise
McDonald Lake at 3 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2 a.m. on Sept. 30, and 3 p.m. on Sept. 30, 2026. (Photos via the City of Amarillo) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/amarillotribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/McDonald-Lake-Sept.-29-and-30.png?fit=582%2C1...
Oct 1, 2026