Amarillo's City Council has decided to permanently close Southwest Pool and temporarily close Southeast Pool. This means fewer public swimming options for residents this summer.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The city's saving money by closing these pools, but residents will have to find other (potentially more expensive) ways to cool off.
The city budget gets a break, and maybe folks who live closer to other pools will be happier.
Anyone who relied on Southwest or Southeast pools for affordable summer fun is out of luck.
COA: Southwest Pool, Southeast Pool to temporarily close for engineering study NewsChannel 10
Amarillo City Council votes to permanently close Southwest Pool, temporarily close Southeast Pool NewsChannel 10
Amarillo Parks and Recreation Board recommends closing 2 city pools NewsChannel 10
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