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The Amarillo City Council passed two initiatives pertaining to the operations of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) during its most recent meeting, both of which were recently authorized by the corporation’s board of directors. The corporation’s purchase of 1,329 acres of land at US Highway 60 and Parsley Road for $6,647,650, plus closing costs …

Two Economic Development-Related Initiatives Are Passed By The Amarillo City Council Read More »

After months of being unable to attract new personnel, several Amarillo restaurants and businesses have resorted to changing their operating days and hours. “The ability to fill all of the open openings in the restaurant, hospitality, and generally across the board has been a tremendous difficulty that still exists… there’s a huge shortage here in …

Restaurants In Amarillo Are Adjusting Their Hours Due To A Labor Shortage Read More »

The Parks Department has granted grants totaling $29,500 to deserving applicants. After receiving an update on its proposal to rebuild the former Amarillo Hardware Building into a new home for city hall, the Amarillo City Council approved it. The update included concept designs for the $35 million project, which included 130,000 square feet of development …

Report On City Hall Is Given To The Amarillo City Council, And The Parks Department Awards Grants Totalling $29,500 To Deserving Organizations Read More »

The Amarillo City Council authorized an economic development agreement to bring the Buc-Travel ee’s Center chain to eastern Amarillo at Interstate 40 and Airport Road, with unanimous support from all members. The proposal was lauded by all committee members as a method to encourage development in the Rick Husband Airport region and provide full-time jobs …

East Amarillo City Council Supports Incentives To Bring Buc-To Ee’s Town Read More »

Amarillo is the sixteenth most populous city in the United States state of Texas. The city is seeing the most rapid economic boom it has had in decades. As the city’s population and number of new businesses continue to grow, some people are concerned about the outflow of businesses from the east and west coasts …

Amarillo Is Experiencing A Period Of Rapid Economic Boom As A Result Of The Establishment Of New Businesses Read More »

Amarillo Finance Director Debbie Reid began Tuesday’s City Council meeting with some potentially good news, stating that early data show the city will have a budget surplus of $8.1 million. The hotel occupancy tax (HOT) and higher revenue from sales tax are the two major contributors to the surplus. These figures will not be finalized …

Amarillo Anticipates A $8.1 Million Budget Surplus In 2021 Read More »