Amarillo, Texas – Moving Forward
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“We live in a great city and those of us who live here have one thing in common: we all want what’s best for Amarillo and the people who live here. I am excited to announce my candidacy and ready to go to work for you.”
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Channel 4
Texas Economic Development Council President criticizes Amarillo City Council recent AEDC actions
Amarillo City Council continues Amarillo Economic Development Corporation discussion
Amarillo City Council discuss Ten Commandments monument
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation chairman, members resign amid conflict with city council
Amarillo City Council discusses possible amendments to the AEDC Articles of Incorporation
How four propositions could impact the City of Amarillo Charter
Potter County Precinct 2 officials to host town hall meeting
Amarillo Economic Development Corporation meets after city council budget direction
Update over the city’s investigation on AEDC and The Range
Why a conservative Texas mayor defied his peers and put the brakes on an abortion “travel ban”
City officials gear up for State of the City address
Amarillo City Council considering first responder pay raise
Amarillo City Council discuss special election and ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’ ballot language
Amarillo City Council talks 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
Amarillo City Council holds special meeting to discuss charter amendment election
Amarillo City Council hosts special meeting on possible Amarillo City Charter changes
Former Amarillo mayor, entrepreneur, stadium namesake Jerry Hodge dies at the age of 81
Next steps for Sanctuary City for the Unborn petition to be taken at next city council meeting
Amarillo’s Mayor Cole Stanley hit with chair during Texas Route 66 festival finale
Comments following Amarillo City Council vote on abortion ordinance petition
City of Amarillo invites community to meet finalist for city manager position
Texas A&M University Board of Regents approve land deal to bring mental health hospital to Amarillo
City of Amarillo announce 2024 Charter Review Citizens Committee
Amarillo City Council hosts work session on Amarillo City Charter review
Members of Amarillo Fire Department, Amarillo Police Department propose pay increase to city council
Amarillo to celebrate 4th of July with ‘Independence Day +1 Fireworks and Drone Show’ on July 5
68 inmates baptized during first 2024 baptism at Randall County Jail
AT&T to help improve area digital divide with $80,000 award to Amarillo Area Foundation
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine students to receive white coats during ceremony
Amarillo City Council holds work session to discuss draft sanctuary city ordinances
Amarillo City Council passes border-related resolution
City of Amarillo considers leasing agreement to address vehicle fleet problem
Amarillo PD searching for new police chief, Chief Birkenfeld promoted
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits Amarillo; endorses Caroline Fairly and talks border, school choice
Group petitioning for Amarillo anti-abortion ordinance
Amarillo City Council holds work session to discuss draft sanctuary city ordinances
Texas Tech Physicians set to host free memory screening event
CoA invests $71 million in Northeast Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project
City of Amarillo officials meet to discuss City Manager Jared Miller
Jared Miller out as Amarillo City Manager, will receive $730K+ in severance, separation
City of Amarillo, Potter County, Randall County to host disaster declaration-related public meetings
City of Amarillo to resume sandbag distribution at 11 a.m.
City of Amarillo issues disaster declaration, provides safety tips amid rainfall, flooding
City of Amarillo hosts storm update press conference
Amarillo City Council meeting time shifts to 3 p.m. every other Tuesday
New Amarillo City Council members host first regular meeting
Amarillo Mayor-elect Cole Stanley, incoming City Council members take oath of office
Election results on the High Plains: May 6, 2023 municipal elections
Meet the candidates in the May 2023 elections on the High Plains
Amarillo City Council votes 4-1 to approve new employee agreement with city manager
Amarillo Place One City Councilmember Cole Stanley announces plan to run for Mayor in May 2023
Reactions to Amarillo Civic Center lawsuit ruling
Amarillo Mayor, other Texas mayors, call for more gun reform in state
North Heights neighborhood split on rezoning, more community input wanted
Amarillo City Council votes to withdraw certificates of obligation for city hall project
Amarillo City Council pass budget; residents to vote on property tax increase in November
Amarillo City Council discusses moving forward with Amarillo Civic Center and City Hall
Channel 7
Amarillo debates 10 Commandments monument on government property
7 on ABC 7: The 7 biggest stories from last week you might have missed
Amarillo mayor and AEDC clash over financial oversight intensifies
WRCA Rodeo contemplates future in Amarillo
Head of state’s EDC calls city council’s scrutiny of Amarillo EDC ‘shameful’, ‘absurd’
Four Amarillo EDC board members resign over ‘irreparable damage’ caused by mayor, council
‘Amarillo is the Alamo of the pro-life movement. The (Sanctuary City) fight far from over’
City Council, AEDC continue tense discussion over AEDC budget during work session
Local powerlifters earn key to the city
‘Term we use for that is wrong’: AEDC audit published after controversial $750,000 payment
Amarillo mayor labels AEDC’s $750,000 contribution to RANGE as improper
Amarillo City Council probes AEDC’s increased funding to The RANGE amid concerns
Why conservative Texas mayor defied peers and put the brakes on abortion “travel bans”
Former Amarillo Mayor, prominent businessman, philanthropist Jerry Hodge dies at 81
Pantex becomes the largest employer in the Texas Panhandle, plans future growth
Amarillo mayor participates in TX Route 66 Festival wrestling show
City of Amarillo could sell downtown property, barely break even
Amarillo City Council rejects so-called abortion travel ban
Amarillo citizens meet city manager finalists
Amarillo Charter Review Citizens Committee holds first meeting
Amarillo City Council tables Sanctuary City for the Unborn’s proposed ordinance
Amarillo announces finalists for city manager
Petition to make Amarillo a Sanctuary City for the Unborn deemed valid
Amarillo City Council interviews 2 of 6 semifinalists for city manager
Amarillo City Council nominates 10 people to Charter Review Citizens Committee
Amarillo council may reconsider abortion travel ban after residents gather 10k signatures
Amarillo ISD board, city officials discuss declining enrollment, potential school closures
Petition to make Amarillo ‘sanctuary city for unborn’ submitted at city hall
Amarillo City Council repeals controversial massage ordinance, eyes new policy
Amarillo looks to ‘re-root’ former residents in major workforce expansion strategy
Amarillo City Council approves new interim city manager
Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley calls massage ordinance a mistake, city will start over
Amarillo City Council discussing rescinded promotions, changes to massage ordinance
Enforcement of controversial massage ordinance put on hold
City of Amarillo’s massage ordinance creating uproar weeks before inspections start
City of Amarillo considering expanding Grand Street to 5-lanes after deadly head-on crash
Mayor: Section of street where 3 killed in head-on crash jointly owned by city, county
Amarillo City Council considering $36,000 contract to hire firm for city manager search
Community demands City of Amarillo fix road where 3 were killed in a head-on crash
Caroline Fairly’s campaign says it has raised $300,000
Abortion-free America aimed via sanctuary city initiative and citizen’s role
Amarillo City Council debates proposed ordinances tightening abortion access
Amarillo City Council discusses possible ordinances to further protect the unborn
Abortion ordinance dominates marathon Amarillo City Council meeting
Amarillo Mayor responds to comments made by North Heights activists
Amarillo City Council votes 5-0 to fire City Manager Jared Miller
Amarillo City Council to discuss firing City Manager Jared Miller, appointing interim
City leaders discuss ways to alleviate flooding issues
Disaster declaration signed by Amarillo Mayor due to severe weather, prolonged flooding
Amarillo City Council sets new meeting time
Hello, Goodbye: New Amarillo mayor, council sworn in, current council says farewell
City Councilman Cole Stanley wins Amarillo mayor’s race with 75% of the vote
Amarillo City Council discusses ‘potential violation’ by Cole Stanley, takes no action
Your Voice/Your Vote: ABC 7 2023 Amarillo Mayoral Debate
Amarillo City Manager Jared Miller gets $19,000 raise
Amarillo City Councilman Cole Stanley announces he’s running for Mayor
Councilwoman Freda Powell running for Amarillo Mayor
Alex Fairly announces he’s not running for Amarillo mayor, backs Councilman Cole Stanley
Judge rules against City of Amarillo in suit challenging legality of Civic Center project
Amarillo councilmember pumping the brakes on City Hall project
Amarillo approves negotiation with architect on city hall project
Discussion for a new Amarillo City Hall continues
Mayor Nelson, incumbent council members defeat challengers to retain seats in Amarillo
Channel 10
Amarillo City Council discusses future of AEDC after several members resign
AEDC board members resign citing ‘irreparable damage’ by Mayor, City Council
Amarillo City Council approves constrained budget for AEDC
VIDEO: Mayor Cole Stanley provides update on AEDC, The Range in Tuesday news conference
VIDEO: Lindsey Stiner live; Mayor Cole Stanley shares update on AEDC, The Range
Mayor Cole Stanley provides update on AEDC, The Range in Tuesday news conference
Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley previews State of the City Address
Mayor Cole Stanley summarizes proposed budget, status of charter amendments
Pantex announced as largest employer of the Texas Panhandle
City of Amarillo responds to infrastructure concerns in North Heights
Medical community voices concerns over proposed Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance
Amarillo City Council rejects both versions of Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance
Amarillo citizens meet city manager finalists
City of Amarillo announces finalists for city manager, invites public to meet-and-greet
City of Amarillo: Petition for proposed Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance is valid
Stakeholders discuss Amarillo ISD’s declining enrollment
Amarillo City Council attempting to rewrite city charter
Amarillo City Council to discuss possible revisions to Massage Establishment Ordinance
City of Amarillo: Next step in Massage Establishment Ordinance begins in March
THE CHAT: Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley on making voices heard
City of Amarillo discusses conditions on Grand Street following deadly head-on crash
Citizens petitioning to establish Amarillo as a ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn’
Amarillo City Council discusses possible ordinances to further protect the unborn
Amarillo City Council listens to public comment on ‘Sanctuary City for the Unborn
The Commons at St. Anthony’s construction now over 50% complete
Mayor Stanley addresses state of city’s contract with Randall County Jail
Amarillo Police Department, City of Amarillo working to curb panhandling
City of Amarillo launches ‘Say No To Panhandling’ campaign
Amarillo unites against domestic violence with an awareness walk
City of Amarillo declares local disaster after prolonged severe weather, flooding
New Mayor Cole Stanley talks on his future plans for his term
VIDEO: New Mayor Cole Stanley on plans for his term
New Mayor, council members sworn in during Amarillo city council meeting
Moments become tense at Amarillo city council meeting during potential policy violation discussion
Watch the 2023 Amarillo Mayoral Debate here
THE CHAT: Cole Stanley is running for city of Amarillo mayor
Amarillo City Council Splits Setting Maximum Property Tax Rate
COVID-19 impacting completion time for homes in Amarillo by 2-3 months
With more people coming to Amarillo, general contractors steadily increase business
Amarillo City Council discuss tax increase, residents likely to vote
Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo Community Prayer Breakfast celebrates 35 years of fellowship and unity
Amarillo City Council appoints temporary AEDC board; Fairly donations questioned
Ten Commandments monument proposed for city hall by Amarillo City Council
Letter: Texas EDC leader expresses concerns over actions involving Amarillo EDC
Mass exodus from Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board as 4 members resign
Amarillo voters reject abortion travel ordinance and charter amendments
Mayor Stanley clarifies ‘extreme example’ made in AEDC hypothetical question
Amarillo mayor and AEDC chairman discuss accountability and transparency
Amarillo City Council and AEDC tackle legal collaboration and future amendments
Amarillo City Council OKs constrained budget for AEDC amid legal concerns
Amarillo mayor urges patience amid public scrutiny of AEDC, $750,000 payment to RANGE
Mayor Stanley discusses AEDC budget delay and ballot language clarification
Amarillo City Council OKs constrained budget for AEDC amid legal concerns
Amarillo City Council examines AEDC policies amid concerns over unapproved expenditures
Mayor Stanley comments on the city’s 2024-25 budget
NWTHS Behaviorial Health to host suicide awareness event for first responders Thursday
Amarillo City Council approves $499.6 million budget, police and fire raises
Amarillo City Council addresses AEDC concerns, revisits ballot language
Amarillo to host community-focused State of the City event Sunday
“State of the City”: Amarillo leaders tout progress amid challenges
City Council OKs amendments amid debate, advances wastewater treatment plans
Amarillo City Council moves foward on special election ballot items
Amarillo Mayor Stanley talks about July 5 celebration, adding more quality-of-life events
City officials discuss budget, Clear the Shelters animal adoption event
City Council discusses ballot issues: charter amendments, abortion ordinance wording
Pantex celebrates growth as Texas Panhandle’s now largest employer
Amarillo community mourns passing of Jerry Hodge, ‘a mountain of a man’
Jerry Hodge, longtime pillar of Amarillo community, dies
Amarillo City council continues to work to revise charter amendments
Amarillo council tries to address infrastructure concerns from North Heights residents
City council accepts committee’s ballot measure on abortion ordinance, will review wording
Amarillo abortion ordinance to be decided at ballot box in November
Amarillo City Council approves measures for job creation and skill training by AEDC
Amarillo mayor talks about next steps after abortion ordinance petition validated
Texas Route 66 Festival’s finale draws thousands to Amarillo historic district
Amarillo council rejects anti-abortion ordinance, could go to voters
Grayson Path named Amarillo’s next city manager by council
Amarillo community to have opportunity to meet city manager finalists Monday
Amarillo City Council receives petition, tables decision on proposed abortion ordinance
https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2024/05/17/amarillo-city-council-looks-at-city-plan-vision-2045-concerns/73699922007/
Amarillo City Council discusses possible changes to city charter, forming committee
AISD hosts special meeting with city, county to address low enrollment
Amarillo City Council approves of bond sales to cover drainage projects
Amarillo City Council appoints Floyd Hartman as interim city manager
City of Amarillo breaks ground on Transformation Park shelter
Amarillo interim city manager Andrew Freeman steps down, returns to deputy role
Amarillo City Transit Multimodal Transfer Station opens for residents, travelers
Amarillo Mayor addresses rescinding of staff changes by city manager.
Amarillo EDC gives business growth update at State of the Economy
Amarillo interim city manager rescinds leadership changes
AISD hosts special meeting with city, county to address low enrollment
Amarillo Mayor Cole Stanley weighs in on Randall County jail contract issue
Amarillo City Council discusses dumping its downtown Park Mobile program
Council votes for separation agreement with City Manager Jared Miller
Amarillo election results: Cole Stanley wins mayor, school bonds pass and more
As developer, Cole Stanley wants to change bidding process, tackle panhandling issue
Amarillo mayoral candidates face off in debate
Amarillo city candidates disclose period 3 contributions
Nonprofit group rescinds endorsement for Cole Stanley due to IRS rules
North Heights holds forum for Amarillo candidates for school board, college, city
Amarillo firefighters union makes endorsements for mayor, city council for May election
Amarillo Council Member Cole Stanley announces run for Mayor
Amarillo passes resolution to allow Ukrainian artifact and symbol displays
Amarillo City Council creates neighborhood empowerment zones
Amarillo City Council approves $1.3 million downtown land purchase on Grant Street
City of Amarillo approves lowering tax rate for the first time in 16 years
Amarillo City Council approves funding for Santa Fe Depot Pavilion
Amarillo City Council replies to Civic Center court decision
Amarillo Tribune
Amarillo water lines under inspection following update to Lead and Copper Rule
City Council appoints 95 board and commission members to 28 boards
Updates to AEDC audit, temporary board in place and more from Tuesday’s city council meeting
Temporary AEDC board members appointed, Craft, Tipps, Fairly, Smith to fill newly vacant seats.
Locals protest City church; City church speaks out
Amarillo teacher celebrated after being named Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year
City releases audit of AEDC personal expense reimbursements
Council, AEDC board discuss future
Amarillo City Council adopts legislative priorities for 2025-2026
Behind the story: Amarillo Tribune journalist shares how she’s covered Proposition A
Council directive to Hyde a ‘surprise’
Parts of AEDC 2024/2025 budget approved
City of Amarillo launches second half of Safe Streets and Roads For All Plan
Amarillo City Council hears update on AEDC financial review
Update: Amarillo City Council tables AEDC’s budget, discusses additional policy and financial review
City Council sets aside funds for newly planned Women’s Healthcare Clinic
Sanctuary City for the Unborn ordinance moves to ballot in November
City Council wraps up budget discussions
Third day of budget discussions for Amarillo City Council
City Council eliminates two proposed charter amendments
Amarillo City Council begins budget discussions
City is in compliance with IRS on Proposition 1, staff says
Three decades of Amarillo mayors react to death of Jerry Hodge
Former Amarillo mayor Jerry Hodge has died
Pantex now largest employer in Amarillo
City Council hears charter review, requests reworked proposition
City Council considers problems with North Heights infrastructure
Sanctuary City Ordinance ballot language to be reviewed by legal counsel
Mayor announces State of the City event, Aaron Watson to perform
New Information: Amarillo City Council to call for election on ‘Sanctuary City’ ordinance
No Sanctuary: Amarillo City Council rejects abortion travel-ban ordinances
Amarillo City Council selects Grayson Path for City Manager
Amarillo City Council holds meet-and-greet for two City Manager finalists
Community collaboration fuels arrival of Amarillo mental health hospital
The Amarillo Pioneer
Mass Resignations Leave Patel as Sole AEDC Board Member
Dickson: Amarillo is ‘Alamo for the Pro-Life Movement’
Recommendation: City of Amarillo Proposition C
City Council Scrutinizes AEDC’s Credit Card Policy
Billups Resumes Protesting at City Hall
Editorial: Taxpayer Funded Lobbying Must End
Mayor Stanley Calls AEDC Transfer ‘Unlawful,’ but ‘Not Illegal’
Amarillo City Council to Discuss AEDC Controversy in Open Meeting
Council to Discuss 2025 Lobbying Priorities
Stanley Defends Charter Amendments, Walks Back Previous Support of November Elections
Council Mulls Charter Amendment Recommendations
City of Amarillo Releases Statement on Passing of Former Mayor Jerry Hodge
As Budget Season Begins, City Eyes North Heights Infrastructure Improvements
City Council Discusses Ballot Language for Sanctuary City Election
Council to Receive Request for Abortion Ordinance Election, No Action Expected
Amarillo City Council to Consider Spending Nearly $2.7 Million
Charter Review Committee to Finalize Recommendations Thursday
Cole Stanley Hit With Chair at Wrestling Event
Charter Review Committee Eyes Larger Council & Longer Terms
City Council to Vote and Potentially Call Election on Abortion Ordinance
City Council to Consider Spending $7.2 Million
City to Sell Downtown Property, Will Barely Break Even
Texas House Incumbents Lose Primary Runoffs
Stanley Gives Remarks on Sanctuary City for Unborn Petition
Amarillo Election History: Odds Favor Mayoral Incumbents in Re-Election Bids
Amarillo City Council Names Honorary Mayor
Anti-Abortion Citizen Committee Submits Petition Signatures
City Council Names Shortlist for Charter Review Committee
City Council to Discuss Possible Charter Amendment Election
Stanley ‘Not Ok With How’ 2016 Proposition Dollars Were Spent
City Council Discussing Joint Meeting With AISD & Potter County
City Council Discusses Resolution to Support Abbott on Border
Council Proposes New Jail Deal, Approves Transport Item in Split Vote
Baker Tilly Emerges as Council Favorite for City Manager Search Firm
Beardless Councilmembers Split on Pick for Best Facial Hair
The Amarillo Pioneer’s Top News Stories of 2023
Read the Abortion Ordinances Being Considered by Amarillo City Council
Analyzing Amarillo City Council Board Appointments: By The Numbers
Amarillo City Council Appoints Patel to AEDC Board
Stanley Floats Possible Charter Amendment Election
Cole Stanley Endorses Caroline Fairly for Texas House District 87
Freeman Appointed Interim City Manager, Gets Raise
Miller to Be Paid Over $730K in Separation Agreement
Council Votes to End City Manager’s Employment
Special Meeting Called to “Consider Separation Agreement With City Manager”
Council to Tackle Flooding During Special Thursday Meeting
Council Moves Regular Meeting Time to 3 pm
Agenda for Second City Council Onboarding Workshop Released
Ginger Nelson Leaves Office, Remains on City Boards
Mayor Cole Stanley & New Councilmen Take Office
Swearing-in Agenda Set, Sisemore to Speak
Cole Stanley’s Mayoral Race Vote Total Makes History
Stanley Releases Video Reacting to Tuesday’s Council Meeting
Cole Stanley Releases ‘Crossroads’ TV Ad
The Amarillo Pioneer Podcast Ep. 83 – Cole Stanley, candidate for Amarillo mayor
Stanley Secures Standing Ovation Amidst Messy Meeting
Editorial: Thoughts on Tuesday’s City Council Meeting
‘Let’s Get Started’: Mayoral Candidate Cole Stanley Launches TV Ad
Texas GOP Backs Cole Stanley & Tom Scherlen
Details of Amended City Manager Contract Unveiled
City Council Votes to Require Supermajority to Remove City Manager
Senior Citizens Group Backs Stanley for Mayor
Stanley Backs Tipps & Scherlen for Council, Will Not Endorse in Places 1 or 4
Potter County GOP Endorses Stanley, Scherlen
Cole Stanley Announces Mayoral Campaign
Alex Fairly Endorses Cole Stanley for Mayor
Potential Mayoral Candidate Alex Fairly Warns Some Won’t Like His Small Government Philosophy
Stanley Wins: Council Cuts Tax Rate
Amarillo City Council Approves Expanded Pavilion Proposal
Cole Stanley Named 2021 Amarillo Pioneer of the Year
Joanne Garcia Flores Endorsed by Cole Stanley in Runoff Election
Alex Fairly Sues City Over Civic Center Plan
Mayor and Critics Respond to Civic Center Lawsuit
New Council Debuts Meeting Changes: Stanley In, Velvet Ropes Out