Shape Amarillo's Future: Run For City Council In Upcoming Election!

Everyone has an opinion on how their city is run. It's a part of life. In Amarillo, Texas, you've got an opportunity to stand up and do something about it. There's a general election coming up in May, and there are spots on the City Council that are up for grabs.

Think You Can Do Better? Run For Office In Amarillo!

There's a general election coming up on May 3. Part of what will be decided by that election is who will be sitting on our City Council. All five seats are up for grabs, and all five of them come with a two-year term.

If you want to get on the ballot, you've got to get your application in by February 14. So, along with remembering to pick up a last-minute gift for your significant other, you'll need to remember to get yourself on the ballot for a city council seat. It'll be a big day for you.

Packets are available at the new City Hall at 623 S. Johnson. They're in the City Secretary's Office.

What Positions Are Up For Election In 2025

This could be a very interesting election. The general election in Amarillo on May 3, 2025 will see these positions on the City Council decided:

Mayor
Councilmember Place One
Councilmember Place Two
Councilmember Place Three
Councilmember Place Four

If you aren't happy with the way that things are being done in Amarillo, here's your chance to do something about it. Rally the people to your cause and make some noise. All of the information you need, including important dates for candidates and voters, can be found here on the City's website.

Google Answers the Top 10 Questions About Amarillo

I love Google. It can literally answer ANYTHING you need it to answer. Whether it's right or wrong is a totally different question.

Recently, I found myself wondering about something and went to Google. And that's when I started noticing the "people also asked..." section and BOY...Some of them made perfect sense, some of them were interesting, and one of them was downright baffling...and it was a top 10 question which is even more absurd.

So let's see what we've got. Here's the top 10 questions as asked to Google about Amarillo.

Gallery Credit: Sarah Clark

Say You're From Amarillo Without Saying You're From Amarillo

Amarillo is a pretty quirky place. We've got the Big Texan, the weird signs, and (obviously) the famed Cadillac Ranch. But more than that, there's a distinct culture of close-knit community, eccentrics, a thriving arts scene, and much more.

The point is, living in Amarillo is a unique experience. Because of that, it's really pretty easy to tell who's a native or a long-time resident. And I can prove it.

Here's a couple of ways you can say you're from Amarillo.....without saying you're from Amarillo.

Gallery Credit: Sarah Clark