This came up at the Oct 13 council meeting and I haven't seen much about it, so here's the rundown.

Nothing has been voted on yet. It was discussion only, and the mayor asked staff to bring back an actual draft ordinance, maybe in November.

As presented, every dog and cat over 3 months old in city limits would need a microchip that's registered with the chip company, with your contact info kept current. If a pet changes hands, both the old and new owner would have 30 days to update it. There'd be a six-month grace period at first, and after that it would mostly come up when an animal control officer is already dealing with your animal. They didn't set a penalty or fine amount yet, and the only exemption they talked about was medical, with a note from your vet.

The council looks split. Mayor Stanley said a mandate would "criminalize a good part of our community" and he'd rather do voluntary chipping with incentives. Councilmember Simpson said he's looking forward to "voting and supporting" it.

The numbers staff gave were interesting. The shelter takes in 8,000 to 10,000 animals a year, and only about 1 in 5 gets back to its owner (21.3% so far this year). Animals that came in already chipped did a lot better: 152 of 283 went home in 2025, and 77 of 98 so far this year. Staff also said 9 of the 18 peer cities they looked at already require chips.

Also, if you adopt or reclaim a pet from the shelter, it already has to be chipped before it leaves.

If you want to chip your pet regardless, staff said it's $10 at Animal Management and free through the end of October.

I put the whole timeline together on my personal website, going back to when the advisory board first recommended it in 2025. Every item there links to its source, mostly the original City documents (agendas, minutes, city code, the meeting video) plus local news coverage, so you can check it yourself: https://amarilloledger.com/events/pet-microchipping/

It's free, no login. If I got something wrong let me know and I'll fix it.

So what do you all think? Would you support making it mandatory, or should it stay voluntary?

My daughter is getting married at Mack Dick Pavilion in Palo Duro Canyon this Dec, and I’m trying to get a better feel for the space before the wedding. (We live in Austin and I haven't been able to tour the venue) I’ve found a few professional wedding galleries, but I would especially love to hear from anyone who has actually had a wedding there, attended one, or worked one as a photographer/vendor.

I’d love to see any photos you have of the inside of the pavilion, kitchen/corridor area, porch/exterior at night, beverage setups, table layouts, dance floor, cake table, etc. Even phone pictures would be really helpful.

A few specific questions:

• How did you arrange tables for around 130–150 guests? With space for a dance floor.
• We are planning for ceremony outside - then moving all rented chairs from ceremony (and flowers from ceremony) inside for reception. Daughter wants coffee bar and charcuterie served outside while she takes pictures - then moving inside for buffet dinner from food truck. Will use outdoor supplied seating during social hour.
• Did you use the kitchen/service area for beverages? There appears to be a small built-in counter/bar near the kitchen, and I’m trying to figure out how much usable space is actually there. *We’re using a food truck that does not provide drinks, and we’re not serving alcohol. We’ll have a mobile coffee bar (outside preferably but may be too cold) plus bottled water and sodas in coolers or tubs (trying to rent or borrow galvanized metal tubs but haven't found any yet), so I’m especially trying to figure out the best place and setup for beverages.
• Did anyone add 5-foot tables in the hallway near the kitchen/corridor for drinks or food?
• If you have pictures of the fridge / freezer that would be helpful also - we will need to store 8-10 bags of ice in the freezer potentially - and 140 charcuterie cups in the fridge before wedding.
• Where did you put your cake/dessert table, coffee bar, gifts/cards, DJ, etc.?
• Were you able to use some of their round and square entry way tables for guest book/gifts etc?
• Did you do an exit after dark? We’re considering bubbles, and I’d love to know how well-lit the porch/entrance area was at night.
• Any quirks about the venue that you wish you had known ahead of time?

We already have the official floor plan and a few venue photos, so I’m mostly hoping for real wedding photos and firsthand experience that show how people actually used the space.

Thank you!

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Does anyone actually offer in person therapy visits in Amarillo? For years the only options I’ve found have been online and it makes it feel impossible to connect and actually deal with the problem

Hey everyone!
I'm moving to Amarillo for work by the end of October and looking for a good 1-bedroom apartment.
I'll be working near Claude, TX, so I'm trying to figure out which side of Amarillo would be best for commuting while still having grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, and other things nearby.
My budget is around $800–$1,000/month.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on good neighborhoods, apartment complexes, or areas I should avoid.
Also, how's the overall lifestyle in Amarillo for someone in their late 20s?
Thanks in advance!

Edit: I'm also open to sharing a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment with a roomate.If anyone is looking for a roommate or has any leads, feel free to reach out!

Looking for a good haunted house!

Come out to Zombies on the 31st in your best costumes and enjoy some live music and a chance to win some $$$.
Sponsored event so prizes just went from $500 to $1000 split between three category’s. Y’all show out!

Please help me find my cat... He was last seen Sunday night (10/11) in the Greenways. His name is Luke Sidewalker and he means everything to me and my two boys. He's indoor/outdoor but always comes home to eat at least once a day. I will be calling vets and checking shelters tomorrow. Any help is appreciated!

Can somone legitimately help me get in a job and help me with transportation, my family is about to get evicted by the end of this month. I wanna be able to work and help them. If anyone can help me , please dm me

Hi, I just tuned 18 not too long ago and I currently don’t have a social life. Outside of school (which I do online), I really would like to hang out with others and do things outside of my family, since we really don’t do anything. Any recommendations?

Anybody know or saw anything on i40 around 350pm to 420pm where their was 2 ibc tote on i40 between exit 63 and 62 a family member crashed into one and it will be great help to located the driver with the tote who left it on the highway

Thank you to all in advance

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Yo I’m looking for a photographer that either has a studio or works in a studio who can produce headshots for my new portfolio following this direction:

ive lived in amarillo all my life and i really dont know any abandoned places to check out here ive heard of the tunnels but dont know how to get in to them

I am on night shift, so I am up during the graveyard hours. It would be nice to have more stuff I can do at night on my days off. I will take any tips. Something that isn't a bar is a plus, but I don't mind if it is. It doesn't have to be anything specific either, I know my options are limited, so anything goes.

Prefer to not have to use a shop. Any FFL’s in town that are chill, reliable, and communicate with their customers?

I'm looking for someone who can stop by a Yesway convenience store and purchase three Monster Energy drinks for me preferably with cash.

There's a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 promotion where you can get an exclusive in-game item by uploading a picture of a receipt from a participating Yesway location. Unfortunately, there aren't any Yesway stores near me.

I'll cover the cost of the Monster drinks PLUS pay you an extra $10 for your time! You can keep the drinks, too. I just need a clear picture of the receipt showing the purchase.

If anyone is interested, please send me a message. I'd really appreciate the help!

Hey everyone! I noticed the old transgender amarillo sub was banned so I made a new one. Feel free to join! If you dont agree with the lifestyle then this post and subreddit isnt for you. You dont have to be trans to join, but please dont join just to make an ass out of yourself <3.

Any recommendations for wireless internet for gaming/tv streaming in the Georgia st area? I currently have AT&T and it’s just absolutely abysmal. Download speed has gotten worse, I can’t watch tv in the background while I edit due to stretching the internet to thin, it constantly goes out and I need to restart it and I’m just overall sick of it.

Any ideas or recommendations at all would be greatly appreciated!

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