It's another busy Monday for local governments across the Panhandle, with county commissioners and the Amarillo ISD Board all scheduled to meet. Meanwhile, Amarillo police are investigating two separate fatal crashes that claimed two lives over the weekend.
Potter County Commissioners Meet Monday
The Potter County Commissioners Court meets Monday at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at 350 S.E. Sixth Ave., Suite 2141. Commissioners will hear a report from the Extension Office and consider adding a civilian investigator to the Panhandle Auto Burglary Unit. Other items include paving materials for Arnot Road, a medical examiner services agreement with Lubbock County, wildfire debris removal and Phase 2 of the District Courts Building Project. They'll also discuss employment matters, county projects, the jail report and insurance claims before opening the floor for public comments.
Moore County Looks at Vote Centers, AI Training
The Moore County Commissioners Court also meets Monday at 9 a.m. at the courthouse, 715 S. Dumas Ave. The agenda includes computer purchases for the tax office and sheriff's office, an airport hangar lease, digitizing election records and the possible creation of countywide vote centers. Commissioners will also consider an AI training course through the Texas Association of Counties, along with Road and Bridge business. Public comments will be taken on agenda items.
AISD Board Has Full Monday Agenda
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees meets Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Rod Schroder Support Center, 7200 I-40 West. Trustees are expected to hear committee reports before considering several agreements, including email security with UT Austin and a partnership with the City of Amarillo for the AISD Police Department. They'll also review an internal audit plan, updates to district policies and expanding the Teacher Incentive Allotment to career and technical education. The consent agenda includes several technology renewals, phone services and professional development contracts.
Police Investigating Two Fatal Crashes
Amarillo police are investigating two separate crashes that left two people dead over the weekend. The first happened Saturday night near St. Francis Avenue and Irwin Road when a pickup struck another vehicle, left the roadway and rolled several times. A second fatal crash happened early Sunday at South Georgia Street and Southwest 15th Avenue after investigators say a driver ran a red light, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving several vehicles. The identities of both victims have not yet been released as officers continue their investigation.
