This Is What Amarillo Needs Most According to Residents

One of the great things about Amarillo is that it is always moving and expanding. At the same time, the city can feel stuck in its ways. It's no secret that the city is growing and new businesses are moving in constantly. However, there are still things residents say Amarillo is missing.

What Amarillo Residents Say the City Needs Most

On any given day, you can almost hear the keyboards of citizens across I-40 as they ask for better, and those voices are hard to ignore

We jumped on social media and scanned through different sites to find out what Amarilloans really want for the Yellow City. It’s a community-driven want list, asking how Amarillo can be better. So we tallied the comments and put together a list of fifteen things Amarillo needs most. We left restaurants off because, well, we’ve seen that list 100 times. Yes, this list does include some of the most obvious businesses we all want.

Top Requested Changes in Amarillo From Social Media

Top Things Amarillo Needs According to Residents

As Amarillo continues to grow, residents are sharing what they believe the city is missing. This gallery features top requests, including new grocery stores, entertainment options, and improvements in city leadership and infrastructure.

Why Amarillo Residents Want More Grocery Store Options

This list is telling. Amarillo residents want a much bigger selection when it comes to grocery shopping. The majority of suggestions revolve around grocery stores and places to buy food.

Entertainment Options Amarillo Residents Want to See

Entertainment is another big ask from residents. People want more places to go, play, and actually spend time

Calls for Better City Leadership in Amarillo

Others want to see a change in how the city operates, from the City Council to the community itself. Many are asking for leadership that listens and fixes what needs to be fixed instead of passing the buck back to residents.

The Most Frustrating Intersections in Amarillo According to Local Drivers

Amarillo drivers didn’t hold back when asked which intersections cause the most traffic frustration in the city. From mistimed traffic lights and confusing turn lanes to heavy congestion and construction delays, these intersections were mentioned again and again by locals. Scroll through the gallery to see the top 10 intersections Amarillo drivers say slow them down the most and find out if your daily commute made the list.

Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford

Best Places To Buy Fresh Local Beef Around Amarillo

Amarillo sits in the middle of cattle country, and there are several places where you can buy fresh beef raised right here in the Texas Panhandle. From rancher storefronts to farmers' markets and specialty butcher shops, these locations make it easy to skip grocery store meat and support local ranchers.

Gallery Credit: Lori Crofford

Source: What Amarillo Residents Say the City Needs Most Right Now

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