AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo City Council has extended its budget workshop to next Friday after discovering a potential shortfall in the city’s general fund.

The council had initially planned to conclude budget discussions today, but more time is needed to address rising costs and balance the 2025-26 budget.

"There's just so much," said Don Tipps, Councilmember for Place 2. "Now we've got a time deadline that we're against and we're faced with. And I appreciate you recognizing the fact that we're in an impossible situation with this council."

City officials are grappling with how to fund key services, including public safety, infrastructure repairs, and employee pay raises, while facing a projected revenue shortfall. The city's $579 million budget covers a wide range of se

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