North Heights Community Celebrated Centennial
The Amarillo neighborhood gathered at Bones Hooks Park to honor its 100-year history.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Civic
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The North Heights community marked its centennial with a celebration held at Bones Hooks Park in Amarillo. The event, hosted by the North Heights Advisory Association, honored the neighborhood's history while looking toward its future development.
Why it matters
The gathering served as a key opportunity for the City of Amarillo Planning Department to collect resident feedback for the upcoming North Heights Community Plan update. By engaging with locals, officials aim to align future neighborhood investments with current resident priorities.
The centennial celebration marks a century of existence for the North Heights community. Future events, including an upcoming Business Expo, carry entry fees ranging from $10 to $25.
The players
North Heights Advisory Association
This local entity is responsible for coordinating centennial events and supporting the North Heights neighborhood.
City of Amarillo Planning Department
The department is the municipal agency tasked with collecting community feedback to shape regional land use and development policies.
League of Women Voters of Amarillo
This is a nonpartisan civic organization that works to encourage informed and active participation in government.
NAACP
The organization works to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination.
The details
Attendees at the celebration participated in memory map questionnaires to provide input on neighborhood planning. Local organizations, including the League of Women Voters of Amarillo and the Amarillo chapter of the NAACP, were also present to provide resources to the public.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: North Heights 100th anniversary celebration occurred.
October 10, 2026: Amarillo NAACP Mental Health Forum is scheduled.
October 17, 2026: Business Expo will be held at 901 N. Hayden.
October 31, 2026: Halloween All Black Party is scheduled at 901 N. Hayden.
Industry Dynamics
The celebration follows the established pattern of public outreach required for the North Heights Community Plan update. This effort mirrors broader municipal strategies where neighborhood centennials are leveraged to increase civic participation in long-term urban planning.
Residents can actively shape future neighborhood investments by contributing to the ongoing community planning process. Those interested in local business or networking can register for the upcoming expo at 901 N. Hayden for a fee of $25.
The takeaway
Engaging in community centennial events provides residents with a direct path to influence local development priorities. Attending scheduled forums and expos helps citizens stay informed about resources available within their own neighborhood.
What happens next
A Mental Health Forum is scheduled for October 10, 2026. A Business Expo at 901 N. Hayden will take place on October 17, 2026, for a $25 registration fee. The community will host a Halloween All Black Party at 901 N. Hayden on October 31, 2026, featuring a $10 entry fee and a $100 costume prize for attendees aged 30 and older.
Further reading
Learn more about local government outreach and resident initiatives in the Amarillo Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Amarillo Globe-News.
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