Below is the full statement released by Josh Craft: "Today, I announce that I will not be seeking reelection for Place 1 on the Amarillo City Council in the upcoming May 2025 election.

Josh Craft, candidate for Place 1, wants to bring his public service mindset from being a firefighter to the Amarillo City Council in an effort to restore trust in city government.

The Amarillo City Council seated its final two members Wednesday at City Hall in Amarillo. From left are Josh Craft, Don Tipps, Mayor Cole Stanley, Tom Scherlen and Les Simpson.

Reid, who is backed by wealthy Amarillo businessman Alex Fairly, won with 61-percent of the vote. Reid will take the seat currently held by Josh Craft who did not seek a second term.

Councilmembers Josh Craft and Les Simpson were sworn in with family and friends present in the council gallery. Both members won their races with more than 60% of the vote in the June 24 runoff ...

Attendees of the Buc-ee’s Amarillo groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Cole Stanley, City Councilmen Josh Craft, Don Tipps, Tom Scherlen, Les Simpson and Former Mayor Ginger Nelson. Founded in ...