Amarillo City Hall is becoming a secretive place, or so it seems.

The city has just annexed some land in the area west of Westgate Mall, reportedly to clear the way for a “big-box store” whose identity isn’t known.

Rumors began flying all over Facebook and other social media as to the identity of the mystery business.

City Hall, though, ain’t talkin’. I’m not yet sure why the hush-hush is on over at 10th and Buchanan.

Does the retailer not want its ID made known? Have they sworn the city management to some vow of secrecy until the retailer is darn good and ready to show its face.

From where I sit, it’s all just a bit silly.

The city has annexed the property to run some sewer lines to the location where the retailer reportedly is interested in building. That’s all on the up-and-up. There needs to be municipal water supplied as well. I get that, too.

A little birdie, someone in the know, has indicated to me he knows the name of the business. But for now, the official word hasn’t yet come from anyone in authority.

I hope it’s a good one — and I hope the secret will have been worth keeping.