Recently, students from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine visited the Dalhart area as they participated in an elective course called The Food Animal Production Tour (VTPP 948).  A total of nine students along with their instructors Drs. John Davidson, Virginia Fajt and Dan Posey made several Dalhart stops including Premium Standard Farms, Dalhart Jersey Ranch, Full Circle Jerseys, Circle H Headquarters and Hilmar Cheese.  The veterinarians at Circle H Headquarters were hosts of the event.

    Two men riding motorcycles early Monday were involved in an accident that sent both to Coon Memorial Hospital.  EMS, Dallam County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety were dispatched to the scene just after 10:00 a.m.  The accident occurred just north of Dalhart on Highway 87 near the intersection of N. Sedan Road.

    Back by popular demand is Kingbaby, with lead vocalist and guitarist Lance Bulen.  Kingbaby will perform at Rita Blana Coliseum on Friday, July 17th at 9:00 p.m.  The group will arrive in Dalhart in time for a live interview on KXIT Radio on Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

    On Monday, the World Heath Organization (WHO) has officially classified 94,512 cases as influenza A (H1N1) infection, swine flu in 112 countries.  To date, 429 people have died worldwide.  The United States has reported 33,902 laboratory confirmed human cases or 35.87 percent of the total cases worldwide.  Deaths in the United States have reached 170 or 39.62 percent of the total deaths worldwide.  The Phase 6 Alert continues.

At 10:00 a.m. on August 8th , Parade Marshal Huie Stanley riding his horse, Lucky, will lead the 73rd XIT Rodeo and Reunion Parade with pride and dignity in the town where Huie says, “The people are the best,” Dalhart, TX.

    Caleb Hiner, three-year-old grandson of Rocky and Cindy Hiner of Dalhart, has been receiving BOTOX® injection treatment shots in both of his legs, his right arm and his right hand every three months for almost two years. Caleb has Cerebral Palsy, Cortical Visual Impairment, Mental Disorder, Autism, paralysis on his right side and very little upper body strength.  Within a few hours to a couple of days after the botulinum toxin is injected into the affected muscle(s), the spasms or contractions are reduced or eliminated altogether.

    Mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are annoying pests that not only bother people, but their pets as well.  During the summer months the pesky pests flourish, and keeping animals safe from infestation is an important part of summer animal care.

Chelsea Owens, the 24-year-old daughter of Robert (Butch) & Christine Owens, graduated from Texas Tech University with a Master’s of Science in Human Development & Family Studies on May 8th.  Her thesis was titled “Having a Sibling with Cancer During Childhood”.

   Jody Evans has been a lifetime Panhandle resident.  She moved to Dalhart from Sunray and has been involved in ranching all of her life.  For two and a half years she has operated De Ja Vu, a shop in downtown Dalhart, specializing in flowers, gifts and “gently worn” clothing.  She receives help with the business from her three sisters - Lori, Bunky and Marni.

The Dallam and Hartley Counties Historical Association and XIT Museum honored local photographer, Sylvia Renick, at a reception held Thursday, July 2nd.  Renick’s photography exhibit entitled “The Privileged” was inspired by a quote, “The Privilege of a lifetime of being who you are [Joseph Campbell].” The exhibit unveiled last Thursday is open to the public and will run through July 31st.

A 13-year-old girl has made allegations against a Hartley ISD teacher of causing her to engage in inappropriate sexual contact with him.  The allegation against Thompson by the young girl lead to an investigation and the subsequent issuance of a warrant for arrest.  The warrant issued for the arrest of Ronald Alvin Thompson was executed on Monday, July 6th and Thompson was taken into custody.

No one is immune from feeling angry, and everyone gets angry sometime.  Why and when one gets angry is as specific to an individual as a set of fingerprints.  Anger is described in the dictionary as a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong, a feeling of wrath.

    The Walk on the Wild Side day camp provided a chance to learn about nature in different ways.   The three-day camp ran from June 30th through July 2nd.   Youngsters were face to face with snakes, made plaster casts, and walked through the canyon. Each activity incorporated nature in its theme.