By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

A law requiring labels for foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) is headed to President Barack Obama, who has indicated he plans to sign the bill. 

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THE DALHART TEXAN

A small fire was reported at Legacy Assisted Living in Dalhart Sunday just after 5 p.m.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Wellington State Bank has announced it has filed an application with the Banking Commissioner of Texas for a merger with First National Bank in Dalhart.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

A storm that rolled through Dalhart starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening brought gusting winds and flash flood rain that caused damage around town, including this tree that was uprooted on Peach Avenue.

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THE DALHART TEXAN

Miguel Dairy Service (MDS), with offices in Hereford, Texas, and Garden City, Kansas, is acquiring Reliable Milking Systems of Dalhart, Texas, effective July 15, 2016.

By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Hartley County Commissioners met in Channing for their regular monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m.

By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council met Tuesday night, July 12. The council, City Manager James Stroud and City Attorney Greg Oelke discussed at length about acting upon a special use permit for requirements for manufactured homes.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

“Crime needs to stop here in Dalhart and surrounding areas and only we as a community can make it stop.”

This is the commission of the newly reestablished Dalhart Neighborhood Watch program, reinstated by several concerned local residents, in collaboration with the Dalhart Police Department. 

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart has seen a wave of recordbreaking heat so far in July, with a total of four days breaking previous records in the last week. Some of the records broken were set more than 50 years ago. The most recent record-breaking temperature was set Sunday with a high of 107 degrees in Dalhart. The previous record was set in 2009 at 103 degrees.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Cargill announced Friday that it plans to sell it’s cattle feed yards in Dalhart and Bovina to Friona Industries.

The terms of the sale were not released, and the transaction will not be complete until final agreements and regulatory reviews are completed, according to information released by the company last week. Cargill will retain the feed yards in Yuma, Colo., and Letoi, Kans. Cargill states the employees currently at the at Dalhart and Bovina feed yards will be offered positions with Friona Industries.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The shooting in Dallas last Thursday night, July 7 that claimed the lives of five Dallas Police Officers and wounded 11 others hits close to home for many, but especially for Carrol Ailshie, mother of one of the officers wounded.

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Lego camps began yesterday as part of the Community Connect classes held throughout the summer. Camps for students aged four through eighth and eight through 12 are held.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Fireworks lit up the sky over Dalhart Sunday in celebration of Independence Day, despite strong storms in he area.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The evil Dogsbreath Devereaux, M.D., plans to marry Lotta Cash so he can inherit her fortune and her late husband’s clinic in this year’s annual XIT Melodrama, “ Dogsbreath Devereaux, the Dastardly Doctor or…Nurses! Foiled Again,” slated for the XIT Rodeo and Reunion weekend at the La Rita Theatre.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The XIT Parade, “XIT Pride…The 80th Ride!” is scheduled for Saturday, August 6 with a lineup at 8:30 a.m. The deadline for participants is Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m. Registrations may be emailed to brewer@xit.net or mailed to PO Box 1763 Dalhart TX 79022.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Jon Farris says that he has come home to lead a church in Texas by a wayward route. Farris is the new pastor at Lakeview United Methodist Church in Dalhart and Texline United Methodist Church.

By ZELDA BETH LAND
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District board met Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. The board went into executive session following their open meeting to take action regarding medical appointments. The board accepted a recommendation for the appointment of Blake Bannister, PA-C, and Marshall Chad Coleman, NP, as
allied health professionals. 

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Independent School District administration confirmed new staff hires and staff changes for the 2016-17 school year, voted on and approved at the board meeting held Tuesday, June 21.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown was recently recognized for excellence and named Firefighter of the Year by the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas, making history within the association and for the Dalhart Fire Department.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy all things nature locally is by visiting the secluded and picturesque hiking trails located along Rita Blanca Lake.