By ASHLEY ELERICK

In an area where agriculture plays a major role in the the econonmy, it is essential for students to develop a base of knowledge regarding the industry as early as possible, according to Bi-County Livestock Show Secretary Ashley Thomas. The Bi-County Livestock Show has long since offered area students a way to become more familiar with the farming and ranching industry. For the 2011 show, planners have taken that involvement one step further by implementing a Junior Board of Directors.

By ASHLEY ELERICK

State Game Wardens will soon increase the enforcement of some local hunting laws, according to area Game Warden Adam Clark.

“Is there a way to clear my son’s criminal records?”

By ROBIN SCOTT

Question:  My son was arrested for a crime but was acquitted at trial.  He applied for a job and the arrest showed up on a criminal background check, but not the acquittal.  Now we realize that the arrest will haunt him from now on.  Is there a way to clear my son’s criminal record?

By ASHLEY ELERICK

Dalhart Youth Basketball (DYB) play officially began the weekend of January 8. The youth league provides an opportunity for boys and girls from Dalhart, Channing, Texline and Hartley to learn the fundamentals of the game and allows competitive playing time for kids who are too young to participate in school athletics.

By ASHLEY ELERICK

Each nine weeks students at St. Anthony’s Private School are required to read library books of their choosing as part of the school’s Accelerated Reading (AR) program. Upon completion of each book, students are then required to take a computerized test which measures comprehension and retention levels. As part of the program, a goal is set for each child by their teacher at the beginning of every nine week period. Goals are established individually, and are based on the student’s personal reading level and ability.

By ROBIN SCOTT

A man who planned to drive drugs through Dalhart found himself staying overnight instead, courtesy of the Dallam-Hartley County Jail.

By ASHLEY ELERICK

Regulation and reform of the healthcare industry in the United States has become a major issue not only nationally, but locally as well.

Power Washing

By JUDI WIEGMAN

2011!  Remember when everyone was all “hyped up” about the calendar changing to the year 2000!  People were stock-piling food, water and money; just in case “all systems” crashed.  Ten years have gone and a brand new one is stretching out before us. What will it bring?  Someone recently said, “Your set-back is a set-up for something good in 2011!"

By ROBIN SCOTT

January 12, 2011 marks the 238th anniversary of the opening of America’s first museum in Charleston, SC, which had its debut show in 1773.  American museums have now been the keeper of U.S. history for more than 200 years.

By ROBIN SCOTT

The Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department recently recognized six men for their achievements within the department during the annual Christmas Party.  Dalhart Fire Chief Brown, who has been with the department for 16 years, spoke about the firefighters honored.

By ROBIN SCOTT

The first blustery winter storm system rolled through the Dalhart area Monday, as temperatures hovered in the teens throughout the day, then plummeted to near zero and by 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, the mercury hovered at just one degree.

Is it legal for a person to advertise tattoo services even if he or she isn’t a licensed tattooer?

Question:  Is it legal for a person to advertise tattoo services even if he or she isn’t a licensed tattooer?

By RODNEY WHITE

Our neighbors from Stratford came to town for some basketball games Tuesday, and it was a very exciting, tough-fought game by both teams.  The Wolves struggled with penalties the first half, while Stratford played almost flawlessly.  However, in the second half, the role seemed to be reversed until the end of the game when Stratford picked up most of the penalties.  The Wolves took an 8-5 lead off of an outlet pass to Davonte Burks who raced down court and laid the ball in for two points.  At the end of the first quarter the lead was 12-7.

By ROBIN SCOTT

The winter months most surely include snow, ice and wet roadways.  During 2010 the Dallam and Hartley Counties area saw more snow than usual and an ice storm that left city streets covered in tree limbs and branches.  Planning ahead for safe winter driving while the weather is pleasant and the roads dry is a good plan.

By ROBIN SCOTT

Texas has recently offered a rebate program for Texans who purchase Energy Star rated appliances beginning December 20, 2010.  The process is simple and only requires filling out a form and providing some documentation.

By WARREN SLAUGHTER
Special to the Texan

The Dalhart City Council passed Resolution 2010-13, which denies Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy) an 11.35 percent rate increase sought by the company. The action was taken at the council’s meeting on December 28, 2010.