By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Texas cities, counties, transit systems and special taxing districts will receive $690.4 million in local sales tax allocations for June, state comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week. That’s down 11.7 percent compared to June 2019. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A new date has been set for the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Just over 77 acres burned in a grass fire late Thursday afternoon in Channing. The fire was reported just after 4 p.m. near Seventh Street in Channing. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Preliminary budget discussions have started for Dallam County as the commissioners have sent letters to department heads for budget requests for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Children ages five to 10 had the opportunity to spend Monday through Wednesday participating in unicorn and mermaid themed crafts and activities at the Rita Blanca Lake Center. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council voted to deny a recommendation by the Economic Development Council (EDC) for up to
$750,000 for the new recreation center.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

One person has died following a single-vehicle accident early Sunday morning. 

Photos Courtesy Dalhart Police Department

The Dalhart Police Department welcomed three new officers last week. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Lake Center. However, the center has already had a soft opening for the public, and Dalhart Community Connect classes are utilizing the classroom space in the facility. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A total of $10,000 will be given away over the next five weeks to benefit the Dalhart economy. The Dalhart Pledge Campaign aims to promote shopping local this summer. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A budget workshop was held for the upcoming fiscal year for the Dalhart Independent School District on Tuesday evening. The new fiscal year begins July 1, and the board has until June 30 to approve a budget. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Governor Greg Abbott has announced plans for Phase III of reopening the state Wednesday. Beginning in April, many businesses were closed in order to follow social distancing guidelines in response to COVID-19. Over the last month, businesses have reopened with steadily increasing capacity.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Hartley High School hosted graduation ceremonies on the school lawn for the first time on Saturday morning. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A check for $100,000 was presented to the Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Board at their meeting
Thursday evening by the Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District has received funds for COVID- 19 related relief. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Opportunities for families to receive meals for children continue as the school year ends. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been a total of 39 positive test results for COVID-19 reported in Hartley and Dallam Counties. 

Bill Kelly
The Dalhart Texan

Graduates from Dalhart, Channing and Texline celebrated commencement ceremonies Friday, May 22. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A high speed chase that began in Hartley County ended with a crash Thursday evening near Raton, N.M. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

New turf was laid on the football field at the Dalhart High School stadium Thursday morning.