By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Two vehicle fires have been reported in the last week in Dalhart.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Two rounds of allotments of the vaccine for COVID-19 have been distributed to locations across the state of Texas this month.

Under the plan for distribution of the vaccine, front-line healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities are the first in line to receive the vaccine, according to information released by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

First responders were on the scene of a fire Thursday evening in Dalhart. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a car on fire inside a carport at a residence on Rock Island Avenue. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

For 17 years, DAWGS (Dalhart Animals Wellness Group and Sanctuary) in Texas has served as a beacon of hope for abandoned and stray dogs in the far northwest Texas panhandle. With a facility located just a few minutes outside of Dalhart, hundreds of dogs each year are provided temporary shelter as they await their forever home.

Bill Kelly
The Dalhart Texan

The Dalhart High cheerleaders lead the crowd from the sideline during a 30-second timeout as the Lady Wolves hosted the 2019-2020 Class 2A state champion Gruver Lady Hounds on Monday. 

Photo Courtesy Texline Fire Department

Santa Claus made an early stop in Texline on Monday evening. He was escorted through town by the Texline  Volunteer Fire Department and was accompanied by The Grinch.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) are available for each of the school district across the state for  the 2019-2020 school year. The reports are released by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and rank districts  with an “A” through “F” letter grade based on a myriad of criteria, including student testing performance.

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THE DALHART TEXAN

Dr. Natalie Hobdy answered questions regarding the vaccine for COVID-19. Distribution of the vaccine began last week, although the vaccine has not yet been received in Dallam and Hartley Counties.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Santa Claus was escorted through Dalhart last week by the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Retiring Hartley County Sheriff Franky Scott was honored by the Hartley County elected officials and deputies Friday morning with a reception at the Hartley County Courthouse in Channing. Scott will officially retire on December 31 after serving 20 years and five months as sheriff, capping a career of more than 40 years in law enforcement and finishing as the longest-serving sheriff in Hartley County.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The number of deaths related to COVID-19 in Dallam and Hartley Counties has risen to 17. The total comes as  an additional fatality of a Hartley County resident was reported Tuesday afternoon by the Dalhart Office of  Emergency Management.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) reports for school districts have been released by the  Texas Education Agency (TEA). 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Both the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report and the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the district were approved by the Dalhart Independent School District board of education at their  Tuesday evening meeting. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam Hartley County Hospital Board has authorized the sale of property owned by the hospital district. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A total of three inches of snow fell Saturday night into Sunday morning in Dalhart. That’s the official total from the National Weather Service in Amarillo. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation will receive additional prize funds from The Panhandle Gives, for a total receipt of $144,598.84. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Ron Hein is retiring from the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department after 28 years of service.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Christmas lights are up in neighborhoods across Dalhart as residents welcome the holiday season.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The merger between AimBank and FirstBank & Trust was completed as of the end of business December 4.  The announcement was made in a joint statement of the two banks this week.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The flashing lights at the intersection of Highway 87 and FM 281 are now active. The lights were installed earlier this fall.