“Constitutional Carry” goes into effect in Texas Sept. 1

By Bill Kelly
THE DALHART TEXAN

While it has been possible for a long time to acquire a permit or license to carry a concealed handgun in Texas, a new law will go into effect tomorrow, September 1, that will allow Texans to carry handguns without a permit.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

By Rhonda Butters

THE DALHART TEXAN 

Livingston Machinery Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday August 24. More photos
and details about the groundbreaking will be in the September 3 edition of the Dalhart Texan.

City council votes to keep tax rate steady

By Drew Stegall

THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council held a regular city meeting on Tuesday August 24. This meeting was held at the Dalhart City Hall located at 6 p.m., and the public was invited to attend. It is possible to watch the council meeting on the City of Dalhart’s YouTube Channel.

Wolves open season at home tonight 

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN 

The Dalhart Golden Wolves start the 2021 season at home tonight in the Memorial Stadium against one of their main rivals, the Perryton Rangers. Tickets are available at the GoFan website or app.

Dalhart FFA member Brisbynne Arp selected to perform with National FFA Chorus at 2021 National FFA Convention & Expo

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN 

INDIANAPOLIS — Brisbynne Arp, a member of the Dalhart High School FFA chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight October 27-30 of this year during the 2021 National FFA Convention & Expo in, Indianapolis. 

Arp, who is a senior and FFA Student Advisor, is the daughter of Gator and Ashley Arp. She has been selected to be a member of the National FFA Chorus.

Dalhart Rotary Club hears from District Governor

Rotary District Governor Brenda Debons presented a banner to Barbie Walker, President of the Dalhart Rotary Club, on Thursday August 20.

Dalhart’s Kate Allen accepted to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine

(Stillwater, Oklahoma) – Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine officially welcomed the class of 2025 at an Induction Ceremony held on Aug. 13 in the McKnight Center located on the OSU Stillwater campus. Among the 106 new veterinary students was Kate Allen of Dalhart, Texas. Allen earned a BS degree in Nutrition from Texas A&M University – College Station. She is the daughter of Kimberly and William Allen of Hartley County, Texas. Allen was the Valedictorian of the Dalhart High Class of 2017.

Dalhart grad Luke Daniels serving on NJHA Board of Directors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Four National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members were elected to the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors at the 2021 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Hereford Spectacular, July 3-9, in Kansas City, Mo.

Tribute show Four By Four coming to La Rita Theatre

From the creative team that brought you the hit shows . . . OH WHAT A NIGHT! A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and SUPREME REFLECTIONS A Loving Tribute To Diana Ross & The Supremes comes a unique concept in tribute shows . . .

Four By Four is an exciting new multitribute musical revue conceived and directed by award-winning Broadway producer/director Michael Chapman, written by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon with choreography by Paul Holmquist. It is coming to the La Rita Theatre in Dalhart on Saturday September 11 at 7 p.m.

Guiding Texas youth toward a bright future

BY Paul Schattenberg

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE COMMUNICATIONS

The Texas 4-H program offers youth countless opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their life. One of the most impactful opportunities 4-H offers is the ability for high school students to get a close-up look at some possibilities for their future.

Louise Rahll looks back at XIT over the years

By Drew Stegall

THE DALHART TEXAN

The 85th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion was celebrated in Dalhart a couple of weeks ago. XIT has changed a lot over the years and no one has experienced these changes quite like long time Dalhart resident Louise Rahll.

Dalhart ISD adds new staff members 

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN 

Dalhart ISD added several new teachers and other staff members to all four campuses and the Central Office for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Hospital District thanks volunteers 

“Tea in the Courtyard” was held recently to thank volunteers for their work this summer in the Coon Memorial Hospital and Coon Memorial Nursing Home (CNMH) courtyards The Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District (DHCHD) and DHC Healthcare Foundation served iced tea and cookies to thank volunteer groups and individuals who have planted and watered the flower beds this summer and helped in other ways as well.

Channing hosts Legacy of the XIT Roundup this weekend

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN 

Channing will host the first ever “Legacy of the XIT Roundup” this Saturday, August 21 as part of a larger community-wide celebration that will also include a school reunion and a church service. While Dalhart is the home of the XIT Rodeo & Reunion, the XIT General Office is located in Channing and connects the town to the longtime legacy of the XIT Ranch.

First Baptist Church youth rebuild benches for nursing home

The First Baptist Church (FBC) youth group rebuilt five park benches for Coon Memorial Nursing Home Residents on Saturday July 31.

The youth knew the benches were from the nursing home but did not understand exactly who sits in the benches, so it was explained to them. “Residents who live in Coon Memorial Nursing Home are varying ages from 52 to 101 and have many different issues” said Joyce Bezner, Volunteer Resources Director. “Some residents live very normal lives at the nursing home just as they would at their previous home, but simply need someone to keep an eye on them. Others’ health issues range to needing complete nursing care. Memory Lane is a special section where residents with memory issues can live safely. So, who sits on the benches? Maybe a grandmother remembering her children playing on the lawn. Maybe a grandfather remembering his hobby of gardening. Maybe an elderly woman just enjoying the outdoors and watching the birds and rabbits."

Dalhart City Council holds regular meeting

By Drew Stegall

THE DALHART TEXAN

The City of Dalhart held a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday August 10 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chamber in City Hall This meeting was open to the public and can even be viewed on the city’s YouTube channel.

The meeting began with a prayer by Member Dwayne Smith. The council then moved to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda contained three items: Approval of minutes of the regular meeting that took place on July 27th, approval of July financial reports, and approval of July bills. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Ribbon cutting photo cutline: The Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday August 4 to celebrate the grand opening of the Rusty Pearl Boutique.

AgriLife Extension brings back QuickBooks short courses

By Kay Ledbetter

TEXAS AGRILIFE

One-day trainings to be Aug. 25 in Amarillo, Sept. 8 in Lubbock.

The Panhandle District QuickBooks Pro Desktop Short Courses by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be on Aug. 25 in Amarillo and Sept. 8 in Lubbock.

The one-day trainings will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the respective Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers, located at 6500 W. Amarillo Blvd. in Amarillo and 1102 E. Drew St. north of Lubbock.

Worth the Wait! 

85th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion makes history

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN

After having to skip the 84th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone who enjoys rodeo or the feeds or the other activities that go along with XIT weekend were ready for a big celebration, and the 85th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion delivered with not just a great rodeo and all the other regular activities, but with opening ceremonies on both Friday and Saturday nights that set a new standard for the yearly celebration that will be hard to beat in the future.

Preslie Poling crowned 2021 XIT Rodeo Queen

By Bill Kelly

THE DALHART TEXAN

Preslie Poling was named as the 2021 XIT Rodeo Queen Saturday evening, while Kaytly Clift was named First Runner-Up. Poling is 16-years old and is the daughter of Todd and Honey Poling, and has three brothers, Tucker, Bo and Levi.

Poling lives in Clayton, New Mexico and attends Clayton High School. She is a member of the FFA, and is currently the Parliamentarian of her chapter in Clayton. Poling also plays basketball, and is one of the captains of her high school team. She shows horses as well, and pole vaults during track and field season.