By WARREN SLAUGHTER

After spending several thousands of dollars to alleviate drainage problems on north Jefferson Street, the Dalhart City Council is moving more cautiously to make sure that such a situation does not happen again. H & H Farms is requesting closure of an alley in Block 164 of the Blair Division of the city. The farming concern desires to place a seed warehouse and shop at this location, positioning it so that it faces Ponderosa Lane, which would require closure of the alley.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

Emergency response personnel answered a call on Friday, March 8 around noon at Hunter Construction located on U. S Highway 54 (Seventh Street). A crane operated by Martin Alvardo crashed to the ground.
Alvardo was removing a steal constructed silo that held cement for the local construction company. The 35 foot structure was being disassembled to rebuild the super structure underneath the silo.

By RODNEY WHITE

The forecast in Austin was for a 30 percent chance of rain with no mention of tornadoes, but by the time the Texline Tornadoes had pushed number one ranked Roxton into overtime the Roxton Lions had definitely issued a tornado warning.  Using a balanced attack led by Chance Helms, who along with Aaron Gutierrez each had 25 points, the Tornadoes almost completed their Cinderella season, but the dream came up just short with Texline losing in overtime 65-71.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The Dust Bowl Marathon Series will kick off the first leg of the event on Monday, March 18, in Dalhart at Rita Blanca Lake Park at 7:30 a.m. This event is creating quite a whirl wind of media recognition across the country.  The marathon is named after the drought which caused major ecological and agricultural damage in the Midwest in the 1930’s. The Texas panhandle received its share of the damage during this devastating time in history.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

Manney Bustos received his Eagle Scout honors in November of 2012, He is a member of Troop 500 of the South Plains Council in Lubbock and a graduate of Lubbock High School. Bustos is the third generation to attend North Western State University in Louisiana.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The Dalhart Police Department began investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 04. A call was received at the Dallam-Hartley Counties 911 Dispatch Center stating that a man had been shot on Texas Street.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. at East 9th Street and Maynard Street.  Rita Blanca Apartments, a 28 unit affordable rental housing development targeting low income agricultural workers, will be under construction this month. “Some of Dalhart’s most successful projects held their groundbreakings on the windiest days of the year—if this is an omen, today’s weather should bring you great success,” stated Dalhart Mayor Kevin Caddell.

By REV. JUDI WIEGMAN

I have a special, “right on” sister-in-law who lives in the state of Oregon.  She and I always have an e-mail, soapbox dialog going, sharing the deep thoughts that are on our minds.  She makes no apologies for the political stand she is passionate about.  I read, agree and support her with “you go girl,” and “way-to-go-sista,” comments, yet I shrink back from diving into the thick of it all.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The Dalhart Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4. A call was received at the Dallam-Hartley Counties 911 Dispatch Center stating that a man had been shot on Texas Street.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

Dalhart Police Department and Dallam-Hartley Counties Emergency Medical Services were called to the location of 5th Street and Maynard on Thursday, February 28, at approximately 6:00 p.m. Patricia Wilson, a 59 year old female, was stuck by Jessica Reese, a 29 year old white female. Reese was driving a 2002 Ford Explorer.

By RODNEY WHITE

The Texline Tornadoes had been in the regional tournament three years in a row, but they say the third time is the charm, and for Texline that couldn’t be truer.  The Tornadoes won their first game in the regional tournament in the last three tries by defeating Petersburg 49-39.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The beautiful weather on Saturday, March 2 was a perfect setting for the 107th Annual Fireman’s Chili and Stew Supper. 1200 pounds of chili meat, 200 pounds of beans, 450 pounds of stew meat and 200 pounds of potatoes was the beginning of “The best it’s ever been,” supper stated, Fire Chief Curtis Brown.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The National Transportation Safety Board began hearings on the June 24, 2012, crash that claimed the lives of three area men. The fourth crewmember jumped from the locomotive prior to the collision and survived with no major injuries.  The smell of smoke and sound of emergency vehicles filled the air in Goodwell, OK within minutes of the 10:01 a.m. CMT crash.

By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The Texan launched its second annual photo contest for area children to benefit the Meals on Wheels. Parents and grandparents were encouraged to submit photos of their children and grandchildren. While all of the children are absolutely adorable, only one could win.