By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

An appeal filed by Cory Wayne Tidrow (also known as Kory Tidrow) was ovverruled by the Court of Appeals of the Seventh District of Texas in June. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Most wheat in the Dallam and Hartley County area has already been harvested for silage, with only a small portion held for grain harvest. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council took no action regarding a request for up to $750,000 in Economic Development Committee (EDC) funds to be used for the construction of a recreation center in Dalhart. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order today requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases. 

Rhonda Butters
The Dalhart Texan

The fireworks display in Dalhart continued as scheduled Saturday night as the panhandle celebrated Independence Day. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The 84th Annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion has been canceled. The announcement was made Friday afternoon by the XIT Rodeo and Reunion directors via social media. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

COVID-19 has changed the way many activities have been conducted this summer, including summer camps and classes in Dalhart. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Social distancing in response to COVID-19 led to the closure of schools, as well as many businesses, beginning in March.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Flags are placed at Memorial Park Cemetery throughout the year to honor the veterans laid to rest in Dalhart. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in the Dallam and Hartley County area, with an additional fatality reported late last week. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The candidates for the 84th Annual XIT Rodeo & Reunion queen competition have been selected. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year as well as a three-year capital plan, at their meeting Thursday evening. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dry conditions continue to persist throughout the region, and grass fires have been a daily occurrence in Dallam and Hartley Counties. 

In addition to grass fires, two other fires are also being investigated as arson. 

22 citizens address
rec center, EDC funds

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A total of 22 people addressed the Dalhart City Council on Tuesday evening, all voicing their opinion on a decision by the council to deny up to $750,000 for the construction of a recreation center in Dalhart. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Early voting begins next week for the July 14 runoff election. Both Democratic and Republican voters will have the opportunity to decide the outcome of the primary elections for federal and state offices. 

Brittni Turner
The Dalhart Texan

The Rita Blanca Lake Center is officially open, and the project completion was celebrated with a movie in the park Saturday night.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Jonathan Berngen took first place in the pinewood derby race held Thursday afternoon. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dallam County has seen an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart firefighters responded to a grass fire Monday afternoon near Rock Hill Road and Highway 54 at approximately 1:39 p.m., as well as a grass fire near Nevada Street and Texline Street on the north side of Dalhart (above) just before 5 p.m. Monday. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN 

The 2020-2021 budget for the Dalhart Independent School District was adopted Tuesday evening by the board of education after a presentation by district business manager Brian Walton and a public hearing.