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New FPC president tours Dalhart campusBy Nixie Sanderson Frank Phillip College’s new president, Dr. Glendon Forgey, received his first tour of the Gene and Louise Rahll Campus in Dalhart on Wednesday.
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Two injured in Highway 54 collisionBy Nixie Sanderson First responders were on the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Highway 54 approximately 20 miles west of Dalhart on Wednesday afternoon. >> More
Dalhart school board reviews audit findingsBy Nixie Sanderson Processes and procedures related to the audit findings and recommendations were reviewed by the Dalhart Independent School District’s board of education Tuesday evening. The district’s annual audit was presented last month by Gary Brown, of Brown, Graham, and Company, P.C. >> More
Barn fire in eastern Hartley County Friday morningBy Nixie Sanderson Hartley and Dalhart fire fighters were called to a barn fire Friday morning east of Hartley. The Dalhart Fire Department reminds everyone to use heat lamps safely during this cold weather. The Hartley County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Winter storm breaks recordsBy Nixie Sanderson THE DALHART TEXAN Dalhart broke records this weekend with snowfall and dangerously cold temperatures as a winter storm moved through the region. According to the National Weather Service in Amarillo, Dalhart received 5.2 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 2.4 inches of snow set in 1960.
Dangerously cold temps in the forecastBy Nixie Sanderson Freezing fog this week led to frosted trees throughout Dalhart. Temperatures have been below the freezing mark since Tuesday and are expected to remain below freezing for at least the next several days. >> More
County approves interlocal agreement for road repairsBy Nixie Sanderson The Dallam County Commissioners have entered an interlocal agreement with the City of Dalhart to complete street repairs on Caviness Road near Hilmar Cheese.
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Bills aim to modernize immunization registryBy Nixie Sanderson State Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) participated in a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon with Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) and and Representative Donna Howard (D-Austin) to unveil newly introduced legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s immunization tracking system.
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Library looking for new space to expandBy Nixie Sanderson Activity at the Dallam-Hartley County Library has returned to normal after COVID-19 temporarily closed the building to in-person programs last year. And, as the library continues to expand programs to meet the needs of the community, the space of the downtown institution is becoming pushed to its limits. >> More
Dalhart school board members participate in training programsBy Nixie Sanderson The Dalhart Independent School District’s Board of Education held a called meeting Thursday night to complete the required training hours. >> More
Remembering Cam HarrisonBy Nixie Sanderson A memorial was held Saturday at the Rita Blanca Coliseum for Cameron Harrison, who passed away in 2019 following a collision while riding a motorcycle in Dalhart. >> More
Vaccine clinics scheduled for second doseBy Nixie Sanderson
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Five acres burn south of KerrickPhoto Courtesy Dalhart Fire Department Approximately five acres burned in a grass fire late Wednesday evening. Dalhart firefighters were called to the scene of the fire at approximately 9:15 p.m. five miles south of Kerrick on FM 807 in Dallam County. Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown said the fire began off of the road and the exact cause of the fire was not determined. >> More
Leadership conference forging forward in 2021By Nixie Sanderson Forging Forward was the theme for a leadership conference held last week at Frank Phillips College in Dalhart.
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La Rita Theatre returns with Fun Pianos performance this monthBy Nixie Sanderson Live performances at the La Rita Theatre are set to return this month as the theatre welcomes back The Fun Pianos Show. >> More
New Loves Travel Stop slated for later this yearBy Nixie Sanderson A new Love’s Travel Stop is in the works for Dalhart, with plans for construction on the north side of town.
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Dalhart crowns basketball royaltyBy Bill Kelly Kaeona Marquez and Will Moore were named Basketball Queen and King during the Senior Night activities that were held in between the varsity games against River Road on January 29. >> More
One dead following rollover accidentBy Nixie Sanderson One person has died following a collision in Hartley County last week.
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Intermediate students place at UILSubmitted To A total of 57 Dalhart Intermediate School students participated in their first-ever virtual meet this year while competing against five other districts. >> More
City council awards seal coat bid for 2021By Nixie Sanderson Bids were considered and awarded for seal coat for 2021 by the Dalhart City Council in their Tuesday evening meeting.
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