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300 COVID vaccines given, more doses on the wayBy Nixie Sanderson The Dallam Hartley County Hospital District is asking area residents to have patience when calling to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. As of Friday, the hospital district had administered approximately 300 vaccines. >> More
Committee selects name for scholarship for Dalhart FPC studentsBy Nixie Sanderson A name has been picked for a scholarship that will allow Dalhart students to attend Frank Phillips College to obtain a certificate or associate's degree. The scholarship will be named the Rahll Campus Scholarship Endowment. >> More
One trapped in Friday roll overSubmitted to One person was trapped following a rollover accident Friday evening on FM 807 in Hartley County. According to information from the Hartley County Sheriff’s Office, the semi-truck rolled at a curve in the road east of Hartley. >> More
Comptroller delivers revenue estimateBy Nixie Sanderson Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said the state can expect to have $112.5 billion in revenue available for general purpose spending for the 2022-2023 biennium. >> More
Dallam County distributes Capital Credit FundsBy Nixie Sanderson Capital Credit Funds were distributed by the Dallam County Commissioners at their Monday morning meeting.
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City moves forward with bond refinancingBy Nixie Sanderson Refinancing of the 2014 certificate of obligation bonds was approved by the Dalhart City Council at their Tuesday evening meeting.
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Sales tax allocations up 2.6 percent over 2020By Nixie Sanderson A total of $783.2 million in sales tax collections were distributed to counties, cities, transit systems, and special taxing districts across the state by the comptroller’s office this month. That’s up 2.6 percent from what was distributed in January 2020.
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Nursing home, assisted living staff and residents receive COVID-19 vaccineSubmitted to Thursday, 46 senior care staff, 19 Legacy Assisted Living residents, and 30 Coon Memorial Nursing Home residents were vaccinated for COVID-19. CVS Pharmacy hosted the vaccine clinic. >> More
Stock show ends for another yearBy Nixie Sanderson The 2021 Dallam and Hartley Bi-County Livestock Show has come to an end. The show was held last week, with some differences to accommodate social distancing protocols due to COVID-19. This year’s show began on Wednesday with steers and heifers. >> More
Grand Champion Steer crownedBy Nixie Sanderson The 2021 Bi-County Livestock Show kicked off Wednesday with steers and heifers at the Rita Blanca Coliseum in Dalhart. >> More
Task force makes proposals to combat traffickingBy Nixie Sanderson January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation declaring recognition of the month in Texas and urging residents to recognize the signs of human trafficking. >> More
First COVID-19 vaccines given locallyBy Nixie Sanderson The first vaccinations against COVID-19 were administered locally on Monday. The vaccines were supplied by Dalhart United Pharmacy to the Dallam Hartley County Hospital District employees.
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Jackson takes oath of office for Texas congressional seatSubmitted to WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) issued a statement following his swearing-in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives on Sunday, January 3, 2021.
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Newly elected officials take oaths of officeBy Nixie Sanderson The start of the new year means the start of new terms for Dallam and Hartley County elected officials. Oaths of office were administered Friday at both county courthouses.
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ACE members weigh benefits of local higher education accessBy Nixie Sanderson Frank Phillips College, along with the Amarillo Area Foundation and Gene and Louise Rahll, announced a $1.5 million endowment gift as the foundation for a scholarship program. The Rahll’s contribution of $1.5 million establishes the initial funds for this future scholarship fund.
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Year in ReviewTake a look back at 10 of the top local stories to be published in The Dalhart Texan throughout 2020 in
Local voters decide new district, county attorneys Voters in Dallam and Hartley County had the opportunity to decide several contested offices in the March 3rd primary election. >> More
Dust Bowl donates to senior center, museumSubmitted to The Dust Bowl Bar and Grill recently presented a donation to the Dalhart Senior Center. Funds were raised during the Dust Bowl’s first anniversary celebration in November. >> More
Two car fires reported within one weekBy Nixie Sanderson Two vehicle fires have been reported in the last week in Dalhart.
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TDCJ facility among those to receive COVID-19 vaccinesBy Nixie Sanderson 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. >> More
Vehicle fire on Christmas EveBy Nixie Sanderson 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. >> More |