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City council approves EDC funds for hospital, parkBy Nixie Sanderson Representatives of the Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District and Healthcare Foundation presented the Dalhart City Council with a request for Economic Development Council (EDC) funding to be used as a grant match for a 3D mammography machine.
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Semi-truck collision closes Highway 54 for three hoursBy Nixie Sanderson Two semi-trucks collided late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 54 east of Dalhart.
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Counties enter coverage agreement with RICO AviationBy Nixie Sanderson The Dallam and Hartley County Commissioners have agreed to accept a proposal from RICO Aviation that would provide air ambulance service to all residents of both counties with no out-of-pocket costs, regardless of insurance status. >> More
Individual dies after collision with semiBy Nixie Sanderson An individual has died following an incident with a semi-truck last week west of Dalhart. >> More
Early voting begins today for General ElectionBy Nixie Sanderson Early voting begins October 13 for the upcoming general election. Both the Dallam and Hartley County Clerks have released the sample ballots for each district in their respective counties.
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Raising awareness
By Nixie Sanderson The purple silhouettes are posted in front of Dalhart City Hall this month in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Fundraiser aims to #Save Our ChildrenBy Nixie Sanderson National reports of children saved from human trafficking have spurred the topic into discussion, particularly on social media, where stories of these rescues have been widely shared. >> More
Local sales tax allocations up, despite state-wide decreaseBy Nixie Sanderson Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced that his office will distribute $751 million in monthly sales tax allocations for October. The total amount of $751.5 million is based on sales made in August and is down 2.8 percent from the October 2019 allocation.
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COVID-19 cases up across bi-county areaHartley County face mask waiver rescinded with more than 20 cases By Nixie Sanderson The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Dallam and Hartley County area has been on the rise recently, with a total of 69 cases reported between the two counties on Wednesday afternoon.
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Governor announces changes to mailin ballot drop-offBy Nixie Sanderson Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday for ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of mail-in ballots for the November 3 general election.
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Road repairs scheduled for Seventh Street beginning next week
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will make repairs on Seventh Street in downtown Dalhart starting the week of October 12. >> More
Sheriff warns Dallam County residents of phone scamBy Nixie Sanderson A caller claiming to be an officer with the Dallam County Sheriff’s Office has reportedly contacted several county residents demanding payment for outstanding warrants and threatening to arrest individuals if they do not send money.
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Scouts recognize Peeples for community supportSPECIAL TO The Dalhart Friends of Scouting had intended to honor Jay Peeples for his community support, however, due to the circumstances surrounding Covid, they were unable to hold their luncheon event. However, they would still like to recognize Jay for all that he does to help make Dalhart great.
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Counterfeit currency recovered at local bankBy Nixie Sanderson A fake $100 bill was found in a deposit Monday at Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan. Bank President Rodney White said the bill was circulated at a local restaurant and discovered by bank employees when the owner the restaurant made a deposit Monday.
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Dallam County approves fiscal year-end budget itemsBy Nixie Sanderson The Dallam County Commissioners finished the fiscal year with a special meeting for budget amendments Monday morning.
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King and Queen crowned
By Nixie Sanderson The 2020 Dalhart High School Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Friday night before the Golden Wolves football team took the field to host the Borger Bulldogs. R.J. Pedraza and Lizbeth Marquez were crowned during the coronation ceremony. >> More
Dalhart officers apprehend fugitive from Fort Worth following traffic stopBy Nixie Sanderson Dalhart Police Officers apprehended a man wanted on two felony warrants following a traffic stop Thursday evening.
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One death, six injured in Friday collision at Highway 87 and FM 281
Brittni Turner A collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 87 and FM 281 resulted in one death and several injuries. >> More
Nursing home announces delays in visitationBy Nixie Sanderson Governor Greg Abbott announced earlier this month new guidelines for allowing some visitation in nursing homes and similar facilities as of September 24. >> More
There’s no place like home
Bill Kelly Senior members of the Dalhart High Student Council began a new tradition by lighting letters wrapped in burlap at the end of the homecoming pep rally Wednesday evening. >> More |
