By ROBIN SCOTT

   Students from each class at Dalhart High School nominated their choices for 2010/11 Homecoming King and Queen.  In all, four girls and four boys were selected and received the greatest number of votes from each class.  Each class nominated one set of seniors as their candidates.

By ROBIN SCOTT

During the regular meeting of the Dalhart Impendent School Board held on Monday, August 30, a parent came forward to discuss bullying in school that has affected his children.  The parent, a father, stated that he was asking the school board for help to figure out a way to put a stop to the problem.  

I am wondering if the State of Texas would ever have a “same sex” marriage law like in California.

    Question:  I am wondering if the State of Texas would ever have a “same sex” marriage law like in California.  I think it’s called a civil union.  Could that ever happen in Texas?

By RODNEY WHITE

Sanford Fritch won the coin toss Friday night to start the first football game of the season, but that was the only thing they won as they deferred to the second half and gave Dalhart the first possession of the game.  Coach Young likes to start out on defense, but it didn’t take Fritch long to regret their decision.  The Wolves took the opening kickoff and Kaleb Grant returned the kick 90 yards for the first score of the game and after the extra point kick by Zinzan Puttick the Wolves led 7-0. 

By ROBIN SCOTT

    Patrons of United Supermarkets in Texas, that used their Red Hot Summer Rewards card or key tag when making purchases during June and July, had an opportunity to compete in a drawing for great prizes, including a 2010 Ford Mustang with free fuel for a year or a whopping money prize.

By NATHAN FRENCH

   A great night was enjoyed at the Amarillo Dilla Wish Reunion Night with the Amarillo Dillas facing off against the San Angelo Colts. Make-A-Wish volunteers, donors, and of course….the wish kids and their families took part in the game! The wish kids (”Dream Team“), that included one local Dalhart boy, took the field with the starting line-up and competed in games between innings.

By ROBIN SCOTT

The fire that broke out at Dalhart Consumers just after 7:00 p.m. on July 19 has left the owners with no alternative but to demolish and rebuild the entire facility.  The four-alarm fire left the tire shop located on the northwest side of the building completely destroyed and the remainder of the property damaged.
The gas station and tire shop of Dalhart Consumers was originally built in 1972, and the demolition of the property comes with mixed feelings for many.  The business, located on U.S. Highway 87, north just past the underpass, has been located in Dalhart since 1933. 

By ROBIN SCOTT

The Dallam-Hartley Counties Historical Association – XIT Museum proudly welcomes “Going Places,” an exhibition all about carriages and made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The exhibit is toured by Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA) and arrived at the XIT Museum on Wednesday.

By WARREN SLAUGHTER
Special to the Texan

    The Dalhart City Council held the first hearing on the tax rate for the coming fiscal year. The proposed tax rate is the same as it has been the past three years -- $0.333. No one from the public commented during this hearing and the council voted to close the hearing. The tax rate was not adopted at this time as another hearing must be held.

Pray and pay it forward

By ROBIN SCOTT

St. Mary Catholic Church in Texline held its centennial celebration and rite of confirmation on Saturday, August 21 at the church in Texline.  The rich 100 history of St. Mary Catholic Church is a testament to perseverance and determination.  The church is the furthest northwest point in the Diocese of Amarillo.

By ROBIN SCOTT

    Tuesday was an interesting weather day for the Dalhart and surrounding areas to say the least.  At 4:52 p.m. on the 23rd the temperature had soared to a sweltering 100 degrees and didn’t drop to 99 degrees until 5:22 p.m.  The excessive heat lasted until 8:15 p.m. when temperatures finally dropped below 80 degrees.

“Is there actually a law against being a peeping Tom?”

    I know that there is such a thing as a “peeping Tom,” but is there actually a law against being a peeping Tom?  Is it a crime for someone to look into someone’s windows, or is it some sort of a civil wrong?

By ROBIN SCOTT

Area school children made their way to local schools on Monday morning, August 23, signaling the official end to summer.  Teachers were back more than a week before the students getting classrooms ready and attending meetings.  Teachers are working hard to prepare students for a successful year.

By DINO CRUZ

    The Annual Dalhart Texan Football Contest is set to begin. The entry forms are printed in the Monday’s Edition of the Dalhart Texan. The deadline to receive entry forms is Friday at 5:00 p.m. They may be faxed to 806-244-2395 or mailed or also dropped off at the office located at 410 Denrock Avenue.

By ROBIN SCOTT

Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan provided a much-needed donation to the Lincoln Street Baptist Church’s summer youth feeding program. The program is made possible through the donations of many area businesses and individuals.  Bill Cunningham with DFS&L presented the check to Pastor Rusty Hancock of Lincoln Street Baptist Church last week.

By ROBIN SCOTT

    On Thursday, August 19, representatives with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission and the Texas Department of Rural Affairs were in Dalhart to award a grant to the city for upgrading water lines in the north side. 

By ROBIN SCOTT

The Second Annual banquet sponsored by the XIT Friends of NRA was held at the Rita Blanca Coliseum on Friday evening of August 14.  The NRA Foundation event was a fundraising tool for NRA Foundation supported programs.  The banquet was one of 11 held throughout West Texas.