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THE DALHART TEXAN

The lights at Dalhart High School’s Memorial Stadium are on each evening as a symbol of hope and assurance that the students and community are on the hearts and minds of the district while schools are closed in response to COVID-19.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

COVID-19 was addressed at the Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District’s board meeting Thursday evening, including protocols for the safety of patients and staff, as well as plans to accommodate a potential influx of patients. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Two people were arrested Friday evening following an investigation into a gathering of a large group of people in the500 block of Liberal. 

Rhonda Butters
The Dalhart Texan

Local elections are still scheduled for May 2, and the Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department has distributed signs for the upcoming bond election, and one fire truck is on display near Dalhart Elementary School on Texas Boulevard. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Independent School District superintendent Dr. Joe Alcorta was granted emergency authorities for
the district in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic. .

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

All late penalties have been waived and disconnections have been postponed following action by the Dalhart City Council at their Tuesday meeting. 

THE DALHART TEXAN

Out of concern for our loyal readers and staff, The Dalhart Texan will be closing the front office to the public effective Monday, March 23.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

City and county leaders urged calm Thursday afternoon following the governor’s executive orders in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued four executive orders in response to COVID- 19 (Coronavirus) Thursday. 

Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Finders Keepers Thrift Store on Monday morning.

Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Local schools and events have been canceled in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include canceling or postponing events in which 50 or more people may attend. As a result, events across the nation have been suspended, and several local events have been affected as well.

Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Area Child Care Center director Melinda Moreno checks the temperature of Stratton Kvanvig, age three, while his mother, Macey Kvanvig, watches.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Greg Sagan announced Friday that he is withdrawing from the District 13 Congressional race. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dallam County has received a new asset in law enforcement at the sheriff’s office.

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency for all Texas counties Friday afternoon in response to COVID- 19 (Coronavirus). 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Teams took to the court Sunday afternoon in the second annual DCA Dodgeball Tournament. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam Hartley Counties Healthcare Foundation has been awarded a challenge grant from the Mary E. Bivins Foundation. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council voted to rescind the action item from their October 22, 2019, meeting accepting a gift from Gene and Louise Rahll for a recreation center. 

By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

Three tests for Coronavirus returned negative last week for a patient at Coon Memorial Hospital. 

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By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN

A total of 153 families were served by CareNet Pregnancy Center of Dalhart last year.