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Holiday travel discouraged as COVID-19 cases rise
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Fewer American are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this week, according to estimates from AAA, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging everyone to celebrate the holiday with only the people in their immediate household.
Comptroller announces sales tax allocations for November
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that $890.5 million in monthly sales tax revenue will be distributed to cities, counties and other districts this month. Thats down 4.8 percent from the November 2019 monthly allocations.
Rahlls announce $1.5 million scholarship endowment
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
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 in a press conference held Thursday.
Community asked to take two week pause in response to COVID-19
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Local residents are being asked to take a two-week pause to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. In a video shared by the Dalhart Office of Emergency Management, Dr. Natalie Hobdy encouraged everyone to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Seliger holds virtual town hall meeting for Hartley County residents
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
COVID-19 and the upcoming legislative session were topics of discussion as Senator Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) hosted a virtual town hall meeting for members of the Hartley County community Tuesday morning.
School board adresses recreation center, quarantine
District to move forward with recreation center at former football field
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
School administrators were directed to move forward with a project to build a recreation center on school property.
New partnership allows local residents full benefits of air ambulance service
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Residents of Dallam and Hartley Counties now have the ability to utilize air ambulance service through RICO Aviation with the fear of receiving a bill.
Elementary offers remote learning as quarantines increase
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Dalhart Elementary School students were given the option to participate in remote asynchronous learning this week as the number of students in quarantine continues to rise.
City council annexes 116 acres on east side
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Zoning and annexation ordinances dominated the Dalhart City Council’s meeting Tuesday evening, with the council moving forward on the annexation of just over 116 acres of land and holding public hearings on other rezoning ordinances.
Election results certified by county boards
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Both county commissioners’ courts have certified the results of the November 3 general elections. Action was taken in each commissioners’ meeting Monday morning.
As COVID-19 cases surge, local resources feel strain
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
As of Wednesday afternoon, the Dalhart Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reported 225 active cases of COVID-19 in Dallam and Hartley Counties, and the number of fatalities related to the virus had risen to 12 after two additional fatalities were reported in Dallam County on the Monday afternoon report card.
Rotary Club raising funds for parks grant match
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
The Dalhart Rotary Club is on a mission to raise $150,000 for a grant match that will provide parks improvement, including a splash pad, to the Rita Blanca Lake area.
Hospital district holds drive-thru health fair with vouchers for labs
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
The Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District held their annual health fair Friday morning. This year’s event was held in a drive-thru style at Legacy Assisted Living due to social distancing protocols in response to COVID-19.
No action in hospital board meeting, executive session
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
No action was taken following an executive session by the Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District board on Wednesday of last week.
Dalhart band rates superior at UIL contest
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
The Dalhart High School Golden Wolf Band competed at the UIL marching contest on Halloween at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo.
People’s Church prepares for Operation Christmas Child
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Local organizers of Operation Christmas Child are making preparations for the annual Dalhart drop off location, including preparing for social distancing in response to COVID-19.
With record vote, slow return in presidential election
Texas, local voters go red in
state, federal elections
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
A record number of voters cast their ballot in Tuesday’s general election.
Nursing home to allow limited visitation
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District has announced they have received authorization to proceed with limited visitation for residents of Coon Memorial Nursing Home and Legacy Assisted Living. Visitors have not been allowed inside these facilities since social distancing protocols were put in place in March in response to
COVID-19.
Trick or Treat
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THE DALHART TEXAN
Trick-or-treaters took over the downtown district of Dalhart on Saturday night on the hunt for Halloween candy. Local businesses lined the streets handing out sweet treats to costumed children and their parents. See page two for additional photos.
State has record turn-out in early voting
By Nixie Sanderson
THE DALHART TEXAN
Early voting ended Friday for today’s general election, and a record number of Texas voters have already cast their ballots.
According to information available from the Texas Secretary of State, a total of 8,745,565 early ballots were cast in-person by Texas voters by the end of the day Friday.
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