By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown was recently recognized for excellence and named Firefighter of the Year by the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas, making history within the association and for the Dalhart Fire Department.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy all things nature locally is by visiting the secluded and picturesque hiking trails located along Rita Blanca Lake. 

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

American will celebrate Independence Day this weekend, and festivities are scheduled for both Sunday and Monday in Dalhart, with a fireworks display, children’s bike parade, food and prizes lined up for the holiday weekend.

By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council met Tuesday night, June 28 for a regular meeting.Curtis Brown, Dalhart’s Fire Chief, 
was honored recently as the 2016 State Firefighter of the Year. He was given a standing ovation by council members and those attending the meeting. He showed the group the large plaque he was awarded.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart firefighters responded to a call of a semi-truck hauling hay bales on fire on Highway 385 north of Hilmar Cheese Company at approximately 10 a.m. Tuedsay morning.

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As Texans from around the state make plans of picnics with family and friends, parades through town squares and fireworks displays after dark, Texas A&M Forest Service urges caution with outdoor activities such as grilling, campfires and fireworks.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department and city officials remind the community that fireworks in the city limits
of Dalhart will not be allowed this Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks in the Rita Blanca Lake vicinity, other than the professional display scheduled for Sunday, July 3, are also prohibited.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Texas and Oklahoma panhandles have seen their share of hail storms this spring, and homeowners across The region have been dealing with the damage. Roof damage has been widespread, and repairs have begun.

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Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown was named the 2016 State Firefighter of the Year Saturday at the state fire
convention held in McAllen, Texas.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

The 2016 XIT Rodeo and Reunion queen candidates were out for plaster day Friday, distributing posters for this year’s event to businesses throughout Dalhart.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

A three-vehicle crash in Hartley County Wednesday morning resulted in one death and three injuries.

According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Kurtis Richardson, 30, of Fort Worth, was driving a 2016 Dodge Ram north on Highway 385 south of Channing. Richardson reportedly failed to control his speed and collided into a 2006 Honda Pilot minivan, which was stopped at the construction zone. The minivan then collided into a 2005 Ford Mustang, which was stopped at the construction zone as well.

By IVT HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

“I want to do something big with my life. I want to pass on the legacy of honor as so many men in my family have in the past. I want to surround myself with successful people from whom I can learn. I want to learn how to be a good leader by surrounding myself with examples of fine leadership.”

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Joie-Katherine Read participates in the tumbling class offered through Frank Phillips College Community Connect summer camps.

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By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart Independent School District’s 2016-2017 budget was the subject of a public hearing Tuesday evening. The hearing was held as part of the board of education’s regular meeting.At a previous board meeting, a summary of the budget was presented by district administration.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Great Steak Cook-Off Saturday in conjunction with the XIT Ranch Rodeo.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

A small grease fire caused the Red Baron Restaurant in Dalhart to close for a few hours yesterday morning.

According to manager Rudy Rivera, the fire occurred while cooking breakfast.

“This one had a little too much fat content, and it caught fire,” he said.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

One person has died following a tractor-trailer collision on Highway 54 in Hartley County early Friday morning.

According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), two tractor-trailers collided approximately 30 miles south of Dalhart at approximately 3:30 a.m.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Singleton Ranch was the overall winner of the Second Annual XIT Ranch Rodeo Saturday night in Dalhart.

The Singleton Ranches are located in California and New Mexico. This year’s team included Grant Mitchell, Jeff Bilberry, Gregg Gudgell, Jacob Gudgell, Wesley Gudgell and Brad Shadle, of Lamy, N.M.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

District officials have named Claudia Montoya as Dalhart Elementary School’s newest principal, filling the position left vacant by Wade Ritchey who resigned in April.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Unclaimed bicycles are still being held at the Dalhart Police Department, and will soon be available for purchase, through a collaboration effort with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 69, Inc. in Dalhart.