By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dallam and Hartley Bi-County JuniorLivestock Show is set to kick off tomorrow atthe Rita Blanca Coliseum.

Friends and family of Corky Cokeand Mike Wall gathered Monday tohonor them at a special retirementcelebration at Rita Blanca Electric.Coke (top) began his career withRita Blanca 39 years ago.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Texas has become one of severalstates to file a lawsuit against theEnvironmental Protection Agency(EPA) regarding the agency’s newozone standards rule.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

President Barak Obama outlined four measures to increase guncontrol across the nation in a live address Tuesday. The executiveorders have drawn the criticism of conservative lawmakers, who statethe measures would violate second amendment rights.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Aguillon family rang in thenew year with a new addition to theirfamily.

Baby girl Dailynn Brooke Aguillonarrived at 8:17 a.m. Friday morning,making her the first baby born at CoonMemorial Hospital in Dalhart this year.

By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

January 2016 is School Board Recognition Month. TheDalhart Independent School District joins other districtsacross the state as they honor the contributions of these locallyelected advocates for public education.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

A Hartley man was killed in acollision along US 385 early Friday morning.

According to reports from theTexas Department of Public Safety(DPS), Ambrosio Quevedo, age 53,was traveling in a 2005 ChevroletSilverado southeast on US 385.

Ivy Hollingsworth
The Dalhart Texan

Wells Fargo Bank in Dalhart donated a legendary stuffed horse to be raffled in December.The event marked the first time for a raffle.

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We’ve taken a look at some of the most notable stories of 2015 impacting the residents of Dallam and Hartley Counties.

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Every year, right before the clock strikes 12 on December 31, people far and wide make resolutions for the new year. There are some common themes from year to year, with certain resolutions topping the lists.

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Angels from JBS flew in with a ton of gifts for the 50 local CASA 69 children. The many packages brought screams of delight and Christmas wrapping flew everywhere as excited children opened all the presents employees of JBS sent them.