By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

The DISD Board met on Thursday night in a special meeting.

There were two agenda items before the closed session, which had several items. As the DISD Office is closed on Friday, information on these items was not available as of press time Monday, but is expected to be available later this week.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1500 Block of Trinidad Monday just after noon.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles have seen their share of hailstorms this Spring, and homeowners across the region have been dealing with the damage.

Roof damage has been widespread, and repairs have begun.

Despite the damage within city limits, Dallam and Hartley County AgriLife Extension Agent Mike Bragg said the damage to fields in the county have been minimal.

“The wheat (has faired) surprisingly pretty good. We haven’t had as much hail damage as one may expect,” he said.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart High School students and staff gathered Wednesday, May 25 to show support for beloved DHS math teacher Rita Barrow.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart honored those who served in the armed forces Monday morning in a ceremony held at the Memorial Park Cemetery.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart Police Department is quickly running out of room housing abandoned bicycles, and employees are urging residents to claim what belongs to them.

By NIXE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

This year’s fiesta is scheduled for June 5 at Rita Blanca Coliseum from 11:30 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Everyone is invited, the proceeds benefit upcoming projects at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

As in previous years, St. Anthony’s children are raising funds, and there are three candidates for queen and three for king this year.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart High School’s current events team, coached by David Hutchison, took second place at the University Interscholastic League state meet in Austin. Pictured are Gilberto Barrios (L), who placed 11th individually, Dalia Guerrero (LC), who placed second individually, Brittani Swagar (RC) and Justin Bell (R), who tied for ninth place individually.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Despite the rain and wind, Dalhart High School celebrated graduation Friday night at the football stadium. More than 100 students received their diplomas in the ceremony.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Voters cast their ballot in the statewide primary run-off election Tuesday.

Results were available from the Office ofthe Secretary of State.On the Republican ballot, voters had the opportunity to decide between Gary Gates and Wayne Christian for railroad commission. State-wide, Christian received 192,599 votes (50.99 percent), and Gates received 185,887 votes (49.11 percent).

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By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

The Dalhart City Council met on Tuesday evening, May 24. There were only two agenda items.

A public hearing was held on Resolution 2016-08 to determine conditions described as unsafe and dangerous on property located at 104 Maple. A review of the condition of the property and pictures were shown to the council by Laura Mize, with the code enforcement department.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

All fifth grade students at Dalhart Intermediate School celebrated the end of the school year and the end of their time at DIS by leaving a painted handprint on a wall in the Lego Gym. Pictured leaving their mark are Mason Palmer, Reese Wieck, Jasmine Quiroz, Evangelene Lucas, Eric Ruiz and Colton Bruce.

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By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

Both the Dallam and Hartley County Commissioners’ Courts met at 10 a.m. Monday in a special meeting in Dalhart.

There were two agenda items. The first one was the consideration of hiring a 4-H Extension Agent. Brandon Dukes, District 1, District Extension Administrator of Amarillo, made the presentation on hiring Bailey Wright. Wright is a lifetime 4-H member in Lubbock. She is knowledgeable about 4-Hand the program. Dallam County Judge Wes Ritchey told the commissioners she would bring a lot to the county.

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Dalhart High School’s Golden Wolf Band, directed by Jim and Nicole Paslay, presented the annual spring concert Thursday night in the high school auditorium. Following the concert, band students were recognized and presented with awards for their achievements during the 2015-16 year.

Charlie Rowell, Josef Baumert and Desiree Simmons were awarded the Golden Wolf Drum Major Awards in recognition of their service to the Golden Wolf Band during the the 2014-2015 year.

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By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Dalhart’spolice chief reportedly resigned Friday.

According to Dalhart City Manager James Stroud, chief Gary Sinclair gave a verbal resignation Friday and then retracted it.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Three area high schools celebrated graduation Friday night. Channing, Hartley and Texline schools recognized the achievements of the Class of 2016, awarding diplomas to nine in Channing, 10 in Hartley and seven in Texline. Top, The Hartley High School graduates gathered together after their graduation ceremony while awaiting family in the reception area.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Severe weather rumbled through the region Monday evening, with six tornadoes reported in the Northwest Texas panhandle and Oklahoma panhandle, according to information from the National Weather Service in Amarillo. Two of those reports were in Dallam County.

By ZELDA BETH LANG
THE DALHART TEXAN

Newly elected Dalhart Independent School District Board of Education members Colette Moorhouse and Joni Atha took the oath of office during Tuesday evening’s board meeting.

By NIXIE SANDERSON
THE DALHART TEXAN

Commencement exercises are tonight for three of the Dallam and Hartley County high schools. Channing, Hartley and Texline High Schools will hold graduation tonight at 7 p.m. Dalhart High School will hold graduation in one week, May 27, at 7 p.m.

By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH
THE DALHART TEXAN

Twisted Elms Golf Club and Twisted Sports Bar & Grill hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand re-opening Friday evening.