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Dallam County commissioners extend burn banBy ZELDA BETH LANG The Dallam County Commissioners met in a special meeting Monday morning to consider a burn ban. A burn ban is currently in place for both Dallam and Hartley Counties, taking effect Wednesday of last week. The commissioners voted to extend the ban until March 14, which is also the irregular meeting date. Judge Wes Ritchey they would discuss this again at that meeting. >> More
Dallam County commissioners extend burn banBy ZELDA BETH LANG The Dallam County Commissioners met in a special meeting Monday morning to consider a burn ban. A burn ban is currently in place for both Dallam and Hartley Counties, taking effect Wednesday of last week. The commissioners voted to extend the ban until March 14, which is also the irregular meeting date. Judge Wes Ritchey they would discuss this again at that meeting. >> More
Last day to declare candidacy for city, school boardToday, February 19, is the last day a candidate for the Dalhart Independent School District (DISD) Board of Education or the Dalhart City Council may declare their candidacy for election... >> More
Burn ban in Dallam, Hartley Counties
A burn ban has been put into place for both Dallam and Hartley County as the panhandle region continues to experience critical fire weather. Low humidity and high winds... >> More
Fate of cotton seed oil designation still undecided
Many in the cotton industry have voiced have declared they will continue to seek a designation for cottonseed oil as an “other oil” under the 2014 Farm Bill, despite an announcement by Secretary... >> More
Winkelman’s celebrates 35 years of service in the northwest panhandle
Winkelman’s Heating and Air Conditioning Company has been proudly serving customers’ HVAC needs since July 1981. With one location in Dumas... >> More
Sunflowers offer producers an alternative crop in panhandle
Sunflower production has been steadily increasing across the panhandle region, with high oleic oilseed production being the most common type of seed planted. Sunflowers are also a sturdy plant, with the ability to withstand temperatures as low as 28 degrees for up two hours. Information about sunflower production for the panhandle region was presented at a meeting in Texline >> More
Early voting begins today for primariesBy ZELDA BETH LANG Early voting for the March 1 republican and democratic elections opens today in both Dallam and Hartley Counties. >> More
Budget approved for little league field repairsBy ZELDA BETH LANG The Dalhart City Council at their regular meeting on Tuesday night, February 9, approved a request by City Manager James Stroud for a budget amendment of $35,000... >> More
Donald and Cheri De Jong win 2016 Top Producer of the Year
SPECIAL TO Donald and Cheri De Jong of Hartley, Texas, received the 2016 Top Producer of the Year award in front of more than 700 of their peers in Chicago, Ill., in late January. Sponsored by Bayer CropScience and Case IH, the Top Producer of the Year contest, in its 17th year, represents the best in the business of farming. >> More
Where there’s smoke...
By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH Wednesday was a full day for the Dalhart VolunteerFirefighters, as a total of five fires were reported throughoutthe day, burning a total of approximately 4,100 acres. >> More
Denver and Seventh Street intersection closed downtown for road repairsBy IVY HOLLINGSWORTH Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) crewswere out in full force earlier this week at the intersectionof Denver and Seventh Street. Drivers experienced roadclosures and lane closures during the construction. >> More
Commissioners close alley, seek bidsBy ZELDA BETH LANG Both the Dallam and HartleyCommissioners Courts met on Mondaymorning, February 8. >> More
Schools lock down after gun shot reportBy NIXIE SANDERSON Two Dalhart schools were placedon lockdown after a report of a shotfired Tuesday morning. >> More
Crazy, Beautiful comes to La Rita TheatreBy IVY HOLLINGSWORTH La Rita Theatre presents “Beautiful,Crazy,” Friday, February 19 andSaturday, February 20 at 7 p.m. andSunday February 21st at 2 p.m. Theplay, directed by Tammy Schniederjan,is set in a psychiatric ward where “Jim”makes an attempt to woo “Alicia” bytelling her that he is a director and canget her the lead role in an upcomingplay. >> More
5K run to benefit local band directorBy IVY HOLLINGSWORTH Run For A Cause is hosting a5K and one-mile walk/run event tobenefit Dalhart High School banddirector Jim Paslay. >> More
Damage to school not structural
By IVY HOLLINGSWORTH Friday, January 22, Dalhart ElementarySchool was damaged after Brandon Downingreportedly drove a pickup through thebuilding. >> More
TPP deal expected to benefit beef industryBy NIXIE SANDERSON The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement was signed February4 in Auckland after more than five years of negotiations. The twelvenations now have two years to either ratify or reject the partnership. >> More
Senior Center shows appreciationBy IVY HOLLINGSWORTH Dalhart Senior Center hosteda dinner Saturday evening to showappreciation for supporters of thecenter. Prime Rib, salad, bakedpotatoes, green beens, and cheesecakewere served to guests of honor,including volunteers and members ofvarious organizations and businesseswho have helped raise funds for thecenter. >> More
St. Anthony’s celebrates national Catholic Schools WeekBy IVY HOLLINGSWORTH| St. Anthony School celebrated NationalCatholic Schools Week with a week full of funand meaningful activities. >> More |
