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Dalhart’s Sarah McDaniel graduates Summa Cum LaudeDalhart’s Sarah McDaniel graduates Summa Cum LaudeSarah McDaniel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s School of Nursing December 17, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through the Second Degree-Accelerated Nursing program. After receiving a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University in May 2021, Sarah was accepted to the TTUHSC-SON program from January 2022 to December 2022 in Austin, Texas. Sarah plans to work in an Austin-area hospital in the Intensive Care Unit. >> More
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in DecemberState sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on January 3 said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than in December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. >> More
Unique Christmas decorationUnique Christmas decorationA reader alerted the Dalhart Texan to this interesting Christmas lighting decoration. The star is 48-feet tall and is was located at the house of Josh and Chance Carritt. >> More
Jennifer Yaws, FNP-C, joined Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic January 4Jennifer Yaws, FNP-C, joined Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic January 4DALHART, TEXAS – Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District (DHCHD) is pleased to announce Jennifer Yaws, Family Nurse Practitioner, will be joining Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic’s team of medical providers. >> More
Step Up and Scale Down course begins Jan. 11 in LubbockStep Up and Scale Down course begins Jan. 11 in LubbockBy Kay Ledbetter The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Lubbock County will offer the 12- week series, Step Up and Scale Down, beginning Jan. 11. >> More
Dalhart loses two firefighters in tragic accidentDalhart loses two firefighters in tragic accidentBy Bill Kelly The Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department lost two of its own a few days ago during a collision between their vehicle and a truck tractor towing a semi-trailer. Fire Chief Curtis Brown and fireman Brendan Torres, were pronounced deceased on the evening of Tuesday October 4 following the vehicle accident on Highway 54 between Dalhart and Stratford. >> More
Dalhart turns to prayer during rough weekendDalhart turns to prayer during rough weekendDalhart High students, along with many others from the community and surrounding area, came together to support each other and the family of Yahir Cancino, a Dalhart sophomore who passed away late Friday evening, September 2 after a head injury during a JV football game against Sundown in Dimmitt on September 1. A prayer vigil was held at Memorial Stadium Friday evening before Cancino passed away, and then a candlelight vigil was held in Cancino’s honor on Sunday September 4, also at Memorial Stadium. >> More
There’s an app for thatThere’s an app for thatBy Bill Kelly The Dalhart Independent School District (DISD) hired a new technology director over the summer, Robert Sullivan. Sullivan and the technology staff at the DISD Central Office has spent the fall making a number of improvements to the district’s technology and to its network. >> More
United Way donates $28,000 to local organizationsUnited Way donates $28,000 to local organizationsBy Bill Kelly The local United Way organization presented donation checks to seven different local organizations on Tuesday December 27 at the offices of Frontier Fuel. The combined total that was raised and donated this year was $28,000. Dee Brown, Sheila Yee, Chad Miller, Heidi Guffey and Jackie Otts were on hand to present the donations. >> More
Inside Dalhart Chamber of Commerce appoints Kristy Detwiler as presidentInside Dalhart Chamber of Commerce appoints Kristy Detwiler as presidentThe Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of a new president for the organization, Kristy Detwiler. >> More
“Watch for it”“Watch for it”By Bill Kelly The Dalhart Independent School District (DISD) hired a new technology director over the summer, Robert Sullivan. Sullivan and the technology staff at the DISD Central Office has spent the fall making a number of improvements to the district’s technology and to its network. One of those improvements will be the premier of a completely new website on January 1, 2023. >> More
Xcel Energy upgrades ensure continued reliabilityXcel Energy upgrades ensure continued reliabilityAMARILLO, Texas – Electricity customers in the Texas Panhandle have been largely spared from grid reliability issues experienced in other parts of the state, and Xcel Energy’s ongoing investments in the electric distribution network are key factors in ensuring the region’s grid is reliable for years to come. >> More
Apollo MedFlight launches new air ambulance base in DalhartApollo MedFlight launches new air ambulance base in DalhartAMARILLO, TX -- Apollo MedFlight, the leading air ambulance service in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, has launched a new air ambulance base in Dalhart increasing rapid response emergency transport services to residents throughout the region. >> More
Xcel Energy’s regional grid ready for cold weatherXcel Energy’s regional grid ready for cold weatherAMARILLO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2022) – Xcel Energy is prepared for this week’s cold weather in Texas and New Mexico and is reminding customers of ways they can maintain a high level of comfort, save money and stay informed in the event of a power outage. >> More
DHCHD congratulates first RNEC graduating classDHCHD congratulates first RNEC graduating classDALHART, TEXAS – Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District is pleased to announce the graduation of the first Rural Nursing Education Consortium cohort. >> More
Dalhart Junior High shows Christmas spiritDalhart Junior High shows Christmas spiritDalhart Junior High held a contest for both classrooms and hallways to see which one could be decorated the best for Christmas. Parents, students and community members were able to go through the junior high during an open house on Thursday December 15 and vote on the best door and best hallway. More photos are on page 10, and there will be more photos on page 10 of the December 27 edition of the Dalhart Texan. >> More
Santa Claus visits First State BankSanta Claus visits First State BankFirst State Bank hosted its annual Christmas Open House on Wednesday December 7. Santa Claus visited the bank that afternoon as well. >> More
Dalhart Youth Basketball logo contest winnerDalhart Youth Basketball logo contest winnerDalhart High art students in Coach Chris Bird’s art classes had a chance to participate in a contest to design a new logo that will be used on the jerseys for the Dalhart Youth Basketball league teams. Freshman Lismary Gonzalez (center) was the winner of the contest and was awarded $200 for her design. >> More
A family’s heritageA family’s heritageBy Jonna Bridgman Almost everyone knows the story of the XIT Ranch and helps celebrate it the first weekend of August. Now, you will learn the rest of the story. >> More
Thanksgiving coloring page winnersThanksgiving coloring page winners
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