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Dalhart Cotton Gin Began Operation Today; New Era For The Dalhart CountryDalhart Cotton Gin Began Operation Today; New Era For The Dalhart CountryThe Northwestern Cotton Company with gins at Wyona, Nowata, Tyrone, Guymon, and Texhoma, Oklahoma, and at Dalhart, Stratford and Amarillo, Texas, with W.L. Williams, secretary/ treasurer, and A.W. Son, local manager, steamed up this morning for the first bale of cotton in Dalhart. >> More
Manuel Cruz was honored for five years of serviceManuel Cruz was honored for five years of serviceManuel Cruz (right) was honored for five years of service to the city by Mayor James Stroud (left) at the Oct. 28 Dalhart City Council meeting. Cruz is the Streets and Sanitation Supervisor for Dalhart. >> More
Dalhart Fire Chief Mario Garcia was recognized for one year of serviceDalhart Fire Chief Mario Garcia was recognized for one year of serviceDalhart Fire Chief Mario Garcia (right) was recognized for one year of service by Mayor James Stroud (left) at the Dalhart City Council meeting Oct. 28. Garcia is the first paid Fire Chief on the city payroll; prior to him, all fire department personnel were volunteer. >> More
Livingston announces resignation from EDCLivingston announces resignation from EDCIs Dalhart City Hall an incubator for Oklahoma city managers? Joe Livingston, EDC director for the city, has announced that he will be leaving at the end of November to lead the local government at Pauls Valley, OK. He began his position running the Economic Development Corporation in November 2022, and has thoroughly enjoyed his time in Dalhart. >> More
Luke Daniels wins scholarship while attending vet schoolLuke Daniels wins scholarship while attending vet schoolDalhart native Luke Daniels continues to make his father proud. The son of Dr. C. Scanlon Daniels, who owns the local Circle H Headquarters veterinary practice, was awarded one of two prestigious 2024 Ostgaar- Breiner Memorial Scholarships on Oct. 25 during the 2024 American Hereford Association Annual Meeting and Conference in Kansas City, MO. >> More
Thursday evening’s Trunk or TreatUnder her spell - This enchanting witch and her adorable dragon, Marisol (left) and Joaquin Ramos, enjoyed a quiet moment on the lawn of the Dallam-Hartley County Library during Thursday evening’s Trunk or Treat, sponsored by the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce. >> More
Rosanne Gomez wins twice in Pigskin PicksRosanne Gomez wins twice in Pigskin PicksRosanne Gomez (back right) is the winner of two Pigskin Picks prizes, for Weeks 7 and 2. She won $25 Dalhart Dollars for each contest from the sponsor, the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce, which also organized and sponsored Trick or Treat on Dalhart Avenue this week. >> More
Make your voice heard TuesdayMake your voice heard TuesdayTuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day and the Dalhart Texan team encourages every registered voter to cast a ballot if you haven’t already! >> More
Administrative Assistant for the Dalhart Police Department, was recognized for 30 years of serviceAdministrative Assistant for the Dalhart Police Department,was recognized for 30 years of serviceJosie Chavira (right), Administrative Assistant for the Dalhart Police Department, was recognized for 30 years of service by Dalhart Mayor James Stroud (left) and the Dalhart City Council at their meeting Monday night. >> More
STRIPE STRESSSTRIPE STRESS – Noelia Lozano, a seventh-grader at Dalhart Junior High School, showed her creativity (and bravery)) Saturday afternoon by dressing as Camilla Cream from “A Bad Case of Stripes,” one of her favorite childhood books, for the community-wide Halloween Carnival. The event was hosted by the Dalhart Interact Club and held at the Lake Rita Blanca Coliseum. >> More
Warmth of Grace to hand out coats FridayWarmth of Grace to hand out coats FridayTemperatures are dropping, and it’s nearly time to haul out the heavy winter coats. Tomorrow and Friday, volunteers for Warmth of Grace are going to be hauling many heavy winter coats as they sort, organize and display the donations from the annual coat drive for the upcoming distribution happening Friday. >> More
A smooth transition in the City Secretary’s officeA smooth transition in the City Secretary’s officeThe City of Dalhart welcomed a new City Secretary about six weeks ago, but Cheyanne Robertson has been racing at too much of a full gallop to spare a second for an interview until now. Her first day on the job – one she says she loves – was September 16, 2024. She came on board just three weeks after J. J. Oznick began his position as Dalhart’s new City Manager on Aug. 26. >> More
Adults can take action to prevent bullyingAdults can take action to prevent bullyingMillions of children wake up every day in fear of harassment. Bullying is an epidemic that can result in humiliation, poor grades, low spirits, and even suicide. In years past, bullying may have ended after kids left the classroom or school grounds, but technology has enabled bullying to follow children home through their devices. >> More
Four bring home 4-H Gold Star AwardsFour bring home 4-H Gold Star AwardsFour area youth earned the highest achievement accolade given by the Texas 4-H Development Program Monday night, Oct. 21, bringing home the Gold Star Award from a ceremony held at West Texas A&M University. Brandis Beaver, Elli Bezner and Samuel Taylor, representing Dallam County, and Quin Moore, of Hartley County, attained the top honors through their work in at least three different 4-H projects. >> More
State BoundState BoundThe Texline Lady Tornados won the Regional team championship in cross country for Class 1A in Lubbock on October 22 and will compete at the State Meet on Saturday, November 2. This regional win is the first one in memory, said Texline High School Athletic Director Ross Perschbacher. Left to right are Jada Clay, Raley Valdez, Amarissah Johnson, Haiden Luther, Faith Sneller, Coach Dawson Nicholson and Averi Davidson. Not pictured is Christy Young. Bill Kelly | Dalhart Texan >> More
Ritter sweeps Pigskin Picks Week 6Ritter sweeps Pigskin Picks Week 6There’s a new name at the top of Pigskin Picks for Week 6, with Bobby Ritter being the only player to select all 10 winning teams! He took home the prize of $25 Dalhart Dollars from sponsor Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce. Dalhart Dollars can be spent in a number of local retail outlets. >> More
Frische selected as October’s Teacher of the MonthFrische selected as October’s Teacher of the MonthTammie Frische has been chosed as October’s Teacher of the Month for Dalhart Elementary School announced campus principal Dr. Elaine Dyer at the Oct. 15 school board meeting.
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Voting started Monday, continues to Election DayVoting started Monday, continues to Election DayEarly voting began Monday across the country and continues through November 1, with Election Day November 4. In Dallam County there are no contested local races or issues on the ballot as these were all decided in primary races held last May. Hartley County voters will decide in a special election whether to allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages, including mixed drinks, as Dallam County voters did last year. At the same time, Hartley Independent School District voters will select four trustees from a slate of five candidates. >> More
Farmers Will Find a Good Market for Their Cream Close To HomeFarmers Will Find a Good Market for Their Cream Close To HomeThe Texan hopes to announce next week that Dalhart is at last to have a real creamery. It looks very much that way now, but that one-ina- thousand thing may happen to block it. >> More
I Survived author to speak at Brick Street MondayI Survived author to speak at Brick Street MondayA celebrity will be in the house at Brick Street Community Center Monday evening, thanks to Dallam-Hartley County Library Director Kinsey Nicholson. >> More |